How much fabric do you need for bedding? Four simple steps, and you'll know how many metres to buy. How wide is the fabric? Width (cm) The width is listed in the fabric description. Wide cotton fabrics are the most convenient for bedding—220 cm and wider. What fabric will you use? Cotton fabricshrinks by about 5% Linen fabricshrinks by about 8% Pre-washeddoes not shrink further What pattern? What will you make? First, choose what you will make in step 2. What size bed? Mattress size (cm) Width Length Mattress depth Depth (cm) —width × length × depth Duvet size (cm) Width Length Pillow size (cm) Width Length You will need — Cotton fabrics for bedding → Print the cheat sheetshow it to the shop assistant Where will the seam be? How to cut the fabric Tap a piece to see its dimensions. Cutting dimensions Dimensions after washing the fabric, with 1.5 cm seams and hems. The amount to buy already includes shrinkage and a 10 cm allowance. ← Next →
