Originally Posted by bearisgray

If you cut WOF - crosswise - the way I figured it:

You have 3.5 yards of fabric = 126 inches of length

I also have the total of the strips needed to be 122.25 inches.

The advice to start with the widest strips needed and work down to the smallest ones is very practical. Also, read the directions carefully - if you run short on the narrow strips, you may be able to cut leftover pieces from the wider strips - if there are any leftovers.

Can you post a link to the pattern you are using?

I do know that when I cut strips with a ruler, that they are actually a couple of threads wider than the "exact" number due to the width of cutting blade against the ruler and how I place the ruler.

So - if I was going to cut ten 2.0-inch strips, theoretically, I should be able to get it out of 20 inches of fabric. In actuality, if I did not make any mistakes, it would be closer to at least 20.5 inches of fabric used.

Even though the cutting blade is narrow, it's a bit like a saw blade and a bit of fabric "disappears" with each cut.

Originally Posted by ckcowl

The cuts you listed add up to 122.25”
not sure why you want to cut your fabric lengthwise instead of width but cutting it wof. You have plenty
i would start with cutting a 40” piece then cut those (10) 4” strips, then the next largest 34” for the (8) 4.25” - the 28” piece for the (8) 3 1/2” strips, etc and work your way down to smallest piece needed.