Hook & Seam

Kinusaiga pattern maker

Upload a picture and enter your board size. We split it into colour areas you can cut and tuck, with no stitches to count. How kinusaiga works

How it works

  1. Add a pictureChoose a clear picture with large shapes.
  2. Set size and coloursEnter your board size and watch the result change.
  3. Download and printGet the numbered, full-size template as a PDF.

Read the full guide

1Picture

PNG, JPG or WebP, up to 8 MB and 3000 px on the longer side.

For a good result
  • One clear subject and large shapes
  • A few flat colours and a plain background
  • Crop out frames and busy surroundings first
  • Small text, fine lines and soft shadows may be lost or turn into extra pieces

2Board size

If the picture has a different shape, it is cropped from the centre.

3Colours and detail
4Name (optional)

Up to 40 characters. Letters, numbers, spaces and - _ . ' ( ) are allowed.

Sample picture. Add yours in step 1.

Sizes may vary with the materials you use. We suggest making a small sample first. Simple pictures work best, and busy photos can lose detail.

See ready-made kinusaiga patterns