What is your minimum cut?
We have a minimum cut of a quarter metre for most fabric. Please check the specific fabric page for cut units. If you order multiple units your fabric will be sent to you in one continuous piece.
What is a fat quarter and what is a long quarter?
A fat quarter is a way of cutting a quarter of a metre of fabric into a more useful shape. A fat quarter will measure 50cm x half the width of the fabric bolt. A long quarter will measure 25cm x the full width of the fabric bolt. Please see diagram below.
How much do you charge for postage?
Please see our Delivery and Returns page.
What is your returns policy?
Please see our Delivery and Returns page.
Do you deliver to BFPO addresses?
Yes we do! Please see our Delivery and Returns page for details on completing your address.
Can my fabric be washed?
Please check specific fabric product page for care instructions.
How do I calculate dressmaker's cup size for By Hand London & Papercut patterns?
In sewing patterns, cup size is the difference between your full bust and upper/high bust measurement (please note: this is not the same as bra size).
Bust – this is the measurement around your body across the fullest part of your bust.
Upper bust – this is the measurement around your body that is taken above your bust. Keep the measuring tape straight and measure just under your armpits.
To calculate your pattern cup size, measure both your upper bust and full bust. Next, subtract your upper/high bust from your full bust measurement and use the list below to work out your pattern cup size:
Pattern cup size = full bust – upper/high bust
1″ = A cup
2″ = B cup
3″ = C cup
4″ = D cup
5″ = DD cup
6″ = DDD cup
For example, if your bust size is 38” and upper bust is 34” you would be a D cup.
