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How Much Fabric Do You Need?
Calculate fabric yardage for curtains, upholstery, clothing, and quilts. Account for pattern repeats and seam allowances.
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Indian Garments
Kurti: 2-2.5m। Salwar: 2-2.5m। Dupatta: 2.5m। Saree: 5-6m (5.5m standard)। Mens shirt: 1.5-2m। Pant: 1.2-1.5m। Suit length (3-piece): 4-5m। India fabric: sold in meters (not yards)।
Market
Cloth markets: Chandni Chowk (Delhi), Mangaldas (Mumbai), Chickpet (Bangalore), T Nagar (Chennai)। 30-50% cheaper than retail shops।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
The most expensive sewing mistake: buying one yard too little of a fabric that gets discontinued. Fabric stores cannot reorder from the same dye lot, and colors vary between batches. Always buy 10-15% more than calculated. Leftover fabric makes great throw pillows, tote bags, or test pieces for technique practice.
Frequently asked questions
Saree?▾
5.5m standard। Banarasi/heavy: may be 6m।
Best cloth market?▾
Chandni Chowk (Delhi), Mangaldas (Mumbai)। 30-50% cheaper than retail।
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