Originally Posted by
peekaboostitches
Thanks - I am planning on doing that with everything else, but it's about 300 pieces for the background, so it's over 3 yards of fabric. They're all strips and squares, I just would prefer to have them optimized for the least amount of waste.
So, your pattern will say ... cut 50 of X size/shape, 40 of Y, 50 of Z etc.
It's really no different than what you will do for the others.
The strips are straight forward as they are probably cut WOF.
For cut pieces, calculate # per WOF, and determine the #WOF you need.
If you don't need a full WOF, use the rest of that width for smaller pieces.
Taking the time to and DIY, before you start cutting is well worth it.
Then go to the cutting table with your "map" and follow the plan!