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A standalone English tutorial on recording fabric measurements and interpreting percentage calculations. The lesson separates original, stretched and released lengths, explains their different denominators, and distinguishes signed contraction from growth. Worked examples show why rectangular area change is calculated from the product of the retained side ratios rather than by adding side percentages. Additional sections cover consistent units, rounding, CSV input checks and reproducible software calculations. Learners can read the complete lesson online; links to a PDF, editable text and versioned software are provided. Basic arithmetic and ratios are sufficient for the introductory examples. Software reproduction is optional. Prepared for Sewlore with AI assistance using OpenAI Codex. All worked measurements and CSV records are hypothetical; the guide reports no physical fabric testing and makes no peer-review, academic-credential or standards-compliance claim. Its calculations describe recorded inputs and do not establish garment fit or recommended fabric-care procedures. The page explicitly states MIT licensing for its educational text and document source where copyright applies.

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