How Many Yards of Fabric For Pants (Palazzo, Harem, Pajama)
New sewing projects demand a lot of calculations. It is imperative to get those calculations correct to avoid spending more money than you need to on fabric. Once you know how much fabric you need, the next step is to find it at the right store for the right price.
How many yards of fabric for pants? A lot will depend on how tall or how wide the person is if you are making pants for your mate or your children. For average size pants, you are looking at buying around 2 yards of fabric or just a little less. You will need to round up at most fabric stores.
To learn more about how many yards of fabric you need to make different types of pants, just continue to read our article. It is filled with the information you need to save a little money and keep yourself from buying too much fabric.
How Much Fabric do You Need To Make Pants?
As you have already read, the average size pants for men takes about 2 yards of fabric. If they are a little smaller in height you may get away with buying about 1 1/2 yards of fabric.
That is if you buy 58-inch wide fabric. Smaller widths of fabric will have you buying more yards especially if you are buying for a tall man. A single-width fabric may have you buying 2 1/2 to 3 yards just for regular pants with no frills.
Now if by chance the person you are making the pants for is a little bit more rotund, add another 1/3 to 1/2 a yard depending on the amount of that extra size.
Make sure to measure twice to be sure you know how much fabric to buy and don’t short yourself.
How Much Fabric For Pajama Pants
This project again will depend on the size of the person you are making pajama pants for. Little kids’ pajama pants, above toddler age, should only require about a half a yard of material.
If you are making these pants for older kids between the ages of 8 and their growth spurt, then 1 yard of material should suffice. Finally, for adults or those teenagers who grew quickly in a year, you are looking at about 2 yards of fabric.
Then you have to take their other shape into account and add a little bit if they are a little overweight. About 1/3 to 1/2 for adults. 1/4 to 1.3 for older children and about 1/4 for younger kids.
It is an estimate because every kid is not the same size for very long. That is what you will have to do when you make your calculations, guesstimate a little.
How Many Yards of Fabric do I Need To Make Palazzo Pants?
If you are not sure what kind of pants these are, the palazzo pant is a long, loose, wide-leg pant that gives you lots of room to move and breathe. These are not regular suit pants or jeans and require more material to make.
As usual, the size of the person who is going to wear them will determine the amount of yardage you will buy. Generally, you may need between 4 and 4 1/2 yards of material to make a good pair of palazzo pants.
One person simply stated that you double the measurement from your waits and then add about 3/4 to 1 yard of material. Keep in mind that the width of the fabric will up or cut down the amount of yardage you will buy.
If you are making these pants for smaller girls, then you can go as low as about 2 1/2 yards approx.
For Harem Pants
If you do not want to go and buy a lot of fabric, you can always do what some sewers do and go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of pull-on pants several sizes too large for you and adapt them to what you need.
Sewing harem pants are easy as there are only 2 seams and 2 casings to deal with. Everything depends on the size of the wearer but for a general idea, buying 60-inch wide fabric requires about 1 to 1 1/2 yards of material.
For 52 and 45 inches wide fabric, you are looking at buying between 2 and 2 1/2 yards of fabric. If you plan on using a sheer or very light fabric, then add more yardage to make sure the pants get the fullness they need. Know what style you are making first before buying any fabric.
For Wide-Leg Pants
Just about every person wants to be stylish. One way to advertise your fashion sense and style know-how is to create a great pair of wide-leg pants. If you are a tall person, you are going to need more fabric than a short one or average size.
For the pants, you will need between 1 to 2 yards of material and that fabric can be light to medium weight. Now if you are planning on making see-through wide-leg pants, you will need about 1 yard of lining to cover important areas you do not want to be seen.
It is all up to you and how you want to look or feel. Comfort is important and wide-leg pants provide that as well as a little extra freedom of movement.
Some Final Words
Preparing the fabric is vital to the success of your sewing project. Knowing how much you need upfront saves you time and money. Do the right calculations so you do not run out at the wrong time and need to make a mad dash to the fabric store.
Once you get the right amount of fabric, you can concentrate on making those pants the way that will flatter your body.
