AI6YR BenHmm, softshell fabric not cheap... about $28.00 per yard. (if I were theoretically going to sew myself a new softshell jacket). #sewing
So, the problem with something like black or blue or green, is then it's not terribly obvious you've sewn yourself a jacket (because all the softshells out there are black or blue or green)., But purple or "tomato" are way off the usual scale of colors. Which means you've got to be willing to show off a bit, lol. (I have no problem with it--ie random strangers chatting with you because you have an outrageously loud outfit--but the family prefers to blend in and hide....)
Looks like most jacket patterns are between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 yards for my size. Given my sewing skill level, that means I really should by 3 yards, in case of a snafu. #sewing
your auntifa liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦@ai6yr yup. that’s now my minimum when buying fabrics: 3 yards for 55-60". if it’s 45" or less, +1 yard for regular cloth, +2 if it has a print or it’s 100% cotton, linen, wool. the shrinkage struggle is real.
Sensible Crone@blogdiva @ai6yr For real! And wash that fabric before cutting it so the shrinkage and the going back to its natural fabric flow occurs before you make anything. The process of putting fabrics on bolts repeatedly is crazy toxic and deforms the fabric. Plus the grossness of shipping and warehouses. Wash it!
@susiemagoo @blogdiva Ooh, so if I am getting the patterned fabric I need 2 extra yards on top? i.e. instead of 2 1/4 probably 4 1/4?
Kinene⭐🐻@ai6yr @susiemagoo @blogdiva It depends on the size of the pattern. If it is a "random" repeat ("generic field of flowers"), the print does not need to be matched. If, however, the pattern is a large version of the Black Watch tartan, expect to need several extra yards to make the pattern match.
General rule: The larger or more geometric/regular the fabric print is, the more yardage will be needed to match the design. To match, all the pattern pieces must be cut out going the same direction, especially if the design is not symmetrical.
... unless one goes for intentionally mismatched/diagonal (bias) parts, or the crazy-quilt effect.
@c_merriweather @susiemagoo @blogdiva Looks like this pattern repeats every 9 inches, so that's a pretty big block.