How much fabric do I need?
Well, this depends - since you are drafting your own pattern its really up to you (helpful, no?) But the real answer is 2*r2 , i.e. the length of the total distance from the bottom of the skirt to the center of rotation. (If you are confused, please read my previous post) So, working off of my measurements from the other day, I'd need 79 inches, or a little less than 2 and a quarter yards. But, as I say, it depends on your measurements, if you make something smaller, you'll need less. If you choose to do something longer and use the whole 45 inches of your standard bolt width for your length, well....
You are a sewing angel. Thank you For saving my brain. It can do the sums but resists! I really want to give this a try now .... Great instructions :-)
ReplyDeleteAll these half-circle skirts are seriously tempting me. Argh. I think my brain is in random-project-freefall mode. Good job clarifying the maths---it's one of those things I *can* do if I put my mind to, but I tend to get halfway into it and go "ah, crud, that's close enough." ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope you both do!
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