Our fabric is sold by the full roll, and every roll is listed with its exact length. That makes planning simple: work out what your project needs, then pick a roll that covers it, with a little spare for matching a pattern and for mistakes.

These are rough guides for fabric about 140 cm wide. Your pattern always has the final say, so check its fabric requirements before you buy.

Small projects

• Cushion cover (45 cm): about 0.5 m
• Tea towel: about 0.5 m each
• Scrunchies: a set of three from about 0.3 m
• Zip pouch or pencil case: about 0.3 m, plus lining

Home and everyday

• Apron: about 1 to 1.2 m
• Tote bag: about 0.8 to 1 m
• Table runner: about 1.5 m for a standard table

Wearing

• Blouse or shirt: about 2 m
• Dress: about 3 m, more for a long or full skirt
• Single quilt top: roughly 8 to 9 m

Three things worth knowing

One roll means one dye lot. Every roll shows its roll ID and dye ID, so the colour matches from the first metre to the last. If you need more than one roll, check that the dye IDs match.

Allow for pattern matching. Large prints and stripes use more fabric than a small print, because pieces have to line up.

Wash before you cut. Cotton and linen can shrink, so give them a first wash, then buy a little extra if you are close to the line.

Ready to choose? Browse Tana Lawn, silk or cotton, or see what others have made on our Inspire page. Prices are shown per metre and exclude VAT; VAT is added at checkout.