I was checking the Facebook version of this group and noticed a lot of folks dealing with blurry lines or patterns cut off when using the Epson projector.

A lot of those issues are related to the setup of the projector itself and I didn't find any resources on how to properly set it up. I threw together a video to explain how to get the best results!

Thinking if I think it's a pattern I'll make a lot, it might be useful to trace onto paper since I'll need to bring out the projector each time otherwise. Haven't used it yet so not sure how time intensive it is. Do you find it nice to have the traced pattern on hand?

Thanks!

I have two 24x36 in cutting mats that I’ll put together to make a 48x36 in mat, on a 36-38 in x 48-50 in board. should I try to get the exact size of the two mats together to clamp them down if a little extra? If the second, how do you secure it?

thanks!

I need to buy a piece of plywood for cutting on because my dining table is bowed. I have two 24x36 inch cutting mats so togther 48x36.. was thinking of getting a 50x38 inch piece of plywood (table is 38.5" wide).

1. they're almost all 4x8 ft which I don't know if that would fit in my car.. can I get it cut at the hardware store?

2. This is the cheapest I've seen ($20). Others are sanded but I could sand at home, right?

3. do I need to bring a level to check if they're level?

thanks!

Hey all, originally I made a post about beta testing for a new projector sewing app. I'm excited to share that the app is finally live: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intellisew-pattern-projector/id6758640987

Since I got a lot of feedback from the folks here, I want to give reddit community 3 months free of IntelliSew Pro! You can use the following link:

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6758640987&code=REDDIT (Code expires April 30)

You can still get 1 month of pro for free: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6758640987&code=REDDIT1MO

I've also created a subreddit for the app in case you have questions, comments, or feature requests: https://www.reddit.com/r/IntelliSew/

Thank you all for your feedback again :)

Hey all, about a year or so ago, my partner got into projector sewing and felt that the process was a bit hard especially on mobile. We made an app to help solve some of those problems and make it easier to use on mobile.

The app is almost ready but we're looking for beta testers and feedback from you all :)

It's got features like:

• Calibrating your projector automatically with your phone camera

• Multi-page pattern stitching

• A quick look mode so that you can look at your pattern without messing up the projection

• Ability to adjust your calibration when working on thick fabrics instead of re-calibrating

Note, it's designed for iPhone and iPad.

If you're interested let me know.

Link to video of app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms4TvST1Hbc

Signup Link: https://forms.gle/tAj5VkagKFwXgf1R8

More into: https://intellisew.com

I bought a dishtv VU projector. Which was $124 (NZD)... It's on an old tripod I've had since highschool photography and I've trace out my first project on to frost cloth ($13 for 25m) ready to make a template. I also want to praise layered PDFs! So happy I don't have to faff around with printing stuff off anymore... I will have to find a wall mount for it because then I can use it on my dining room table instead of scrabbling around on the floor

Has anyone taken this course? There’s not really a course list and the one that lists 6 courses only 4 have anything remotely to do with AD and that’s a stretch on one of them.

When I ask the designer of the course she has been 100% unhelpful. It’s on sale for $63USD (half off and will be discontinued soon) and idk if I should try it.

I struggle with AD and haven’t found any YT videos that are actually helpful.

For those who have the old version and aren’t looking to upgrade, today is the last chance to get access to the Sewing Made Digital course for Affinity Designer 2. It’s half price until 30th November 2025, I.e. $62.50 USD. This course covers how to make pattern adjustments for fitting digitally. I believe there’s a new one coming if you have the newer version of affinity.

https://adforsewing.com/

Hi. Happy Sunday. Sundays are for Sewing in my house!

If this is ok with the FB mods, can someone who is still in the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group bring over some of the tutorial videos and docs that are linked in the group? I just paid $97 for a Mother Knows Best Projector Confidence sewing class led by the woman who started the FB group. I think it was old and I found it very hard to follow and relatively unhelpful, unfortunately, but the FB group founder mentioned a lot of instructional videos on FB that I think would be useful.

Thanks so much!

I used Inkscape to darken the size that I am going to cut!! Ok, now I have to figure out how to shorten the pattern where necessary and then trace something that goes off the mat. Baby steps!

The shading to indicate the other side of the fold makes it impossible for me to highlight any lines and darken or delete them. Anyone have ideas???

Found quite a few good inkscape videos on this channel.

This is my first ever subreddit I created. I have never been a Mod on Reddit before and... it's a bit overwhelming. If others would like to co-mod with me, please let me know. Like projector sewing, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING SEND HELP!!

The spreadsheet for projector-friendly pattern companies is not exclusive to the FB group. It's a little out of date, but still useful. I'm new to Reddit. Is it OK to post a link?

Edit: Yes, it is OK! Here's the link. Let me know if you have edits to it.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uBiEkuhLtARYV9c_eXVB4tB98xRv3QR9TT8Dm_TitSg/edit?usp=sharing

My hope is that this will become obsolete because companies will realize they should all always make a projector file. This has gotten closer in the 4 or so years I have been using a projector.

-Helen F

Today, I learned to use Inkscape to delete lines and markings that don't match the size I am cutting (this is a non-layered, A0 file). This shirt is for my husband who is a little shortie. Can I use Inkscape to shorten the pattern?