Projector Sewing

The future of sewing. Project. Cut. Sew

Join the movement

Join thousands of other sewists who have dived into the future of sewing by using a projector to cut out sewing patterns. No paper, no printer, no tape….just project, cut, and sew.

Courses

Transferring your sewing skills and learning to start using a projector can be overwhelming. Our courses guide you through the process.

Projectors

See our recommended projectors for sewing. Take out the hassle of searching projector listings. We’ve curated the current best projectors to use for sewing!

Mounts

Our custom-made sewing projector mounts are made in-house and are perfect for ceiling-mounted projectors.

3-Steps to Start Projector Sewing

Discover how simple it can be to start sewing. In three simple steps, you can go from a printing disaster to projecting your first pattern.

Setup

Choose the perfect combination of projector and mount for your sewing room. Set up the projector and mount in your space.

Calibrate

Software tools designed by sewists for sewists make calibrating your projector a breeze! Simply drag, drop, and measure!

Project

Open any PDF sewing pattern, select your size, and begin cutting your sewing pattern directly onto your fabric!

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What is Projector Sewing?

Projector sewing is simply projecting your sewing pattern directly onto the fabric for cutting.

Projector sewing is an evolution of using print-at-home patterns for the modern sewist.

In the past, most home sewist would buy digital print-at-home patterns. After printing the pattern at home (sometimes 40+ pages long), the pages would be aligned and attached together.

This can be rather time consuming. A group of sewists discovered in 2019 that by projecting an A0 pattern file using a projector pointing straight down, you could project a pattern directly onto the fabric, skipping the printing and attaching step!

Today, many pattern companies offer “Projector Files” of their patterns. These files are typically optimized for projecting using layered pattern files on one complete file.

Use ANY PDF sewing pattern

Customize your projector setup to your sewing room

Simple calibration process

Low cost to start

Make sewing pattern alterations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any projector for sewing?

No, some projectors do not work well for sewing. Conference room and long throw projectors do not work well. Projectors with low quality image of 480p and lower often do not work well either. Find out what to look for in a projector or check out Which Projector Should I Get? to take a quiz to find the projector that will work best for your sewing space.

What are the benefits of using a projector for sewing?

There are many benefits to using a projector for sewing. One of the main ones is never needing to print a paper at home again! That means less money spent on ink and paper. Most people choose to use a projector for sewing for cost savings, time savings, space-saving, and much more!

How do I mount a projector for sewing?

There are many options for setting up a projector for sewing. These include mounting to the ceiling or wall and portable setup options. If you use an ultra-short throw projector, you may just place the projector on your cutting table or a nearby shelf. Check out the Gallery for some examples or read about How to Mount a Projector for Sewing.

What if a pattern is too large for the projection?

There are a few ways that you can still cut out a pattern piece that is larger than your projected image. One way to do this is presented in the article, What if the pattern doesn’t fit?

Can you alter or grade your patterns when you use a projector?

Absolutely! Many people will do this digitally in programs such as Adobe Reader, Inkscape, Affinity Designer, or Adobe Illustrator. But, you can also trace and grade the pattern if you are more comfortable working with paper!

How do I get started sewing with a projector?

The first step involves a little bit of measuring and deciding which type of projector you should get. Make sure to check out the Get Started page.