2006-07-06 06:17:41 · 3 answers · asked by Donna M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Decorating fabric is usually 54" wide, so whichever measurement is the width divide by 54- which for both numbers is 1 and a bit. always round up so u will need 2 panels. Then divide your length by 36" to tell how many yards you will need to cover that. In this case 2 and a bit. Round up so 3 yards ;long. 3 yards times 2 panels is 6 yards.
The reason you round up is that it gives you extra for seam allowances and hems. Have fun and good luck!
PS-if you want a more professional look, cut one panel lengthwise and sew one on each side of whole panel. It lays and looks better . Also if there is a repeating pattern give yourself an additional half yard to be able to match the pattern as patterns are usually offset.
2006-07-06 08:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by songbird092962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You convert the inches to feet and feet into into yards - you know 12" = 1 ft. = 3 ft. = 1 yard. and make sure that you purchase enough to accommodate the hem.
2006-07-06 15:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by Deb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First determine the width of the fabric you are buying and go from there.
2006-07-06 13:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Debi L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋