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Newbie Question Stacek the Wise 08-31-2006
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Posted by Stacek the Wise on August 31, 2006, 2:31 pm
Hello All:

I have never sewn a garment before (up to this point only pillows and such
to get the feel of the craft). Forgive my extreme newness!! I recently
purchased my first pattern and I have one question:

Under the size chart there are two numbers 45" and 60". I have looked all
over the web and cannot find out what those numbers represent.

I know this must sound completely stupid to such experienced people, but I
thought I'd throw it out there.

Thanks in advance.



Posted by Jean D Mahavier on August 31, 2006, 2:35 pm

> Hello All:
>
> I have never sewn a garment before (up to this point only pillows and such
> to get the feel of the craft). Forgive my extreme newness!! I recently
> purchased my first pattern and I have one question:
>
> Under the size chart there are two numbers 45" and 60". I have looked all
> over the web and cannot find out what those numbers represent.
>
> I know this must sound completely stupid to such experienced people, but I
> thought I'd throw it out there.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
These numbers refer to the width of the fabric in inches.

Jean



Posted by Joanne on August 31, 2006, 2:48 pm

> Hello All:
>
> I have never sewn a garment before (up to this point only pillows and such
> to get the feel of the craft). Forgive my extreme newness!! I recently
> purchased my first pattern and I have one question:
>
> Under the size chart there are two numbers 45" and 60". I have looked all
> over the web and cannot find out what those numbers represent.
>
> I know this must sound completely stupid to such experienced people, but I
> thought I'd throw it out there.
>
> Thanks in advance.

It is a reference to the fabric width you may choose. Typically, a bolt of
fabric is either 45" in width or 60" inches in width. The width is folded
in half on the cardboard center so when it stands up in the store it will be
half that or 22 1/2" or 30". When you place the pattern on the fabric, it
will be laid out differently depending on which width you are working with.
Usually, you purchase less length when using wider fabric. The chart you
are looking at is the length recommendation for your size based on width of
fabric.
--
Sincerely,
Joanne

If it's right for you, then it's right, . . . . . for you!!!

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Posted by Kate Dicey on August 31, 2006, 4:09 pm
Stacek the Wise wrote:

> Hello All:
>
> I have never sewn a garment before (up to this point only pillows and such
> to get the feel of the craft). Forgive my extreme newness!! I recently
> purchased my first pattern and I have one question:
>
> Under the size chart there are two numbers 45" and 60". I have looked all
> over the web and cannot find out what those numbers represent.
>
> I know this must sound completely stupid to such experienced people, but I
> thought I'd throw it out there.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
Fabric widths! Fabric for garment making usually come 45" or 60" wide.
You might need different widths for different garments (some garment
pieces are too wide for 45" wide fabric) and you'll almost certainly
need more 45" wide fabric than 60" wide fabric for most projects.

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Posted by Stacek the Wise on August 31, 2006, 5:22 pm

> Stacek the Wise wrote:
>
> > Hello All:
> >
> > I have never sewn a garment before (up to this point only pillows and
such
> > to get the feel of the craft). Forgive my extreme newness!! I recently
> > purchased my first pattern and I have one question:
> >
> > Under the size chart there are two numbers 45" and 60". I have looked
all
> > over the web and cannot find out what those numbers represent.
> >
> > I know this must sound completely stupid to such experienced people, but
I
> > thought I'd throw it out there.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> Fabric widths! Fabric for garment making usually come 45" or 60" wide.
> You might need different widths for different garments (some garment
> pieces are too wide for 45" wide fabric) and you'll almost certainly
> need more 45" wide fabric than 60" wide fabric for most projects.
>
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!


Thank you everyone so much!!!!
I made a new wrinkle in the old brain today! :)

When I am done I will post pics of the travesty. :P



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