Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky

Sno - I borrowed this image from the link provided earlier. I added numbers.

Tell me how they are divided up after each cut. Please type as simply as possible, and don't move any fabrics yet. I can figure this out! I've walked students through word problems, I can figure this out dangit! :!:

So from you, I want something like:

1st cut: 1-8 on one side, 9-11 on other
2nd cut: 1-5, 6-8, 9-11

That way, I can see that you have a piece, after the first cut, that will eventually turn into 1-8, and after the second cut 9-11. Then I see your 2nd cut breaks up 1-8 so 1-5 are now on 1 piece of fabric, and 6-8 are on a 2nd, with 9-11 not doing anything

If you can understand what I said, and give me that, I think I can tell you what to do :D

And again, don't start moving fabrics yet! I just care about what each cut will give you.