Fabric Math Made Easy

Directional and Nap Layouts: Comparing Two Layouts to Reduce Waste

Directional and Nap Layouts: Comparing Two Layouts to Reduce Waste

With a directional or nap fabric you cannot rotate pieces, but you can still choose between a lengthwise layout (all rows stacked along the grain) and a mixed layout that pairs long pieces with…
Directional and Nap Fabric Layouts: The Measurements You Need Before Buying

Directional and Nap Fabric Layouts: The Measurements You Need Before Buying

Before buying a directional or nap fabric, measure the pattern's longest piece, the print's repeat length (or confirm the nap direction), and the total length of all pieces laid in a single…
Fabric-Width Substitutions: Comparing Two Layouts to Reduce Waste

Fabric-Width Substitutions: Comparing Two Layouts to Reduce Waste

To compare two layouts, lay the same pattern pieces on each width on paper first and measure the total length each layout consumes, including the unusable gaps.