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Gathered Skirt Fabric Calculator: Panels and Ratio

Find the flat fabric width for a gathered skirt panel, then allow for side joins, the hem and the waist finish. Compare gathering ratios against your usable fabric width. The cutting list counts full panels and fabric length, with a separate price based on the cost you enter.

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