Upload a photo
Open the kinusaiga pattern maker. Use Upload a photo, or follow Drag & drop, click, or paste (Ctrl+V). Formats note: JPG, PNG or WebP · stays on your device — processing stays in the browser.
Or use Or try a sample: (Sunset, Cat & moon, Sunflower). Clear subjects and simple backgrounds work best.
Size and simplification
- Board size — e.g. 5 × 5 in (13 cm), 5 × 7 in (13 × 18 cm), 8 × 8 in (20 cm), 8 × 10 in (20 × 25 cm).
- Orientation: Portrait / Landscape.
- Photo fit: Crop or Fit.
- Fabric colors: Simple → Rich.
- Piece size: Fine detail → Big & easy (presets like Fine detail, Detailed, Medium, Large, Big & easy).
- Smooth shapes, Line weight (Thin/Medium/Bold), Show numbers.
Fabric map vs cut map
Preview tabs: Fabric map, Cut map, Photo.
- Fabric map (Fabric map) — numbered colors vs the Fabric list.
- Cut map (Cut map) — lines to tape onto foam and score.
- Photo — original photo.
Keep small details
The sidebar checkbox Keep small details (eyes, noses) biases the algorithm to keep eyes/noses. After a pattern appears, use Tap to keep a detail on the preview to pin features as their own pieces; clear taps with the clear-points control when needed.
Print, PNG, SVG
- PDF — print at print at 100% / “Actual size”; check the 1-inch bar (should measure 1 inch).
- PNG and SVG — one two-page file: cut map + fabric map/list at real size.
There is no community Share on this tool.
Make it in fabric
Next: beginner tutorial and supplies. For hand-drawn shapes use the kinusaiga designer ( Draw kinusaiga shapes and export cut and fabric maps), or Edit a free pattern.
Practice: clear subjects and simple backgrounds segment more reliably; raise piece size or lower color count when details overwhelm. Always print at 100% real size — do not use fit-to-page. There is no community Share on this tool; export is Print / PNG / SVG. Very thin regions may merge on the cut map so pieces stay tuckable.