How to Calculate Fabric Size for Your Cross Stitch Projects

Calculating how much fabric you will need for a cross stitch project can cause quite a lot of anxiety so I'm sharing my step by step process for easily figuring this out.
I'll cover how to work out the finished design size and how to choose the amount of margins you need to add.
Grab your free guide and worksheet as a handy reference, and cut your fabric with confidence!
Chapters;
00:00 Start
01:46 Intro to fabric sizing
03:05 Step 1 - what fabric are you using?
04:31 Step 2 - what will your finished stitched design size be?
06:38 Step 3 - how much margin do you need to add?
09:42 Embroidery hoop finish
11:06 Framed finish
13:17 Aperture greeting card finish
15:09 ‘Patch’ finish
17:32 Final tip to reduce fabric fraying
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[@Stitchbystitchbystitch]

This was SUCH a helpful video. Thank you! And omg such a cute dragon pattern 💕

[@catkinandlillie]

Thanks so much 😊 I'm happy it was helpful, and that you loved the little dragon as he helped me with my demos 😄

[@Ariel_ButNotTheMermaid]

Thank you , Kat! Great video!!

[@catkinandlillie]

You're welcome! Hope it's helpful 😊

[@officialmermaidscove1376]

Thank you for the breakdown! Very informative! ❤

[@catkinandlillie]

Thank you, and I'm delighted this was helpful to you 😊

[@CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo]

Too much maths for a Monday morning! 😵‍💫🤯
I need a stronger coffee. 😅
Thanks Kat. (And congrats on 4k) 👍

[@catkinandlillie]

That's fair...nobody really wants maths on a Monday morning 😂
Thanks for spotting my 4k...so happy 😄