Strip Piecing Calculator
Calculate strip cut width, total strips needed, and fabric yardage for strip-pieced quilting projects.
Inputs
in
in
Results
Cut Strip Width
2.5 in
Total Strips to Cut
20
Total Fabric Yards1.39 yd
Finished Set Width10 in
Fabric per Set12.5 in
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Finished Strip Width, Seam Allowance, and Strips per Set.
- Set Sets Needed.
- Review Cut Strip Width (in) and Total Strips to Cut.
- Use Total Fabric Yards (yd) and Finished Set Width to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
How the result changes with Finished Strip Width
| Finished Strip Width | Cut Strip Width | Total Strips to Cut |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | 2.15 in | 20 |
| 4.52 | 5.02 in | 20 |
| 7.98 | 8.48 in | 20 |
| 11 | 11.5 in | 20 |
What each input means
- Finished Strip Width
- Desired finished width of each strip in inches.
- Seam Allowance
- Seam allowance on each side of the strip.
- Strips per Set
- Number of strips sewn together in each strip set.
- Sets Needed
- Number of identical strip sets to make.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersFinished Strip Width = 2, Seam Allowance = 0.25, Strips per Set = 5, Sets Needed = 4 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Cut Strip WidthCut Strip Width2.5 = 2.5
- Calculate Total Strips to CutTotal Strips to Cut20 = 20
- Calculate Total Fabric YardsTotal Fabric Yards1.39 = 1.39
- Calculate Finished Set WidthFinished Set Width10 = 10
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