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Quilter’s FabriCalc Quilting Calculator: How to Change to Fabric Width – Calculating Backing Yardage

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Q: I purchased the 8400 quilter’s fabricalc, and I don’t understand how to change to fabric width for my project. I want to figure the backing using 108″ width material. My project is 113.50″w x 134.25″ long. Thank you.A: If you only needs to know the backing yardage using 108 Inch fabric, enter 108 [Inch] [Conv] [-] then continue entering 113.5 [Inch] [Top Width] 134.25 [Inch] [Top Length]. Now press [Quilt Ydg] twice. You need to remember that I have it adding 4 extra inches to all four sides for the longarm.If you have the very first version you will...

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