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I'm sure I can find a way to get a simple tunic out of this bolt-end of purple linen, right? (4.75 yd) If not for me, for my sweetie.

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one word - graph paper. make sure you get the one with either 4 (typical) or 8 squares an inch. they make one 5 squares to an inch, ehhh, the desiner in me not keen on that one as it's not to an architects scale. (5 goes into 12 inches.... fractions, yuck)

draw out the size of the fabric on the graph paper in black ink. I usually use 4 squares to an inch. so each square represents 3 inches... after you've drawn out the size, then use a pencil and start doodling your ideas around (you can use tracing paper over it too). I've had many years of spacial planning, so it's a little easier for me.

if you are still needing help, contact me privately and I'll ask you for some simple measurements and work it out and pdf a sketch to you.