Weight of fabric

[LordDamax]

I know weight of fabric means X amount of the fabric weighs X ounces, or rather, I assume that. Makes sense. Paper works the same way as I understand it. 24lb paper means X sheets/reams/etc weighs 24 pounds (I think it's for 2000 sheets, not positive).

So, how much area for weight of fabric? Or if I'm completely off base, someone clue me in ;)

Thanks!

[cavscout]

I believe it is 1 yard of tyhe fabric weighs X oz. (13 oz.) The question is, "is it 13 oz. double width or single width? If it's 13 oz double width then you only have a 6.5 oz. kilt.

Correct me if I'm wrong but this is what I understood from Barb's book.

[LordDamax]

I thought 1 yard also, but like you said, is it 30" wide? 45"? 60"? That changes things... and if it's double wide at 60" that doesnt make a 13oz a 6.5oz...

So I'm thinking maybe 1 square yard (36"x36")? Dunno. I guess I could google it... man, so much TYPING... waahh...

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Before we go through this again, do a "search" through the general section on material weight. You'll find the definitive thread on the subject.

[RockyR]

It's 1 full yard at the FULL WIDTH OF THE BOLT. most bolts come in 56 to 60 inch widths.

[LordDamax]

That makes no sense though... what if for some reason it's woven at a smaller width? Doesnt change the weight of the fabric or how dense or heavy it is. Now I can see "The weight of 1 yard at 60" wide" but "1 yard at the full bolt width" doesnt make any sense.