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Fabric Needed
0.77
yards (0.7 m)
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Result
Two 18"-wide pieces fit across a 45" bolt (floor(45/18) = 2), so only 1 row of cuts is needed. Total length = 1 × 24" = 24". With 15% waste: 24 × 1.15 = 27.6". Convert to yards: 27.6 / 36 = 0.77 yards.
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Result
Two 22"-wide pieces fit across a 45" bolt (floor(45/22) = 2). For 4 pieces: ceil(4/2) = 2 rows. Total length = 2 × 36" = 72". With 10% waste: 72 × 1.10 = 79.2". Convert to yards: 79.2 / 36 = 2.2 yards.
Quilting cottons are typically 42-45" wide. Home decor fabrics are 54-60" wide. Fashion fabrics vary from 45-60" wide.
Add 10-15% for waste, shrinkage, and cutting errors. Add more for pattern matching (stripes, plaids) or napped fabrics.
Prewashing removes sizing and allows for shrinkage before cutting. Most natural fibers can shrink 2-5%. Prewash if the finished item will be washed.
One yard equals 0.9144 meters. To convert yards to meters, multiply by 0.9144. To convert meters to yards, multiply by 1.0936.
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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2026
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