moosie

Hi guys,
Is it possible to convert a quilt kit pattern that uses Width of Fabric cuts to Length of Fabric cuts? I can't buy anymore of the fabric so if it requires more fabric then I can't do it. I couldn't find anything in my searching to tell me how to convert?
Thanks,
-Moosie

dublb

I don't know but am sure that ya will get the answer soon. This board is good about that.

bearisgray

I have found that my quilting fabric widths vary from 40 to 45 inches.

I usually make my first cuts length of fabric - but I usually have larger pieces of fabric available.

If you tell us how much fabric you have - length and width - and what you are trying to cut from it - someone might be able to give you a cutting diagram -

But if you don't have enough fabric to start with (if you need 500 square inches and you only have 400 square inches) - you still won't have enough if you cut it LOF or WOF.

But sometimes that forces creativity and the results are better than the original plan.

cjsews

I would say sure go for it. The difference is that there is a little more stretch to the WOF. Since we try not to stretch our pieces, that shouldn’t matter

moosie

I have 43 usable inches in width (figuring 1/2" for selvages). I have 3.5 linear yards of fabric. So if I cut 43" widths I could fold it and cut the strips. However 43 x 3 = 129"/36"per yard=3.58 yards so I could be 2.88" short, assuming my math is right.

I'm trying to cut different size strips:
Strip size in ", number of strips needed in parentheses
1.25 (2)
2.75 (3)
3.5 (8)
4 (10)
9.5 (1)
4.25 (8)

JustAbitCrazy

Since you can't get any more of the fabric, I wouldn't chance it. I'd follow the pattern. If you are cutting squares, it makes no difference which way you begin the cut, because in the end two of the sides will be WOF and the other two will be LOF.

cjsews

Cut your largest pieces first. That way the leftovers from that cut can be used for the smallest pieces

moosie

Thanks guys, I gave up and just went with the pattern. I hate sewing long stretchy strips but if I don't like how it turns out I'll just buy more fabric and do it again when I control the fabric

bearisgray

It will be close.

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.