Okay, I've been in this pickle too many times to count. You're at the fabric counter and the cutting girl is staring at you. The heat is on.
"How much do you need?" she asks. At $8 a yard, you really don't want to get an extra inch. Right? You then either overpurchase and end up with a yard and a half of unneeded fabric OR underpurchase and end up having to make an extra trip which takes more time and gas out of your pocket. Instead put this IN your pocket.
Take a look at The Original "How Much Fabric?" Reference Cards - Set 1: Women's Clothes. The set (basically) has 5 cards, one each for women's pants, skirts, dresses, blouses and jackets.
1. Each card has a table that lists the minimum, average and maximum fabric yardage requirements broken down by fabric width and garment size.
2. Each card also has a series of sketches to illustrate the types of garments that could be made with the minimum, average and maximum amounts of fabric.
3. Finally, each card has a "safety margin" table that gives you an idea of how much you might want to round up from the average, "just to be safe".
If you'd like to win one of these card packets just link to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.
Like not spending money? 
41 {comments}:
I blogged:
http://sugarrosies.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-much-fabric-card-guest-giveaway.html
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This is the most awesome thing I have ever seen. I LOVE it and REALLY want it. I will for sure be purchasing one if I do not win!
Boy, could I use one of these! I am always scratching my head at the counter. I'm linked.
These are such a great idea! I have had them saved for a while on my I Want list...
Arabella
I blogged, thanks! I am new to sewing so this would be a BIG help!
I did a "create a link" thingy. I'd love to win this for my mom.
i posted a link in my sidebar...so useful this little card...but then if i bought the exact right amount of fabric needed...i wouldn't have much of a stash! ha-ha
I blogged and I met the creator of these fabulous cards today. We went shopping together at my local Joann's.
http://girlsinthegarden.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-day.html
I came...I linked...right here...
http://sewfastembroidery.blogspot.com/2009/10/grosgrain-how-much-fabric-card-guest.html
I linked to here. Would LOVE to have a set!
I added a link in my sidebar -- under links!! I really would love to win this - looks amazing!!
Tried to create the link and it somehow linked to "Sew Retro". Go figure. Anyway, that is so cool. I am Myra at Adventures in Baby-Sewing or www.adventuresbabysewing.blogspot.com
http://crazyvogelhaver.blogspot.com/2009/10/no-i-keep-blog-because-i-dont-want.html
:D :D
What a great idea. I added it to my blog.
I blogged it here: http://wherethewinthingsare.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-much-fabric-card-guest-giveaway.html
I posted too. I love Gwen, and she has a great idea.
What a great idea! It is a definite must have item.
I did create a link
What a great sewing tool! It is a must have item.
I did create a link.
This is a fantastic idea! I have never seen such a thing. This would help me out when I teach sewing to some of my college girls (who have never sewn and are all sizes!), I never know how much fabric to get for them!
Linked!
http://sew-thrifty.blogspot.com/
i created a link! Thanks for the chance!
created a link - http://ballysaxter.blogspot.com
oh I have the perfect gal to gift one of these to..she'd absolutely love it. ooh I'd love to be able to surprise her with this. will blog about this giveaway.
thanks for the opportunity.
I added a link to my sidebar :) Thanks for doing this giveaway, this is such a useful item!
~J
I linked.. at least I think I did, blogging to cover bases! (yes, I am an amateur!!)
Awesome!!!I blogged!
Let me in! Let me in! I could certainly use this.
I would love to have these item. Thanks for the giveway
I would love to have thes item. Thanks for the giveaway.
http://nettyjones-monroe.blogspot.com/
i blogged too...this would be great to have!
i added your link to my blog...
sharemybookswithyou.blogspot.com
i browse your site occasionally, but now i will read faithfully. i was reminded once again how much i enjoy the creativity you share!
have a super weekend.
I've never seen one of these. :) Seems like a great idea.
What a wonderful idea! I'd love a metric version if you have one.
http://vernonfashionstudio.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/a-great-giveaway/
I posted a link to this giveaway on my Blog
I posted the link to my blog. Great giveaway!
that is VERY cool and I would love to win! I posted the link on my blog :)
I blogged too! www.stitchnlove.blogspot.com
I blogged about this fantastic giveaway! I would love these cards. I will have to order them if I don't win.
http://knitsewmuch.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-much-fabric-card-giveaway.html
This is a fab giveaway! I certainly could use those! I posted a link in my sidebar at http://serendipityhandmade.blogspot.com/
That's just genious - I would love to own tsuch a deck of cards. I've created a link on my blog.
Oh, I love this! I was just thinking that I needed to make myself something like this.
I linked to it, and you might want to remove the Owl and Pussycat picture from the top, since it's closed now...... Darn being a little too late.
http://adventuresofmommyness.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-think-im-addicted-to-grosgrain.html
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