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Household Measurements |
| Mattresses | Use 1/4", rolled twice, for hemming. Felled seams are recommended for maximum versatility. Finished sizes given. Remember to add seam allowances if piecing and extra mattress height and/or hem allowances if critical. | |||
| size | width x length | sheet allowance for 6" thick mattress w/ 12" tuck-under all around | blanket/comforter/coverlet 15" drop on 3 sides | bedspread 21" drop on 3 sides w/ 14" allowed for tuck under pillow |
| Cradle | 18" x 34" | 38" x 54" (3" thick & 7" tuck-under) | 38" x 54" (10" drop on 3 sides) | 38" x 54" (10" drop on 3 sides) |
| Crib (2 yr.) | 26" x 48" | 54" x 76" (4" thick & 10" tuck-under) | 46" x 58" (10" drop on 3 sides) | 46" x 58" (10" drop on 3 sides) |
| Cot | 24" x 74" to 34" x 85" | 48" x 98" to 58" x 109" (4" thick & 10" tuck-under) | 54" x 89" to 64" x 99" | 54" x 93" - 34" x 104" (15" drop on 3 sides) |
| Twin Twin XL | 39" x 75" 39" x 80" | 75" x 111" 75" x 116" | 69" x 90" 69" x 95" | 81" x 110" 81" x 115" |
| Double/Full D/F XL | 54" x 75" 54" x 80" | 90" x 111" 90" x 116" | 84" x 90" 84" x 95" | 96" x 110" 96" x 115" |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | 96" x 116" | 90" x 95" | 102" x 115" |
| Dual/King | 76" x 80" | 112" x 116" | 106" x 95" | 118" x 109" |
| Cal. King | 72" x 84" | 108" x 120" | 102" x 99" | 114" x 119" |
| Bed Pillows | Use 1/2" for seams & 1/4", rolled twice, for hemming. Seam and hem allowances already added. Felled seams are recommended for maximum versatility. | |||
| when made up of: | ||||
| size name | @ pillow size | 2 pieces 6" allowed for open end drape | 1 piece girth-wise 6" allowed for open end drape | 1 piece length-wise 6" allowed for open end drape |
| Standard | 20" x 26" | 2 pieces 21" x 33" | 41" x 33" | 21" x 65" |
| Queen | 20" x 30" | 2 pieces 21" x 37" | 41" x 37" | 21" x 73" |
| King | 20" x 36" | 2 pieces 21" x 43" | 41" x 43" | 21" x 85" |
| Table cloths | Use 1/4", rolled twice, for hemming. Hem allowances already added. 30" table height assumed; for higher tables, add the appropriate amount to the appropriate edges. Piecing allowance not added. | ||||
| size name | table size | 8" drop all around | 8" drop on 3 sides, 1 long side to floor | 8" drop on short sides, both long sides to floor | floor-length all around |
| Short Lunchroom | 30" x 72" | 47" x 89" | 70" x 89" | 91" x 89" | 91" x 133" |
| Long Lunchroom | 30" x 96" | 47" x 113" | 70" x 113" | 91" x 113" | 91" x 157" |
| Short Conference | 18" x 72" | 35" x 89" | 58" x 89" | 79" x 89" | 79" x 133" |
| Long Conference | 18" x 96" | 35" x 113" | 58" x 113" | 79" x 113" | 79" x 157" |
| Card | 30" x 30" to 36" x 36" | 47" x 47" to 53" x 53" | 69" x 47" to 75" x 53" | 91" x 47" to 97" x 53" | 91" x 91" to 97" x 97" |
| Napkins | Minimum 10" x 10" (tea or cocktail) to maximum 18" x 18" (dinner). Hem or fringe the edges. | ||||
| Miscellaneous | Use 1/2" for seams & 1/4", rolled twice, for hemming. |
| interior tent curtains | Take the width x 1½ - 2 (for fullness) and the length + 3" (for rod pocket at top & hem at bottom). Felled seams are recommended for maximum versatility. Interior curtains slow down unwanted breezes and add extra privacy. |
| cooler cover (originally designed for model w/hinged lid) | For the body, take the girth + 1" (for seam) + 1" (for ease) and the height of the box portion + 2½" (for elastic or cord pocket at top & hem at bottom). The handles can be allowed for here or cutouts and flaps made for them. For the lid, measure the length and width and add 12" to each dimension (6" for each edge) to cover the thickness of the lid and provide a "flap" to overlap the box portion. Do not try to fit this top, instead let it drape as a tablecloth. The lid cover can be affixed using Velcro(tm) glued to the lid and sewn to the fabric cover. The cover could have a built-in pillow or a coordinating loose one (Velcro again?) for comfortable extra seating. It'll look like a hassock when you're done! Because of the many makes and models of coolers, I will not attempt to describe exactly how to affix this to any particular one. Instead, I recommend you look at yours and see what would work best. Caution: Do not use a styrofoam cooler for extra seating! They're not strong enough! (Doh!) |
| folding chair cover w/ or w/o arms | There are too many styles and sizes to even attempt any directions but if you look at the piece logically and keep in mind using as few seams as possible, you can do it. Making a small-scale paper model might help..... |