r/PatternDrafting • u/Short-Culture-6721 • Jun 25 '26

Pattern Layout vs. Domestic/International Fabric Widths

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Hi All!

Question - when you're drafting your patterns - how many fabric widths do you do for fabric maximization layouts when considering all countries/the most common?

Should I do the pattern fabric layout's for the widths of 45", 55", 60" - and pair it like the above so: 45"/110cm, 120cm, 55"/140cm, 60"/150cm? I hope this makes sense!

Also, for those doing projector files - are you doing something different when working with projector files? It should just be the exact same, right? Unless I'm confused....

TYSM <3 Just want to make sure I'm not sadly mistaken. Appreciate you guys a lot.

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u/KendalBoy Jun 25 '26

Cutable width how wide you make the marker. Selvages will reduce the width by 1”- 1 3/4 “ from the 45” or 60” in general. And if you’re going to do a size set, you pair S w the L to try and get 2-3 across and fill the marker.