Apparel Fabric Estimator

apparel fabric for all of your project needs

Looking for your perfect apparel fabric? We can help!

How do I calculate how much fabric I need to upholster something?

How much fabric do I need for my apparel project?

women's blazer

3-5 yards

women's blouse

2-3 yards

t-shirt

1.5-2 yards

dress

2-6 yards

women's pants

3-4 yards

maxi skirt

2-5 yards

skirt

1.5 -3 yards

shorts

1-2.5 yards

men's shirt

2-3 yards

men's pants

3-5 yards

How much fabric do I need for a men's jacket?

men's sport jacket

4-5 yards

coat

5-7 yards

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When choosing the amount of fabric you need for your home decor project, it's important to understand the difference between the fabric types. Our Fabric glossary is here to provide you with all the answers on the types of fabrics and what they're used for.

Fabric Glossary

Get to know all the different types of apparel fabric & what they're used for with our Fabric Glossary.

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HOW MUCH FABRIC DO I NEED FOR MY APPAREL PROJECT?

No matter how much fabric you need for your next apparel project, shop apparel fabric by the yard with ease at your online fabric store, JOANN. We have the largest selection of apparel fabric in unique materials, colors and prints. JOANN has a great selection of dress patterns, dress forms, and sewing supplies for all your apparel project needs. Make the perfect outfit or stun in a fancy dress using silk fabric or one of our special occasion fabrics. JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores has every fabrication type you need for all of your apparel projects.