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This is not a possibility for many. Regarding alterations, I think it would make sense to have a program where you could put in alterations. The desire to combine technology with sewing patterns – from the early days of PDF patterns to today’s emerging trend of sewing with projectors to a future where sewists use augmented reality to design and create garments – is strong and there’s a growing online community behind it.Known as the inventor of paperless sewing, Elizabeth Caven has always had an interest in merging technology with sewing. I think the reality is that using a projector doesn’t work very well for all sewing circumstances, at least not yet. If you have a permanent set up then having your projector plugged will be best, as you may knock it out of calibration every time you recharge the battery. If an A0 with layers is included then this can normally be used. Do you use one or want to use one? Before buying her projector, she sought out advice in other sewing groups on Facebook about the best one to buy, but realized that without a dedicated space, people weren’t engaged in conversations about projectors. No - fabric, pattern releases not related to projectors, or contests (even if projector-related). My husband made something to attach it to, but there are also all different kinds of mounts available to put your projector on.Here is another view of my projector. I think a very low throw ratio would be the best reason to increase the amount you spend for most people. If you want to find out how to use your projector once you’ve got it all set up, head straight over to my I’ve mentioned some great resources already in this post. These things can add up quickly if you sew a lot of different patterns and sizes.STORAGE – you no longer need to worry about storing all your paper patterns, or worse, losing them and having to print them out again.TIME SAVING – I can’t emphasise this one enough.
I’m short and between sizes, so always have to shorten the pattern first, then make multiple adjustments to fit. Sounds too good to believe doesn’t it? It may vary slightly for different sewing patterns but is a good starting point.
You don’t need a projector that is designed specifically for sewing either, many people have successfully set up a cutting space at home, using a standard movie projector. This is a huge plus and I hope it expands the sewing arts. Would you be interested?That’s why I’m super stoked about this not so new, new technology. I've recently jumped on board with the latest craze in the online sewing community -- projector cutting! She sought out blogs that demonstrated sewing techniques in photographs and then she jumped into digital patterns.“I downloaded my first PDF pattern and I was just hooked,” she said. The desire to combine technology with sewing patterns – from the early days of PDF patterns to today’s emerging trend of sewing with projectors to a future where sewists use augmented reality to design and create garments – is strong and there’s a growing online community behind it. You can also find a lot of answers in these two pattern groups: Projectors for sewing (international group) and Naaien met een projector/beamer (Dutch group). Indie pattern makers are asking which patterns people would like made into projector patterns. In order to explain throw ratio, we first need to know that the For example, a throw ratio of 2.0 means that if your lens is 2m away from your cutting table, the width of the projected area will be 1m. This just reads as one big advertisement without the critical eye that I expect from CIA.Thank you for your feedback, Melissa.
I can’t wait to hear more about sewing with a projector!I find the concept intriguing, though I wouldn’t have space for it. And this is just the beginning. For a temporary set up, battery power reduces the wires you will need have around your machine.SIZE – projectors can vary significantly in size. I chose an Apeman 4800 which is no longer listed but this “I anticipate that most designers will be on board by the end of the year, as more customers request them.”Laura is our Social Media Manager and Staff Writer. If you use a cutting mat with a rotary cutter, then it makes sense to try and obtain a projected area that is a similar size to the cutting mat? It’s one of those things you are amazed by, and then think, why haven’t I been doing this already?One of the best things about this new-old tech is that A0 files, usually used for large format printing (sending out to print shops) are perfect for projecting. This is definitely something you might want in a pattern when using a projector, because this way you can select only the size (or sizes if you want to blend) you need and project only that size onto your fabric. If you are using an HDMI cable then consider how long you would need it to be, especially if your cutting table is a quite far from your computer.Ideally the surface you are projecting onto will be perfectly flat and level. I already can’t imagine being without mine.After getting my first request for a projector file a couple of months ago, I joined the Facebook group The first thing you should know about buying a projector is that there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution. I don’t think a topic’s criteria needs to include accessibility for all people everywhere. The lumen figures given for cheaper projectors are often exaggerated though.NATIVE RESOLUTION – this is the best resolution your projector can display, even if the file you are projecting has a higher resolution. “I love anything I can do that makes my customers happy and makes sewing a more enjoyable process,” she said. “It became clear as people got more excited about the idea that it was frustrating to not be able to know exact dates for when they would have the technology in their hands,” Caven explained.Today, Caven is starting to look even farther into the future by considering the possibility of using augmented reality for sewing.
This is not a possibility for many. Regarding alterations, I think it would make sense to have a program where you could put in alterations. The desire to combine technology with sewing patterns – from the early days of PDF patterns to today’s emerging trend of sewing with projectors to a future where sewists use augmented reality to design and create garments – is strong and there’s a growing online community behind it.Known as the inventor of paperless sewing, Elizabeth Caven has always had an interest in merging technology with sewing. I think the reality is that using a projector doesn’t work very well for all sewing circumstances, at least not yet. If you have a permanent set up then having your projector plugged will be best, as you may knock it out of calibration every time you recharge the battery. If an A0 with layers is included then this can normally be used. Do you use one or want to use one? Before buying her projector, she sought out advice in other sewing groups on Facebook about the best one to buy, but realized that without a dedicated space, people weren’t engaged in conversations about projectors. No - fabric, pattern releases not related to projectors, or contests (even if projector-related). My husband made something to attach it to, but there are also all different kinds of mounts available to put your projector on.Here is another view of my projector. I think a very low throw ratio would be the best reason to increase the amount you spend for most people. If you want to find out how to use your projector once you’ve got it all set up, head straight over to my I’ve mentioned some great resources already in this post. These things can add up quickly if you sew a lot of different patterns and sizes.STORAGE – you no longer need to worry about storing all your paper patterns, or worse, losing them and having to print them out again.TIME SAVING – I can’t emphasise this one enough.
I’m short and between sizes, so always have to shorten the pattern first, then make multiple adjustments to fit. Sounds too good to believe doesn’t it? It may vary slightly for different sewing patterns but is a good starting point.
You don’t need a projector that is designed specifically for sewing either, many people have successfully set up a cutting space at home, using a standard movie projector. This is a huge plus and I hope it expands the sewing arts. Would you be interested?That’s why I’m super stoked about this not so new, new technology. I've recently jumped on board with the latest craze in the online sewing community -- projector cutting! She sought out blogs that demonstrated sewing techniques in photographs and then she jumped into digital patterns.“I downloaded my first PDF pattern and I was just hooked,” she said. The desire to combine technology with sewing patterns – from the early days of PDF patterns to today’s emerging trend of sewing with projectors to a future where sewists use augmented reality to design and create garments – is strong and there’s a growing online community behind it. You can also find a lot of answers in these two pattern groups: Projectors for sewing (international group) and Naaien met een projector/beamer (Dutch group). Indie pattern makers are asking which patterns people would like made into projector patterns. In order to explain throw ratio, we first need to know that the For example, a throw ratio of 2.0 means that if your lens is 2m away from your cutting table, the width of the projected area will be 1m. This just reads as one big advertisement without the critical eye that I expect from CIA.Thank you for your feedback, Melissa.
I can’t wait to hear more about sewing with a projector!I find the concept intriguing, though I wouldn’t have space for it. And this is just the beginning. For a temporary set up, battery power reduces the wires you will need have around your machine.SIZE – projectors can vary significantly in size. I chose an Apeman 4800 which is no longer listed but this “I anticipate that most designers will be on board by the end of the year, as more customers request them.”Laura is our Social Media Manager and Staff Writer. If you use a cutting mat with a rotary cutter, then it makes sense to try and obtain a projected area that is a similar size to the cutting mat? It’s one of those things you are amazed by, and then think, why haven’t I been doing this already?One of the best things about this new-old tech is that A0 files, usually used for large format printing (sending out to print shops) are perfect for projecting. This is definitely something you might want in a pattern when using a projector, because this way you can select only the size (or sizes if you want to blend) you need and project only that size onto your fabric. If you are using an HDMI cable then consider how long you would need it to be, especially if your cutting table is a quite far from your computer.Ideally the surface you are projecting onto will be perfectly flat and level. I already can’t imagine being without mine.After getting my first request for a projector file a couple of months ago, I joined the Facebook group The first thing you should know about buying a projector is that there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution. I don’t think a topic’s criteria needs to include accessibility for all people everywhere. The lumen figures given for cheaper projectors are often exaggerated though.NATIVE RESOLUTION – this is the best resolution your projector can display, even if the file you are projecting has a higher resolution. “I love anything I can do that makes my customers happy and makes sewing a more enjoyable process,” she said. “It became clear as people got more excited about the idea that it was frustrating to not be able to know exact dates for when they would have the technology in their hands,” Caven explained.Today, Caven is starting to look even farther into the future by considering the possibility of using augmented reality for sewing.