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Fabric Conversion Question
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 3:28 PM
Posted by CallMeT
I have only done cross-stitch kits before and this is my first attempt at a pattern from a book. The pattern that I'm using indicates 124w x 152h stitches on 28 ct cloth. What size in inches should I purchase? Thank you in advance!

Trish

  • Reply from Maria S.
    Monday, June 20, 2011 7:33 AM
    If you are stitching on 28 count evenweave or linen, you will be stitching over 2 threads that means 14 stitches to the inch just like the 14 count aida that is in kits most times. Now divide 14 into 124, the result will be 8" and 12 stitches left over. That 12 left over is so close to another inch, I would round it off to 9". Then add at least 3" on each side of that 9" for a total of 9 3 3 which is 15". You do the same thing for the 152. This time it would be 10" with 12 stitches left over, round those 12 stitches to one inch making it 11" plus 3" on each side for a total of 17" of fabric. Good luck and remember to begin your first stitch at the left side of a vertical thread. Makes for a nicer stitch if you begin that way. Remember never use making tape around the edges. If you have a sewing machine, zigzag all around or fabric. You can do the same with a serger. If these don't work for you, just simply over cast along the edges with a light coloured sewing thread. Good luck Go to top
  • Reply from wirose
    Monday, June 20, 2011 10:49 PM
    This may be easier to understand.

    Leaving 3" extra, you will need a 12"x 15"of 28 ct evenweave and would be stitching over 2 threads
    or
    on 14 ct aida, the same size, but stitch over one thread Go to top