Fabric Yardage Calculator
Pick a garment, your fabric width and a quantity for a planning estimate.
≈ 1.5 yards total
1.50 yd per T-shirt · knit fabrics, short sleeve
Planning estimate for average adult sizes. Your pattern, size range, print matching and marker layout decide the real consumption — confirm with your pattern before you buy.
Find T-shirt fabric at this widthThe search carries the garment and the width. Pick the fabric first, then set the order quantity in the cart.
Quick reference at 58–60 in
| Garment | Yards per unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 yd | knit fabrics, short sleeve | |
| 2.00 yd | knit or woven | |
| 2.25 yd | button-down with sleeves | |
| 2.75 yd | fitted to A-line | |
| 4.00 yd | full length, more for volume | |
| 2.00 yd | knee length; add for pleats or flare | |
| 2.50 yd | full length | |
| 1.50 yd | mid-thigh | |
| 2.50 yd | fleece or french terry | |
| 3.00 yd | add about 1.5 yd for lining | |
| 4.50 yd | plus lining fabric |
Found your number? Sample yardage starts at 1 yard, and each item shows its own wholesale minimum in its price table.
Browse the catalogYardage FAQ
How much fabric do I need for a t-shirt?
About 1.5 yards of 58–60 in knit per adult t-shirt, or about 2 yards on 45 in fabric.
How much for a dress?
A knee-length dress takes about 2.75 yards at 58–60 in; a maxi takes 4 yards or more.
Does fabric width change how much I need?
Yes. Pattern pieces fit differently across the width: moving from 60 in to 45 in adds roughly a third to the length for most garments.
Are these numbers exact?
Planning estimate for average adult sizes. Your pattern, size range, print matching and marker layout decide the real consumption — confirm with your pattern before you buy.