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Chart for meters of cloth needed?

Cary Grant

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Anybody know of a chart showing range of sizes and meters of cloth needed for:

trousers only
sport coat only
two-piece
three-piece

etc?
 

Manton

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Depends on your height and width, and the pattern of the cloth (if any) and it's size. And the intended garment.
 

Albern

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This question has been annoying me for the past couple of days since I too wanted to find the answer. Unfortunately I have yet to find a chart. I did find this thread though - http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=77536.

It would be cool if there was an Excel spreadsheet or something where you could input your various measurements and a total amount of fabric required would be generated. It could even take into account different patterns too, eg. window pain at 2" = +5% of total area, 1" houndstooth = 3%, etc...
 

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