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Fabric Calculator

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Calculates the total amount of fabric needed for a sewing or crafting project, considering dimensions and seam allowances.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Length of Fabric Needed (inches), Width of Fabric Needed (inches), Number of Fabric Layers, and Seam Allowance (inches) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Fabric Area with Seam Allowance (square inches) and Total Fabric Area Needed (square inches) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Pillow

Length of Fabric Needed (inches): 20 inches; Width of Fabric Needed (inches): 20 inches; Number of Fabric Layers: 2; Seam Allowance (inches): 0.5 inches

Total Fabric Area with Seam Allowance (square inches): 882 square inches; Total Fabric Area Needed (square inches): 800 square inches

Baby Blanket

Length of Fabric Needed (inches): 36 inches; Width of Fabric Needed (inches): 45 inches; Number of Fabric Layers: 1; Seam Allowance (inches): 1 inches

Total Fabric Area with Seam Allowance (square inches): 1,786 square inches; Total Fabric Area Needed (square inches): 1,620 square inches

Large Tablecloth

Length of Fabric Needed (inches): 120 inches; Width of Fabric Needed (inches): 60 inches; Number of Fabric Layers: 1; Seam Allowance (inches): 1 inches

Total Fabric Area with Seam Allowance (square inches): 7,564 square inches; Total Fabric Area Needed (square inches): 7,200 square inches

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