Quick Answers

Pre-calculated answers to the most common woodworking questions. Click any question for the full breakdown, then customise it with the linked calculator.

Garments & Pleats

How do you calculate pleats for a skirt?

Box pleats need about 3x the finished width, knife pleats about 2x

Quilting

How do you calculate quilt backing and binding?

Backing: quilt size + 20cm overhang. Binding: perimeter + 25cm in 6.5cm strips