Measure the fabric you can actually use
Lay the remnant flat without stretching it, then measure the usable width and length. For an irregular shape, record a rectangle that fits inside the usable area or keep separate measurements for distinct pieces. The widest and longest points alone may describe a rectangle you cannot actually cut.
Check whether the measurements include selvedges, damaged edges or a cut-out section. Add a note when those details affect what you can make.
For a rectangular remainder
For example, after using part of a piece, you might have a single rectangle measuring 110 cm wide by 65 cm long. Record that remaining rectangle rather than the original purchase length.
- Smooth out folds and lay the fabric on a flat surface.
- Measure width and length in your chosen unit.
- Check both measurements before saving; 80 cm is 0.8 m, not 8 m.
- Keep the fabric’s direction or print placement in mind when planning cuts.
For separate or irregular offcuts
Keep separate pieces separate in your records. Two pieces measuring 50 × 40 cm do not provide the same cutting options as one piece measuring 100 × 40 cm, even though their total area is the same.
For an L-shaped remnant, a simple measurement could describe the largest useful rectangle you want to track. Note the extra section if you keep it. If you need a more detailed record, use the app’s cut and offcut workflow rather than entering the outer dimensions as a full rectangle.
Record the update in Weavers Cabinet
Open the fabric and choose Update fabric or Update piece. Use Record what’s left for a single rectangular remainder, or None left if you’ve used it up. Choose Record what I used when you want to track cuts and retained offcuts in more detail.
Review the result before saving. If you record the wrong amount, the journal lets you undo an update; later dependent cuts need to be undone first.