Why are the dimensions used in patterns alternated between inches and centimetres?
While attending the Stitches & Craft Show recently we overheard a conversation between three ladies who were perplexed by the dual use of these measurements. As the majority of rulers for quilting are marked in inches (Imperial) many designers will use this measurement in sizing the project. However, as fabrics in Australia are measured in centimetres and metres (Metric), the fabric requirements on patterns will generally be noted in centimetres and inches to accommodate both measurements and those of us who are more comfortable with one or the other.
