I have fabric that is 54" to 55" wide and 60 yards long. I am trying
to find the best
way to place my patterns on the fabric in order to minimize waste. The
fabric is printed with a simple farm scene, and it must be cut on a
30-degree angle once and then the pattern must be cut out again, but
this time the exact opposite of the first piece. These two pieces make
one unit. I am trying to make as many units as possible. The pattern
will be approximately 33" x 21 3/4" (that's thirty-three inches by
twenty-one and three quarter inches). I am thinking that if I had
autocad and new how to use it, that might help... If it helps, the
product I am making is on this page:
http://www.mammasmilk.com/double_layer.htm  It is the toile pattern
(any of the three on the top row). Perhaps the picture will help to
explain why the fabric has to be cut on a 30-degree angle and then the
opposite angle for the back. What I need: a drawing of how best to cut
and written instructions explaining how this is the best use of the
fabric.