| This table should be taken purely as a guide, extra fabric may be required for matching or detailing, or less fabric for simpler styles or crafty cutting. All lengths are in metres, except where otherwise stated.
| Garment |
Width of Fabric |
Size 10 |
Size 12 |
Size 14 |
Size 16 |
Size 18 |
Size 20 |
| Dress, Straight |
120 cm |
2.6 |
2.8 |
3.2 |
3.6 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
| Dress, Straight |
150 cm |
2.0 |
2.2 |
2.4 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
3.0 |
| Dress, Medium or Flared |
120 cm |
4.0 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
4.5 |
| Dress, Medium or Flared |
150 cm |
2.0 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
| Dress & Jacket or Suit |
120 cm |
3.3 |
3.5 |
3.7 |
3.9 |
4.1 |
4.3 |
| Dress & Jacket or Suit |
150 cm |
2.8 |
2.9 |
3.0 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
3.3 |
| Coat, Straight |
150 cm |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
2.9 |
3.0 |
3.1 |
| Coat, Full Back |
150 cm |
4.0 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
4.5 |
| Evening Dress, Short |
120 cm |
3.3 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
3.7 |
3.8 |
| Evening Dress, Long |
120 cm |
4.0 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
5.0 |
| Blouse/Shirt, Long Sleeves |
120 cm |
2.0 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
| Blouse/Shirt, Short Sleeves |
120 cm |
1.8 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
| Shorts or Boxers |
120 cm |
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.5 |
1.6 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
| Trousers |
120 cm |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
2.9 |
| Dressing Gown or Housecoat |
120 cm |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| Nightdress, Long, Full |
120 cm |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.2 |
6.4 |
6.6 |
6.6 |
| Nightdress, Medium, Full |
120 cm |
4.0 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
5.0 |
| Nightdress, Short |
120 cm |
3.0 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
| Nightdress, Baby Doll |
120 cm |
0.8 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
1.8 |
  
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