Fearless Pattern Repeats - Half Drop & Drop Match Patterns

The dreaded half-drop and drop-match patterns repeats. Many workrooms believe they must order large quantities of extra fabric to properly cut these pattern repeats. In reality, learning to cut A and B cuts completely eliminates all waste. Never be surprised by a drop-match fabric again.

The following article was published in the Drapery & Design Professional Magazine, Volume 2010, Issue 1. It is re-printed here with permission.

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If you enjoyed this article, you might enjoy:

Fearless Pattern Repeats - Part 1 - Basics of pattern matching and handling various types of repeats.

Fearless Pattern Repeats - Part 2 - all about stripes & plaids

Cutting Techniques

Squaring Fabric

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Scroll down for a complete Table of Contents from this issue. Subscribe now to have Drapery & Design Professional mailed to your business.

If you enjoyed this article, you might enjoy:

Fearless Pattern Repeats - Part 1 - Basics of pattern matching and handling various types of repeats.

Fearless Pattern Repeats - Part 2 - all about stripes & plaids

Half-Drop & Drop Match Repeats

Cutting Techniques

Squaring Fabric

Return to the Sew Easy Windows articles Table of Contents page.

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