How to Calculate Pieces to Sew a Cylinder

This tutorial will walk you through the math to help you sew fabric cylinders - whether it be a water bottle cover or a round basket.
The math shown in this video will give you a perfectly fitting bottom for any size you choose. The following is a link to the worksheet to help you with the math: drive.google.com/open?id=1aRO...
Fabrics used in the video:
Both outer and fabrics are from the Florabelle Collection by Joel Dewberry.
Outer fabric name: Lingering Llamas in Sedona
Lining fabric name: Floral Gem in Taos

[@Sewist12]

I would love to see a full tutorial on the water bottle carrier. You are a master at clarity and creativity. Thanks for yet another great CZcams sewing video.

[@OxfordComma47]

Excellent information, I think you do some of the absolute best tutorials on You Tube. Clear camera shots of what you are doing, perfectly paced, with excellent narrative and explanations. This was almost a full tutorial on the container as it stands, but I would happily watch a tutorial if you’d like to make one! Tips and techniques that we can apply to our own designs are fabulous! I am grateful for what you do!

[@IMOO1896]

Your calculation is just what I’ve been looking for, thanks so much for clear guidance.

[@brynnman]

Yes please I would like to see how to make water bottle cover. I agree with the comment below.
Best sewing instructions on u tube, thank you so so much. Your amazing

[@seesterran3822]

This is exactly something I have wondered how to do. And such simple and clear explanations! (And I would love to see a complete tutorial for the water bottle cover, especially if it has a shoulder strap). Well done! Thank you.

[@eileenfb1948]

I always wondered about this as I like to draw my own patterns. Good to know it really is just down to using the calculater. Thank you.

[@littletortoisetaggie]

Love all your tutorials Michelle!

[@kathleenk7726]

Thank you, that really helped. I agree with Francis, best tutorials on CZcams!!

[@cherylduke6347]

I love your tutorials! You have taught me some very helpful sewing techniques to make sewing easier and fun. I would like to see a tutorial done by you on a wine tote. I think that would make a wonderful hostess gift. You are very talented teacher. Blessings!

[@pamketron]

Great job! This was very informative. Thank you for taking time to explain how to do this.

[@attifer6539]

Thanks for your videos and love to see the water bottle tutorial 😊

[@melissadavid3080]

Thank You! Love your videos and all the cool things you and sharing! Have a blessed day!

[@tinkerfeet]

Outstanding, we love to see a video on making the water bottle holder💗

[@marisah5724]

Thanks. Yes! I'd love the water bottle tutorial :)

[@brokahontis62]

Would love a tutorial on making one!

[@gladtidings4all]

Definitely I would like to see a tutorial on this cover. I have several different kinds of water bottle and shapes!

[@annb567]

Yes, a tutorial please. Thank you

[@mary-lynnmcconnell5656]

Just subscribed. Really enjoy your videos.

[@PegCoombes]

Thanks Michelle for the video on the Math - if you get chance a video on the bottle case would be great - thanks again

[@conniel.4601]

Great video! Would love to see a sewing video. Thanks!

[@nohayehia9876]

Thank you great video

[@jorobinson9548]

Brilliant thank you so much :)

[@santhibh3120]

Nice explanation

[@philby611]

Thanks very much!

[@WonkaSweet]

Thank you!

[@kiraleswei5934]

Thank you! :)

[@dorsetboronia2570]

Thanks Michelle, I would like a tutorial on the making please.
Dorrie in Australia

[@juliemaxwell3715]

Would love a tutorial 😊

[@GCC808]

Please do a tutorial on this water bottle pouch. Thank you 😊

[@maryjoroeder3194]

would love the tutorial

[@BirdcageandThread]

There are two new videos that follow on from this one.

[@frenchstamper]

Would love a tutorial for the cover, could also make one for a thermos. Thank you for all your great viseos.

[@BobbiJoNichols]

My question is this: I get a measurement for the diameter of a circle for cylinders I make, then I need to know how to figure out how wide to make the sleeve part of the cylinder. Just the opposite of the way you did it. I think. My customer gives me the measurement across the center of the cylinder opening and the length up and down for the height. How do I determine the width of fabric needed to fit the circle? Or am I over thinking this?

[@BirdcageandThread]

@@BobbiJoNichols - You would take the circumference (without seam allowance) then divide that by 3.142 (pi), which gives you the diameter. After you have determined the diameter of the circle, you would add one seam allowance to the perimeter of the circle. Then you would also add two seam allowances to the circumference.

[@lynnconroy8]

I’d like to see a tutorial!

[@lindalai9092]

I would love to get the tutorial

[@mslamarks]

Did you do a tutorial? I do like to see that too!!

[@debrayork4551]

Great information. I do have a question how do you determine 1 1/2 inches of ease? Is it just a rule of thumb or is there a calculation to make to determine the ease? For example if my circle, including seam allowance is 6.5 inches and the thickness of my fabric/interfacings is 1/8 of an inch (I use a lot of leather for my projects) how do I determine the amount of ease to get my cylinder length? TIA

[@BirdcageandThread]

Great question!! I just did a 'guesstimate', based on the thickness of fabrics and batting. I gave myself a visual by wrapping the tape measure loosely around the cylinder and guessed on the thickness.

[@debrayork4551]

Thanks, I usually multiply the circle diameter by pi (or 3.14-gotta love a scientific calculator on an iPhone) add a couple of extra inches, then clip it onto the circle to adjust, just wondered if there was an easier/faster way.

[@ladypoppercakes]

OK SO WHAT DID I MISS BECAUSE YOU WENT FROM TALKING ABOUT THE CIRCLE TO CUTTING, WE DID NOT SEE HOW YOU SEWED THE PIECE YOU ARE CUTTING ON NOW. WHAT GIVES???

[@BirdcageandThread]

I do not show any sewing in my video.