Fabric Cutting: Pattern Direction, Symmetry, Waste
Production-focused guide to upholstery cutting plans: directional pile, pattern repeat, seam alignment, and waste control trade-offs.
Every upholstery fabric has orientation logic. Cutting plans define whether modules look coherent or visually misaligned under light, and often determine complaint risk.
Allowance for repeat patterns
Pattern repeats require planned reserve for seam matching. Zero-margin cutting may look economical initially but can become costly after visible asymmetry.