Pattern Notes & Updates

Depending on the pattern and how it’s constructed, you’ll either see cutting diagrams (especially if the cuts go beyond width-of-fabric/WOF strips) or instructions written in list form. When written as a list, the strip size comes first (WOF), followed by how many strips to cut (in parentheses), and then the sub-cuts you’ll make from those strips. Here’s an example of how to read it:

The instructions always show:

• the strip size (WOF),

• how many strips to cut (in parentheses),

• and the sub-cuts you’ll make from those strips.

Note: Sometimes, to optimize your fabric and reduce waste, I’ll combine different sizes on one WOF strip. Start by cutting the full WOF-width pieces first, then trim the strip down to the smaller sub-cuts. I always try to order the cuts in “descending” order to make the process easy to follow.

For example:

Cut 5" × WOF (3), then sub-cut as follows:

• 5" × WOF (2): 5" × 5" (8)

• 5" × WOF (1): 5" × 5" (4); 4½" × 4½" (4)

means:

• Cut three 5"-wide strips from selvage to selvage.

• From each of the first two strips, cut (8) 5″ × 5″ squares for (16) 5″ × 5″ squares total

• From the third strip, cut (4) 5″ × 5″ squares and (4) 4½″ × 4½″ squares.