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# How Much Fabric Do You Need for a Salwar Suit? Metres Guide | सूट के लिए कितना कपड़ा
- URL: https://shreeambika.in/blog/how-much-fabric-for-salwar-suit/
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:00:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-04T19:02:55.000Z
- Description: Kurti, salwar, churidar, palazzo, patiala and dupatta: how many metres to buy. English + हिंदी.
- Author: Shree Ambika
- Tags: Ladies Boutique, Matching Centre, Style Tips

*English |* [*हिंदी में पढ़ें*](#hindi)

Bought an unstitched suit, or picking fabric from a roll? The most common question we get at the counter is: **how many metres do I need?** Here is our working guide from the tailoring table at Shree Ambika, Bolinj Naka.

## Quick guide (fabric 42 to 44 inches wide)

| Garment                        | Up to 5'4" / size M | Taller or size L to XXL |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Kurta / kurti (knee length)    | 2.25 to 2.5 m       | 2.75 to 3 m             |
| Long kurta / Anarkali          | 3 to 5 m            | 4 to 6 m                |
| Straight pant / cigarette pant | 1.25 to 1.5 m       | 1.5 to 1.75 m           |
| Salwar                         | 2.5 m               | 3 m                     |
| Churidar (cut on bias)         | 2.5 to 2.75 m       | 3 m                     |
| Palazzo                        | 2.5 to 3 m          | 3 to 3.5 m              |
| Patiala salwar                 | 3.5 to 4 m          | 4 to 4.5 m              |
| Dupatta                        | 2.25 to 2.5 m       | 2.5 m                   |

A standard 3-piece unstitched suit usually comes as about 2.5 m top, 2.5 m bottom and 2.25 to 2.5 m dupatta. That is enough for a knee-length kurta with salwar, churidar or straight pant for most people.

## What changes the number

- **Fabric width:** wide fabric (54 to 58 inches) needs about 20 to 25% less. Narrow handloom (36 inches) needs about 25% more.
- **Length and flare:** every extra 4 inches of kurta length adds roughly 0.25 m. Kalis, Anarkali panels and flared palazzos need much more.
- **Sleeves:** full sleeves add about 0.25 m over half sleeves.
- **Prints and borders:** big motifs, one-way prints and border placement need extra so the design matches. Keep 0.25 to 0.5 m spare.
- **Shrinkage:** cotton and handloom (like Maheshwari) can shrink. Wash or dip the fabric before cutting, and add about 5% if you will not.
- **Lining:** sheer fabric like muslin, chiffon or net needs lining of the same length as the kurta.

## Our tip

Bring your fabric to us before you buy the bottom or dupatta separately. We will measure you and tell you exactly what is enough, so nothing is wasted.

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## सूट के लिए कितना कपड़ा चाहिए?

42 से 44 इंच चौड़े कपड़े में, 5'4" तक की ऊंचाई के लिए: कुर्ती 2.25 से 2.5 मीटर, सलवार 2.5 मीटर, चूड़ीदार 2.5 से 2.75 मीटर, प्लाज़ो 2.5 से 3 मीटर, पटियाला 3.5 से 4 मीटर, दुपट्टा 2.25 से 2.5 मीटर। लंबी कद या बड़े साइज़ के लिए आधा मीटर ज़्यादा रखें। चौड़ा कपड़ा (54 इंच+) हो तो कम लगेगा, हैंडलूम (36 इंच) हो तो ज़्यादा। कॉटन और माहेश्वरी कपड़ा काटने से पहले धो लें।

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