Pattern Part 2

Before I slapped down cash for fabric I want to know how much I actually need. Time is the big issue at this point so I'm willing to spend a bit of money to save a bit of time.

I couldn't find any silicon coated nylon but I do know of a place that has a selection of rip-stop. Michael Levine's in Downtown LA (near work) has a pile at $4 a yard. I don't have time to go on safari so this will have to do.

To save money I spend a bit of time on the computer laying out potential cut patterns. These are known as markers in the fashion industry and I figure I saved a few yards and lots of potential stress by working this out in advance. 18 yards would give me plenty of fabric to build two Moai.