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- 1. METRIC CONVERSION CHART FORFABRIC AND SEWING
- 2. •Simple calculation isan easy mathematical application used to determine the accurate measurement of body parts, length and width of materials and cost needed to create an apparel.
- 3. Length and Widthof Materials In measuring the length and width of materials needed such as fabrics, we also need the use of the Metric measurement system. Metric Conversion Chart for Fabric and Sewing 1/4 Inch = 0.25 Centimeters 1/2 Inch = 1.27 Centimeters 5/8 Inch = 1.59 Centimeters 3/4 Inch = 1.905 Centimeters 1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeters 1.5 Inches = 3.81 Centimeters 2 Inches = 5.08 Centimeters 2.5 Inches = 6.35 Centimeters 3 Inches = 7.62 Centimeters 3.5 Inches = 8.89 Centimeters 4 Inches = 10.16 Centimeters 4.5 Inches = 11.43 Centimeters
- 4. 5 Inches =12.7 Centimeters 5.5 Inches = 13.97 Centimeters 6 Inches = 15.24 Centimeters 6.5 Inches = 16.51 Centimeters 7 Inches = 17.78 Centimeters 7.5 Inches = 19.05 Centimeters 8 Inches = 20.32 Centimeters 8.5 Inches = 21.59 Centimeters 9 Inches = 22.86 Centimeters 9.5 Inches = 24.13 Centimeters 10 Inches = 25.4 Centimeters 10.5 Inches = 26.67 Centimeters 11 Inches = 27.94 Centimeters
- 5. 11 Inches =27.94 Centimeters 12 Inches = 30.48 Centimeters 1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters 2 Yards = 1.8288 Meters 3 Yards = 2.7432 Meters 4 Yards = 3.6576 Meters 5 Yards = 4.572 Meters
- 6. Example: 1. How manyinches are there in a 100 centimeters width of fabric? Answer: a. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm Width of fabric = 100 cm Equivalent of an inch to cm = 2.54 Calculation: 100 cm = 39.37 inches 2.54 cm 2. How many centimeters are there in a 60 inches length of fabric? b. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm Length of fabric = 60 inches Equivalent of a cm to an inch = 2.54 cm Calculation: 60 inches X 2.54 cm 152.4 cm
- 7. Cost Needed Example: You needto buy a 60 inches length of fabric to be used in making a dress to your customer. You have known that the cost of the fabric that you are going to use is P5.00 per centimeter. How much will you need to buy it? Step I – Convert the 60 inches length of fabric into centimeters. 60 inches X 2.54 cm 152.4 cm Step II – Multiply the cost per centimeter to the length of fabric converted. 152.4 cm X Php 5.00 Php 777.00
- 8. Sample Computations forfabric, thread, buttons and other supplies in Sewing QUANTITY 3 1 6 10 ¼ UNIT Yrds Spool Pcs Pcs yds DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS POLYESTER COTTON (60’’WIDTH) RED THREAD PATTERN PAPER BUTTONS PELLON UNIT COST PHP 25.00 PHP 15.00 PHP 2.50 PHP 3.00 PHP 10.00 TOTAL COST PHP 75.00 PHP 15.00 PHP 12.50 PHP 30.00 PHP 5.00 TOTAL PHP 133.OO