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How Big Is A Yard Of Fabric

"How big is a yard of fabric really? How many inches are in a yard? How many feet of fabric I will get? A person used to having fabric measured in meters may want to know how much area a yard covers compared to a meter. If they are working from a US pattern or needing to buy a certain amount of fabric for a project in the US, this is where the question often comes in as to the actual size of a yard of fabric. Let me explain you all the details and get the free printable yardage conversion chart"
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
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