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Which panel orientation gives me more cuts from my fabric?
For each orientation, round the number of panels fitting along each side down and multiply. The higher count is achievable when rotation is allowed. Include seam allowances in cut dimensions and check fabric direction before rotating.
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Worked example
With the example inputs below, the calculator returns these results.
Best single-orientation yield 18
- Usable fabric length
- 5 m
- Usable fabric width
- 1.4 m
- Cut panel length
- 0.75 m
- Cut panel width
- 0.45 m
Other results
- Lengthwise panels
- 18
- Rotated panels
- 11
Use your own figures
Choose an orientation and see the usable count before cutting fabric. Open the worksheet, replace the example values, then copy or print the result.
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