Measure twice, make once
Motif layout planner
Turn a measured, joined motif repeat into rows, columns, and a make count for a rectangular project.
The page shows its formula, example, assumptions, rounding, and limitations beside the calculator.
Motif layout planner
Turn a measured, joined motif repeat into rows, columns, and a make count for a rectangular project.
Formula and assumptions
The measured repeat can be rotated, and seam allowance is added at every edge. Cover mode rounds each axis up to full joined repeats, so the projected field may exceed the target; complete-only mode rounds down. The spare percentage is applied after the grid count. Use only for aligned rectangular layouts.
Worked example
Example: a 10 × 10 cm joined repeat covering 95 × 135 cm needs 10 columns × 14 rows = 140 motifs; 5% allowance means making 147.
Limits and rounding
Results are planning estimates from the values entered. Displayed decimals are rounded for craft use; whole materials and repeats round up where the method says so. Confirm gauge, material behavior, construction, and finished measurements before committing supplies.