First, know which fabric is right for you and what you are comfortable with. If you have a particular fabric that you like, you can use it and choose from beautiful designs. If you don't have a specific fabric and there are more fabrics available to you, you'll have a few more options for patterns and cuts. Also, sometimes the look you want to show depends on the fabric.
Meter Suggestion Guide for Buying Running Fabrics
Garment Pattern | Meter (Estimate for L Size) |
---|---|
Top Queries | |
Anarkali | 4.5 & above |
Blouse | 1 |
Co-ord Set | 4.5 |
Crop Top | 1.5 |
Flared kurti | 3 to 4 depending on flare |
Floor Length kurti | 3 |
Kaftan | 3 & Above |
High Low Kurti | 3.5 & Above |
High Low Dress | 4 |
High Waist skirt | 3.5 & Above |
Mini Dress | 4 |
Patiyala | 5 |
Palazzo | 3.5 |
Salwar | 2.5 |
Saree | 5.5 to 6 |
Short Kurti | 2 |
Stole | 1.5 |
Straight Kurti | 3.5 |
Top | 2 |
Tunics | 2.5 |
Wrap Dress | 5.5 & above |
More Garment Designs | |
A-Line Skirt | 2.5 |
Anarkali Gown | 5.5 |
Angarkha | 4.5 |
Asymmetric Kurti | 3.5 |
Bodycon Dress | 3.5 |
Cape Dress | 5.5 |
Churidar | 3.5 |
Cigarette Dress | 3 |
Dhoti | 4.5 |
Dupatta | 2.25 to 2.5 |
Harem | 3.5 to 4 |
Jump Suit | 5 |
Kameez | 2.5 |
Layered Kurti | 3 to 4 |
Maxi Gown | 4 |
Off-shoulder Dress | 3.5 |
Pencil Dress | 3.5 |
Peplum Dress | 6 |
Plated Dress | 6 |
Poncho | 3.5 |
Salwar | 2.5 |
Scarf | 1.5 |
Shirt Dress | 3.5 |
Shrug | 2.5 |
Skater Dress | 3.5 |
Slit Dress | 4 |
Straight Skirt | 3 |
Tail cut Kurti | 3 to 4 |
Tube Dress | 3 |
Umbrella skirt | 5.5 |
For those of you using a 44-inch wide fabric, this guide suggests measurements for a standard L Size. Think of this as your starting point. If you're working with different sizes or fabric widths, just adjust up or down accordingly. Hope this helps!
When it comes to how much fabric you'll need, it really depends on the design. We'd recommend having a chat with your designer or tailor before you order, just to be on the safe side.