Backing Fabric Calculator
Calculate the total yardage of backing fabric needed, including overlap and piecing for wider quilts.
Inputs
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Results
Total Fabric Yards
4.89 yd
Panels Needed2
Backing Width Needed76 in
Backing Length Needed88 in
Excess Width to Trim8 in
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Quilt Width, Quilt Length, and Fabric Width.
- Set Overlap per Side.
- Review the Total Fabric Yards (yd) result.
- Use Panels Needed and Backing Width Needed to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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