Complete fabric charts for the kameez (top), salwar or churidar (bottom), and dupatta — calculated separately so you know exactly how much to buy from each bolt of fabric.
Values for full-sleeve kameez, medium chest size (38–42"). Sleeveless saves 0.50 m; short sleeve saves 0.35 m. For chest above 42", add 0.25 m.
| Kameez Length | Style | 36" fabric | 44" fabric | 54" fabric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip length | 28–30 inches | 2.75 m | 2.25 m | 2.00 m |
| Thigh length | 34–36 inches | 3.25 m | 2.75 m | 2.25 m |
| Knee length | 40–42 inches | 3.75 m | 3.25 m | 2.75 m |
| Floor / Anarkali | 46–50 inches | 5.00 m | 4.00 m | 3.25 m |
Standard bottom length 40 inches. For palazzo/wide-leg styles with lots of flare, the fabric requirement increases significantly.
| Bottom Style | 36" fabric | 44" fabric | 54" fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churidar (fitted / tapered) | 2.50 m | 2.00 m | 1.75 m |
| Straight salwar | 2.75 m | 2.25 m | 2.00 m |
| Palazzo / wide leg | 3.50 m | 2.75 m | 2.25 m |
A standard rectangular dupatta on 44" fabric needs 2.25–2.50 m. Wide dupattas with embroidered borders need 2.75–3.00 m.
Add kameez + bottom + dupatta for total fabric. Buying from the same cloth piece gives you a perfect colour match.
Enter your actual measurements to calculate the kameez top and salwar/churidar bottom separately — for any fabric width you're buying.
On 44" wide fabric: a hip-length suit (kameez + churidar + dupatta) needs about 6.50 m total. A knee-length suit needs 7.75 m. A floor-length anarkali needs about 8.25 m. Always add 10% buffer.
With full sleeves on 44" fabric: hip-length 2.25 m, thigh-length 2.75 m, knee-length 3.25 m, floor/anarkali 4.00 m. For sleeveless, subtract 0.50 m from each figure.
A standard dupatta needs 2.25–2.50 m on 44" wide fabric. Wider dupattas with heavily embroidered borders may need 2.75–3.00 m. On 36" fabric, add 0.25 m extra.
Yes — always buy from the same dye lot if using the same fabric. Even small dye-lot variations can cause visible colour differences between the top and bottom. Most fabric shops sell matching dress material bundles for this reason.
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