Choose a garment type, fabric width, and quantity to estimate the yards you may need, with a meter conversion for planning.
Fabric planning tool
Estimated total
1.5 yards / unit · knit fabric, short sleeve
This is a planning estimate for average adult sizes, not a final quote or production promise. Actual consumption depends on the pattern, size range, print matching, shrinkage, and marker efficiency; confirm the final pattern before a bulk order.
| Garment | Yards per unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirt | 1.5 yards | knit fabric, short sleeve |
| Long-sleeve top | 2 yards | knit or woven |
| Blouse / shirt | 2.25 yards | button-down with sleeves |
| Dress (knee length) | 2.75 yards | fitted to A-line |
| Dress (maxi) | 4 yards | full length; add for volume |
| Skirt | 2 yards | knee length; add for pleats or flare |
| Pants / trousers | 2.5 yards | full length |
| Shorts | 1.5 yards | mid-thigh |
| Hoodie / sweatshirt | 2.5 yards | fleece or french terry |
| Jacket (unlined) | 3 yards | add about 1.5 yd for lining |
| Coat (long) | 4.5 yards | plus lining fabric |
Sourcing notes
An adult short-sleeve T-shirt usually takes about 1.5 yards of 58–60 inch knit fabric; a narrower 45 inch fabric may be closer to 2 yards. Bulk markers can reduce the per-unit amount slightly.
A knee-length dress typically takes about 2.5–3 yards of 58–60 inch fabric; maxi or full-volume styles often take 4 yards or more.
Yes. Pattern pieces lay out differently across the width. Moving from 60 inch to 45 inch fabric commonly increases length consumption by about a third for many garments.
No. They are planning estimates. The final amount depends on the pattern, size range, print matching, shrinkage, and marker efficiency. Confirm with the final pattern before purchasing in bulk.