Fabric Calculator

This is a fillable form. There is nothing to download!

Calculator Help

Fabric Section Help

MEASUREMENT TYPE:
Click in the box to use the drop down to select a measurement type. This changes all calculations so Super important!

WIDTH OF FABRIC:
This is the width of a single type of fabric, measuring from selvedge to selvedge. You can exclude the actual selvedge from your measurements if you don't use it. Recalculate for each type of fabric.

MARGINS:
FOR ONE SIDE - this section is to account for the extra fabric around a pattern piece you add for fussy cutting or when adding interfacing.

PATTERN PIECE SIZES:
Add each pattern piece called for in the pattern.If there is a piece that is not rectangular, use the approximate size of a rectangle that will encompass the piece.

Cost Section Help

NOTE: Calculating cost is also helpful if you are using a program such as Inventora and want to double check the calculations.

CURRENCY:
Click in the box to make a selection. Choosing a currency doesn't change any calculations but it does change the icons which is pretty cool!

CALCULATE COST:
Use your receipt.

FULL LENGTH OF FABRIC:
REQUIRED - the full length of the entire piece of fabric purchased.

PRICE:
Of this fabric in this purchase.

DISCOUNT:
Enter discount as a positive amount.

SHIPPING, TAX & OTHER:
You get it.

Results Section Help

PERCENT OF 1 (M/YD) USED:

Useful for calculating product cost in Inventora.

SQUARE (CM/IN) USED:
Helpful info when trying to determine ho much fabric is needed.

COST PER (M/YD) &
COST PER SQ (CM/IN):

You get it.

COST OF FABRIC USED:
The final result of amount of fabric used and fabric cost.

NAME OF THIS FABRIC:
Use this if you intent on taking a screenshot of the page for your records.

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