Reference Tables
Quick-reference tables, charts and standards.
Common Fabric Widths Reference
Standard bolt widths (90cm-280cm), which fabric types come in each width, and how width affects yardage.
UK Dress Size Measurement Chart
UK sizes 6-22 with bust, waist and hip measurements in cm and inches, plus US and EU equivalents.
Sewing Machine Needle & Thread Guide
Needle types and sizes (60-110), fabric pairings, and thread weight chart from 12wt to 80wt.
Standard Seam Allowances
Seam allowances from 6mm to 25mm, when to use each, UK vs US pattern conventions explained.