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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 23, 2005 19:16:53 GMT -5
i am making a undertunic and was just wondering how much fabric to buy i am 5'9 17" neck 33/34 sleeves and 38" waist. is 1.75 yards enough or do i need more
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on May 23, 2005 20:38:04 GMT -5
How wide is the fabric? That makes a big difference! If it's any narrower than 60 inches then 1.75 yds probaby isn't have enough. Are you working with a pattern that has recommendations? The important parts are the overlapping front, the collar and the long, but close-to-the-wrist sleeves. Those are the parts that show.
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 24, 2005 9:48:40 GMT -5
the fabric is aprox 45" wide and 1.75 yards long i think i need more. thanks!
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Post by JediKai on May 24, 2005 23:51:42 GMT -5
I usually buy 3 yards of 60 in wide fabric. I make my sleeves very long and tight so they have the accurate looking bunch up at the wrist, so that length takes extra fabric.
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Post by Anthalas Hydara (Stinger) on May 26, 2005 14:17:11 GMT -5
I'm almost the exact same Stats as you and i had about 3-4 yards of material when i made my Under Tunic, If you can afford 4 Yards i'd say get it cause you will always find a use for off cuts and the like, also the extra will allow some leeway for personal sizing adjustments lol.
Again this is all assuming that you have a fabric thats 60" wide
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on May 26, 2005 19:04:24 GMT -5
for the outer tunic i bought 3.5 yards and it was more than enough i had very little waste too!!! that includes tabbards and belt sash as well. i guess i got lucky so my jedi costume cost me 35.00 for two under tunics one outer tunic tabbards and sash. and patterns for both.
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