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Which yardage should I choose for my sewing creations?

Just starting out in sewing and would like some advice on what yardage to choose? Follow ppmc's guide to find out what yardage you need for your designs. From tablecloths to skirts to shirts and many other fabric garments.
Here is the yardage needed for a 150cm wide fabric

In summary

                                                                                                

Metreage required for a 150 cm wide fabric Pants Dress skirt shirt Pyjama
2 ans 0,50 0,90 0,40 0,50 1,10
6 ans 0,70 1,20 0,50 0,70 1,30
10 ans 0,90 1,40 0,60 0,90 1,50
14 ans 1,10 1,50 0,70 1,30 1,80
Woman (38,40,42) 1,20 straight dress
1,50

loose dress
2,10
straight skirt
0,80

loose skirt
1,60
1,60 2,50
Men (env. 1,70m - T 40) 1,50     1,70 3,30
 

What size for a pair of pants ?

The yardage necessary for a fabric in 150cm of width for :
  • A child of 2 years: 0,50
  • A child of 6 years: 0,70
  • A child of 10 years: 0,90
  • A teenager of 14 years: 1,10
  • A woman (Sizes 38, 40, 42): 1,20
  • A man: 1,50.
For the realization of pants, we advise you to select a fabric in 100% cotton, the cotton veils are not advised because too transparent and the jersey fabrics can lend themselves to it when you wish to carry out a pyjama or a very fluid pants.
find the fabric that suits you

For a dress

Create a simple dress of varying length with a length of 150cm wide for :
  • A 2 years old child : 0,90
  • A 6 year old child : 1,20
  • A 10 year old child : 1,40
  • A teenager of 14 years old : 1,50
  • A woman (Size 38, 40, 42) : 1,50 for straight dresses and 2,10 for loose dresses
You can use all the different ranges of fabrics like the veil for the summer, the cotton all year long or the jersey which is very pleasant in dress.
You can find on the account of @todotoutdoux a realization of a dress in jersey fabric, perfect for spring and summer.

For a skirt

The Metrage necessary for a fabric in 150cm of width for :
  • A 2 years old child : 0,40
  • A 6 years old child : 0,50
  • A child of 10 years old : 0,60
  • A teenager of 14 years old : 0,70
  • A woman (Sizes 38, 40, 42): 0.80 for straight dresses and 1.60 for full dresses
On Instagram @Papapisqueetmamancoud discover every Wednesday sewing inspirations for your future creations.

For a shirt

The Metrage necessary for a fabric in 150cm of width for :
  • A 2 years old child : 0,50
  • A 6 years old child : 0,70
  • A child of 10 years old : 0,90
  • A teenager of 14 years old : 1,30
  • A woman (Sizes 38, 40, 42) : 1,60
  • A man : 1,70

For a pyjama

The Metrage necessary for a fabric in 150cm of width for :
  • A 2 years old child : 1,10
  • A 6 years old child : 1,30
  • A child of 10 years old : 1,50
  • A teenager of 14 years old : 1,80
  • A woman (Sizes 38, 40, 42) : 2,50
  • A man : 3,30