Kinusaiga guides
Make the pattern and the finished piece work together
A clean outline is not enough. Good Kinusaiga begins with an image that can become real fabric pieces and ends with careful printing, cutting and tucking. These guides explain the decisions that make the difference.
What Kinusaiga is and how a fabric picture holds together
Understand the board, the grooves and the role each piece of fabric plays in the finished surface.
Understand KinusaigaPrepare your workspaceTools and materials worth buying
Build a sensible kit with the right board, fabric, cutting tools and finishing materials.
Build your kitChoose a strong subjectHow to choose an image that will work
Learn why clear shapes beat busy detail and how to judge an image before you convert it.
Choose an imageBuild the patternTurn a photograph into a usable Kinusaiga pattern
Follow the path from crop and color choices to a pattern that still feels like the original subject.
Follow the processMove from screen to boardPrint and transfer your pattern at the right size
Keep the scale accurate and move every important line onto the board without losing alignment.
Print with confidenceFive detailed guides with practical advice for real projects