Yardage

Below are the general total yardages of fabric needed for garments and accessories.

To add:

Skirts? style?

Drop sleeve oversized top

Underwear

Tank top (halter and regular)

Slip skirt

Accessories

GarmentFabric type45”57”/60”Notes
Slouch clutchFaux leather
Lining: cotton
iPad caseCanvas, non-stretch
Lining: cotton
Gym bagUpholstery vinyl, canvasLining: 19″ cotton19″ vinyl
+3″ for contrasting zipper piece (optional)
2 1/2 yd. of 1 1/2″ webbing
12″ purse zipper
GlovesFaux leather, fuzzy on wrong side, some 2-way stretch1/3 yd.
Weekend duffle bag
Stretch turban (not pre-wrapped)Jersey knit, double brushed polyester63″63″16″ wide (one length of 57″ fabric can make 3 turbans)
BandanaWoven, cotton22″-24″22″-24″One length can make 2 bandanas
Reusable makeup padsMicrofiber, terry cloth 8″ for 1 set, 15″ for 2 sets8″ for 1 set, 15″ for 2 setsOne length makes 11
Can mix and match for different fronts and backs
Diameter is 3 1/2″
Soap bagTerry cloth, netting8″8″Cord stop, parachute cord
Ear bandMain: Faux suede
Lining: fleece
5”5”45” makes 1, longer makes 2

Tops

GarmentFabric type45”57”/60”Notes
T-shirtCotton/polyester blend with 5-10% spandex1 yd.1 yd.
Button-up shirt Stretch broadcloth: 75% Polyester / 22% Cotton / 3% SpandexLong sleeve: 1 5/8 yd.Short or long sleeve, business style
Blouse Flowy, non-stretch or slight stretchSleeveless: 58″Sleeveless: 32″
Long sleeve: 1 1/2 yd.
Make note of sleeve length for yardage
Raised neck oversize long sleeveHeavy knit, slight drape1 5/8 yd.
Oversized drop sleeve Medium-weight denim, cotton
Knit tank topRibbed knit, 3% spandex
BlazerLinen
Exercise topWicking fabric32″32″
Button up flannel
Bathrobe
Sherpa2 1/2 yd.58″
Knee-length jacket

Bottoms

GarmentFabric type45”57”/60”Notes
Army/cargo pants
Dress pants
LeggingsPerformance Microflex Compression Fabric (80% polyester, 20% spandex)N/A40″
ShortsCotton, medium weight1 yd.1 yd.More fabric for pocket lining, pattern still has to be retested
Pencil skirtCottonMini: 1 yd.
Knee length: Maybe 32″? 56?”
Mini: 1/2 yd.
Knee length: 32″
Still have to make a full pattern to get the width
1/4 circle skirtWoven with slight giveMid-calf: 62″ (Twice the length of skirt)Mid-calf: 1 3/4 yd.
Slip skirtNylon/spandex1/2 yd.1/2 yd.1 yd. of 1/2″ elastic, 1 1/2 yd. non-stretch lace

Dresses

GarmentFabric type45”57”/60”Notes
Housewife dress100% cotton2 1/2 yd.Short sleeve, different styles all use same yardage
Maxi slip dressSilk or silk-like fabric

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