Originally Posted by
JanieH
.........I was just wondering - do you have a chart for this you could share? I buy patterns from all over and sometimes have to convert the measurements and it would be great to have this in a chart!
Not Really .... sorrym
JanieH!!
I usually just go with one meter is approx 40" and then do the math.
(in reality it is 39.3701" ... but whose counting!
)
Or you can look at it as one meter is a yard plus 3" inches approx.
More so, we see patterns in yards. I don't mind buying extra, so if it calls for 2 yards, I just buy 2 metres and have a safety factor built in!
We still have a lot of stores that will sell fabric in either metres or yards ... our choice!
It doesn't matter to me which ... just make sure that it is cut right and charged right.
Just took a quick look and here's one conversion chart I found.
I am sure there are lots more, if you google.
http://www.quilterscache.com/F/fabric_width.html
Here's another where you can fill in the blanks for yards to metres; metres to yards; and price conversions from yards to metres.
http://www.sewfancy.com/yardMeter.htm
Please note: I have not verified either of these, to ensure their accuracy.