Fabric Measurements & Yardage Guide
Patterns don’t always list fabric requirements using the same measurements, so we’ve put together a handy conversion chart to make planning your next project a little easier.
Using yards as a starting point, this guide shows the equivalent measurements in decimal yards, inches and centimetres to help you determine how much fabric you may need.
A note about ordering: Fabric at Sew Curated is sold by the 1/4 yard. If your pattern calls for a measurement that falls between available increments, be sure to round up to the next 1/4 yard to ensure you have enough fabric for your project. Fabric is cut in one continuous piece from the bolt.
Need an exact measurement? Feel free to reach out about a custom listing, and we'll do our best to accommodate your fabric requirements.
| Yards (Fraction) |
Yards (Decimal) |
Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 0.125 | 4 1/2 | 11.4 |
| 1/6 | 0.17 | 6 | 15.2 |
| 1/4 | 0.25 | 9 | 22.9 |
| 1/3 | 0.33 | 12 | 30.4 |
| 3/8 | 0.375 | 13 1/2 | 34.3 |
| 1/2 | 0.5 | 18 | 45.7 |
| 5/8 | 0.625 | 22 1/2 | 57.2 |
| 2/3 | 0.67 | 24 | 61.0 |
| 3/4 | 0.75 | 27 | 68.6 |
| 5/6 | 0.83 | 30 | 76.2 |
| 7/8 | 0.875 | 31 1/2 | 80.0 |
| 1 | 1.0 | 36 | 91.4 |