Cutting

[MinUph]

I am curious on how people cut. I learned to measure a piece and cut the complete job, going back to finish patterning after everything was rough cut.

[sofadoc]

I don't know how to vote on that one. On basic panels, I either cut away, or measure. On panels where the exact measurements and pattern matching are critical, I might use the old pattern.
I also use the "rough cut" method a lot too.
Did I answer that like a true politician? ;)

[Staplpulr]

I prefer to only cut a pattern once . It seams like a waste of time to cut a part ,like  an I/A twice.

[Mojo]

Measure and cut. :)

Chris

[kodydog]

I do it like you do Paul

[Mike8560]

FIF I'm doing like an old boat seat I'll copy the old if I'm make a new  sime
cushion I copy the foam. If it's canvas  I make a new pattern

[bobbin]

Depends on the job.  If it's a series of cushions then it's measure and cut.  If it's something with a lot of shape, I'll pattern and work from that.  With slipcovers I take measurements of the pieces required, and cut the pieces and fit those, trimming away what fabric is excess. 

But I always take measurements and calculate yardage requirements based on them.  It's a little time consuming right now, as I'm tentative about "eyeballing" something and spitting out a yardage estimate, but it works and I know I'll have enough cloth to get the job done satisfactorily.