Fabric quantity charts: how much fabric each garment takes
Pick a garment to see the fabric it takes in every standard size, at 110, 140 and 150 cm (45, 55 and 60 in) widths. Every figure comes from Ourlette's drafting engine and a real cutting layout, not from a rule of thumb.
Dresses
Shift dress
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd)
Fit-and-flare dress
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.9 m (2 1/8 yd)
Slip dress
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.3 m (2 5/8 yd)
Dress (build your own)
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd)
Shirt dress
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.7 m (3 yd)
Skirts
A-line skirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.3 m (1 1/2 yd)
Circle skirt
Size EU 38, fabric 150 cm (60 in) wide: 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd)
Gathered skirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.1 m (2 3/8 yd)
Pencil skirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.0 m (1 1/8 yd)
Wrap skirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.0 m (2 1/4 yd)
Skirt (build your own)
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd)
Tops
T-shirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.9 m (1 yd)
Woven top / blouse
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd)
Sweatshirt and hoodie
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.3 m (1 1/2 yd)
Top, shirt or jacket (build your own)
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd)
Button-up shirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.6 m (1 3/4 yd)
Camp shirt
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.3 m (1 1/2 yd)
Trousers & shorts
Pull-on trousers
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.4 m (2 5/8 yd)
Pull-on shorts
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.2 m (1 3/8 yd)
Trousers or shorts (build your own)
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd)
Jeans
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 2.1 m (2 3/8 yd)
Chinos
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.9 m (2 1/8 yd)
Jackets
Kimono jacket
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.5 m (1 3/4 yd)
Trucker jacket
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.8 m (2 yd)
Denim vest
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.4 m (1 5/8 yd)
Chore jacket
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.9 m (2 1/8 yd)
Bomber jacket
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.2 m (1 3/8 yd)
Waistcoat
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.8 m (7/8 yd)
Bags & accessories
Tote bag
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 1.0 m (1 1/8 yd)
Drawstring bag
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.5 m (5/8 yd)
Zip pouch
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.4 m (1/2 yd)
Bucket hat
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.5 m (5/8 yd)
Scrunchie
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.3 m (3/8 yd)
Headband
Size EU 38, fabric 140 cm (55 in) wide: 0.3 m (3/8 yd)
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How these numbers are worked out
Ourlette drafts the pattern at each standard size with its drafting engine, seam allowances included (1.5 cm / 5/8 in on woven fabric and 1 cm / 3/8 in on knits by default). It then lays the pieces on fabric folded selvedge to selvedge at each width, adds 8 % plus 10 cm for squaring the ends and shrinkage, and rounds up to the next 10 cm. Large plain rectangles such as waistbands are counted. The same inputs give the same figure every time: nothing here is an AI estimate. Pieces are placed as rectangles around their outlines, so the figures are cautious: an experienced cutter can sometimes nest tighter.