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Peckish
07-13-2016 10:21 AM
Originally Posted by AZ Jane
(Post 7600724)
I was thinking a Civil War gown, 8 yards of fabric needed. I do not know how to make the conversion as it is 53" wide VS typical 42" wide quilting fabric. Who's good at math? I need 8 yards of 42" width normally.
Since you're making a garment, I think it's less about converting the math and more about how the pattern pieces fit on the fabric.
Normally the fabric requirements are printed on the back of the pattern envelope, with different amounts listed for different widths of fabric. But sometimes I've lost the envelope, or it doesn't have this info, or I decided to lengthen the sleeves, etc. So I simply take the pattern pieces to the fabric store with me and lay all the pattern pieces out on the fabric.
asabrinao
07-13-2016 11:04 AM
If you're using lawn for a quilt, could you strengthen it up with some lightweight interfacing?
pennycandy
07-13-2016 07:56 PM
AZ Jane you may find that there may be very little difference in the amount needed. This is assuming that the dress has a very full skirt and/ or the front and back are full length from neckline to ankle length.
Jane Quilter
07-13-2016 09:47 PM
It may be thin, but it is high quality fabric. i would give it a try.
