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If buying a yard of fabric.........?

If buying a yard of fabric is it like a square or like what would the total measurement of the fabric be. Like is it a square of 12inchesx12inches?

I am looking to buy some fabric and want to find this out. Ur help is appreciated. :)
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If you're buying a yard of fabric, it will be 36" long for each yard and the width depends on the fabric, it's something you need to keep in mind when buying though. Generally it'd be about 36" (for the yard length) by 45" width of fabric. Some fabrics come wider, muslin is one that can come in a wider size but there are others.

If you're sewing from a pattern, check the directions. It may specifically tell you that you need fabric a certain width as well as how many yards. Otherwise you might not have enough to cut the pattern pieces out. If in doubt, ask the fabric cutting lady, they're good at this kind of stuff. :)
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KavookiSoldier
Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 5:27PM
Well the width is dependent on the width of the bolt of fabric. The length however, on yard it 36".

So if the fabric is 40" wide on the bolt then it would be:
40" x 36" (The width can vary)
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jules76
Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 5:25PM
Different fabrics come on bolts of different sizes. And um, a yard is 36 inches, not 12.

Good luck with your sewing venture!
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mzdivine
Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 5:34PM
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12"x12"=a square foot!
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EndlessNight
Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 6:00PM
a yard of fabric? why would you cover ur yard in fabric? :{
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trixiegirl
Posted Sep 8th, 2009 at 7:18PM
I think a yard refers to the length. The width will depend on the bolt of fabric.
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