Fabric Guide: What You Can Make With Different Fabric Yardages
The projects you can tackle with fabric remnants are endless. Whether you have 1/2 yard or 20 yards, there is something wonderful you can make! I've put together a guide to spark inspiration and help you figure out what you can make with the yardage you have. The guide is broken down by yardage, and the more yards you have, the larger projects you can tackle. If you don't have a lot of yardage, don't worry, some of the smaller projects are my favorites and are easy to DIY on a weekend!
Do keep in mind that all fabrics are different. What you can make with 10 yards of a solid fabric and 10 yards of a printed fabric will be a little different once you take the pattern repeat into account. Every patterned fabric will be different, as the repeats between them will vary, so I always recommend sitting down with a pencil, paper, and calculator to pre-plan any project before you tackle it.
Less Than 1 Yard
- 1 Double-sided square pillow, depending on size
- 2 single-sided square pillows, depending on size
- 1-2 Lumbar pillows, depending on size
- Small pin board
- Pair of placemats
- Pair of napkins
- Tissue box covers
- Piping for another project
- Christmas ornaments
- Christmas crackers
- Christmas stocking
- Fabric bunting
- Photo mat
- Needlepoint finishing
- 1 small lampshade
- Present wrapping
1-2 Yards
- 1-2 Double-sided square pillows with self trim, depending on size
- 2-4 Double-sided lumbar pillows with self trim, depending on size
- 1-2 Average-sized lampshades
- 1-2 Tie-on chair cushions
- Small Roman shade
- Dog bed
- Basket liners
- Medium pin board
- Christmas tree skirt
- Set of stockings
- Combination of smaller projects
2-4 Yards
- 2-4 Double-sided square pillows, depending on size
- Upholster an ottoman
- Medium Roman shade
- Upholster wood frame chair
- Upholster twin size headboard
- Sink skirt
- Large pin board
- Cafe curtain
- Glass cabinet curtains
- Table runner
- Small bench/window seat cushion
- Combination of smaller projects
4-8 Yards
- Single-width drapery panels for average-height ceiling
- Large Roman shade
- Multiple smaller Roman shades
- Upholster small chair (something like a slipper or vanity chair)
- Shower curtain
- Round or square tablecloth
- Upholster Full, Queen, or King headboard
- Bed skirt
- Table skirt
- Large bench cushion
- Combination of smaller projects
8-12 Yards
- Up to double-width drapery panels for average-height ceiling
- Upholster tight back club chair
- Upholster multiple dining chairs
- Large rectangular tablecloth
- Half tester canopy for bed
- Combination of smaller projects
12-18 Yards
- Up to triple-width drapery panels for average-height ceiling
- Upholster loose back club chair
- Combination of smaller projects
18-24 Yards
- Upholster loveseat/small sofa
- Large drapery project for higher ceilings
- Combination of smaller projects
24+ Yards
- Larger upholstery project such as a 3-seater sofa
- Pair of upholstered club chairs
- Combination of smaller projects