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Gathered Ribbon Ruffle Plan

Estimate ribbon consumption and segment joins for a gathered trim at a chosen fullness.

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FormulaRaw gathered ribbon demand = edge*fullness; Pieces including join loss = Math.ceil((edge*fullness-join)/(segment-join)); Length lost at joins = Math.max(0,Math.ceil((edge*fullness-join)/(segment-join))-1)*join

Made for real tasks

  • Estimate ribbon consumption and segment joins for a gathered trim at a chosen fullness.
  • Compare an alternative set of measurements without uploading personal data.
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Worked example

Inputs

Edge to decorate
250 cm
Gathering ratio
2.5 ×
Usable ribbon piece length
200 cm
Length lost per join
2 cm

Expected results

Raw gathered ribbon demand
625 cm
Pieces including join loss
4 pieces
Length lost at joins
6 cm

Load the example in the workspace to reproduce these results. Display rounding does not change the underlying calculation.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter edge to decorate, gathering ratio, usable ribbon piece length, and length lost per join in the displayed units.
  2. Calculate and use each labeled result for gathered ribbon ruffle plan. Compare the result with a measured sample before committing materials.

Try this example

{
  "edge": 250,
  "fullness": 2.5,
  "segment": 200,
  "join": 2
}

Accuracy and scope

A planning model using your measurements and assumptions; allowances do not guarantee fit or yield. Test a sample before cutting or purchasing.

Is my data uploaded?

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