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Great Fall pattern choices! I'm new to projector sewing, and very intimidated, but I'm looking forward to having a block of time to play with my birthday prize! Thanks for this video!!
OMG i spent the afternoon trying to work on 1000+ paths and nodes from a Garment Designer pattern i made trying to stich all the paths together when all i wanted to do is just trace it.... now I know how! Thank you 😊
I’m having trouble with calibrating my image to be totally square. Do all these projectors you recommend have keystone adjustments? Mine doesn’t. It’s ceiling mounted, and perfectly square in the center, but distorted at the outer edges.
Yes, all of these projectors have keystone adjustments. Some are manual with a dial around the edge, others use digital keystone which can be found in the projector settings menu. However, if you use Pattern Projector to calibrate, perfect keystone adjustments don’t really matter anymore.
When I select a pattern piece which I want to alter, I am getting small boxes (with dotted outlines) surrounding segments of the pattern. For instance, there is one around the neckline, one around the shoulder seam and on around the armscye etc. Why are these there. With that one pattern piece selected, I am unable to change the stroke colour or width. Are there some sort of settings that I need to change?
The small boxes are also stopping me from being able to duplicate the entire pattern piece. I have tested this on more than one pattern from different designers with the same results.
@@elisewilliams8681which designer is it? Without seeing a photo, there are two possibilities that come to mind. First, you may need to ungroup the pattern if all of the pattern pieces are grouped together. Second with the neckline being seperate from the armscye, it sounds like the pattern lines are not joined. You can use the node tool to select the nodes on two parts of the pattern and join. This can be time consuming though. Sometimes it can be quicker to just trace the pattern with the pen tool depending what you need to do with the pattern. Are you in the projectors for sewing Facebook group? If so you can add a photo and get recommendations there too. Do you just want thicker lines? Or what adjustments are you planning on making?
@@projectorsewing The main pattern I have been trying to work with is a Love Notions pattern, Terra Tunic projector file. I have tried a couple of other designer's pattern and run into the same issue. I have been attempting to do a square shoulder adjustment. If I can get that sorted out, then I'd try a sway back adjustment. I did finally manage to get the lines heavier. Although I'm not sure how I did that. How do I know if the pattern is grouped and how do I ungroup all the pieces? There are tiny spaces between the boxed areas - the shoulder seam and the armscye aren't a continuos line. Yikes, there's a learning curve to this! I am in that Facebook group. I'll look through there and see what else I can find.
@@elisewilliams8681Love Notions have a known issue that the pattern lines are not joined. I find it fastest on Love Notion patterns to just trace the size you need using the pen tool, then do you pattern alterations.
@@projectorsewing Can you suggest a pattern or a designer that I could use just to play in Inkscape with. Preferably a free pattern as I just want to play with it.
In this same program, you can draw a line and flip the pattern along the line to “unfold” it. Another option is to use a graphics program such as Inkscape or Affinity Designer to unfold the pieces. Checkout some of my videos on these programs if you’re interested in learning that.
If you have at least 52” from ceiling , I like the Yoton mounted on the ceiling. Comes with builtin WiFi to connect to your tablet. The AAXA is also great if you have a larger budget. It will give you a larger cutting image size. Ultra short throws take a bit more space in the room around the table, so not great for small areas, in my opinion.
You can find basic bodice blocks for sale several places. Pattern Lab London will generate one to your measurements. MiSlope is another great one for knit tops.
Thank you for your effort. What I needed most and found nowhere else, was to confirm, that Affinity can export as layered PDF. (pondering to switch from Illustrator, as that feature is the only one keeping me there). So thank you again 🥰
@@projectorsewing oh maybe I’m thinking if a different one! I have an older MAC and a lot of things won’t run because it can’t update any further. But if this is web based than I must be thinking of something rise and that’s great news! ❤️
@@LongHairCarolyn Yes, there was an older program called PDF Stitcher that you had to download to stitch patterns. Pattern Projector is a web based and can stitch patterns among many other cool features! Give it a try! Should work even on older computers 😉
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This video has links to this setup if you are looking for this exact setup. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2vB8b0Kog7k.htmlsi=veRnMmy7BAYZDAww
What do you think is easier? Inkscape or AD? Especially for someone that isn't making lots of alterations, mainly grading between patterns and altering length. I was learning AD but have watched several videos on Inkscape and maybe seems simpler??
@@reneemorgan9320 They are both about the same to learn. Affinity Designer has less “stability” issues, but Inkscape has really improved recently. Affinity Designer currently has better options for exporting layered pattern files. Did you already purchase Affinity Designer? If so, I’d stick with learning it. Inkscape is a great free tool for making pattern alterations. I will have a full course on sewing pattern alterations in Inkscape releasing at the end of Fall.
Can you make the same in affinity program . I have seen you make somme videos in that program. if you Can, Will you show some of the videos in affinity. I use my Ipad
@@mettepetersen3280 I’ll have to look into using Affinity for mock-ups again. Last time I looked Inkscape had some better features for tracing the patterns and so I’ll typically not use AD for this. However, for iPad users AD might be the best option.
Thanks. I needed this. If I only want to shorten one side I assume I just only break one side and that it won't work for the fast way. For reference, I only need to shorten the front rise.
If you only want to shorten the front rise, select only the nodes in the front rise. Adding a node at the top of the front crotch and only selecting nodes above will help the crotch shape to stay intact. Select all the nodes that you want to raise, and enter how much in the transform panel.
Yes, you can calibrate with a plain mat. It is useful to have something with which you can mark the found corners of your rectangle. You also need to calibrate to a rectangle generally within 6" or so of the projection edges. I recommend using a metal tape measure to measure the length and width of your rectangle.
I primarily use ipad for sewing. Did you offer a course for learning pattern alteration, pattern placement of fabric, etc? I just say Branelyn’s class but it does not teach ipad version. And AD had an upgrade we may need to purchase, I already purchased the original one. Also, pattern projector is freezing on me. Is there a bug or is it my connection? I have no trouble in the sewing room streaming on the tv. Thank you for all you do.
@@diannebernasconi7929 You can checkout my series of videos on AD for iPad here on RU-vid. I don’t currently offer a course on that. What browser are you using on Pattern Projector? You can try switching to the Chrome browser and see if that helps.
Hi again! My husband set up my UST projector and I got Project and Cut. I was able to follow the instructions and just a few min ago projected and cut out a shorts pattern. But I wasn’t sure how to exit the program in a way that it will save my calibration setting, so here I am watching your video again! Thank you again for making this clear video on how to use this software. I was using a Ditto successfully, but some things have changed, which inspired me to look into using a UST projector. Project and cut and using a UST that is affordable have created a true game changer for my sewing. People like you have made a difference too
Thanks for the video! When I tried opening up my Ellie Mac pattern, it says password when it first starts to open. I just don’t put anything in that password box but find that when I’m done editing the pattern AD says I can’t export the file. I’m assuming it’s because it asked for a password when first opening the pdf. Way to bypass?
There are so many different software to manipulate sewing pattern digitally, is there one that you find is the best to learn from the get go? I really don’t want to learn for each one and then decided which I prefer I just don’t have the extra time. I do have affinity designer on my Mac, should I just go with that for editing ie shortening patterns and grading etc? Or do you think Inkscape would be easier to learn vs AD. I’m also looking at patternprojector website app for calibration and putting image on my cutting mat if no modifications are needed (and perhaps also use that program to open up a modified pattern I have created).
I´m so glad I found you, I was investigating Ditto and was on the fence with buying one and looking to see if anyone still uses it after a while. You convinced me to go with a regular projector even though I don´t know anything about them. I figure I can learn how to use the hardware and software. Thank You
I just ordered the Braidol. I couldn’t get Chromcast to work well and currently have a giant hdmi cable that winds from projector to laptop and it’s a pain to unwind and wind back up every time I want to cut something out. Hoping this works better. Thanks for keeping us updated on all the things related to sewing with a projector.
I love this idea of doing this with AD. But for some reason when I am using the node tool, nothing is coming up in the transform tool on the bottom. It all says 0 in. I am very much a total newbie with AD so not sure how to troubleshoot that? Thanks so much.
In your opinion, which I respect, for pattern work, is Affinity Designer a better choice than Inkscape? I'm on Windows. Prepared to buy Affinity if worth the cost. Thanks for all the great help. You're a life saver. Kay in Dallas, Texas
It comes down to personal preference. Inkscape use to crash a lot more which led me to using Affinity Designer early on. Updates to Inkscape have made it more stable and improved its features. There are a few features of Affinity Designer that I really like, but everything is very doable in Inkscape too. Before the new projecting programs, I preferred projecting from Inkscape over Affinity Designer. The only feature that is still lacking in Inkscape is the ability to export layered PDFs for projecting, but I think they are working on adding that feature. Inkscape is free and Affinity Designer has a free trial. Give them both a try and see what you like better. Dailey Sews and Stuff recently released a course for Affinity Designer. I’ll be releasing a course in late Fall on Inkscape for sewing.
HELP Please. When trying to calibrate my mat, I cannot get the upper left corner onto my laptop screen. I can get the other corners just fine but the left upper corner is out of my screen and I can't get it down onto my screen in order to calibrate it.
If you are on a computer you can use the Tab key to select the corners, then move it onto your screen using the arrow keys. There’s also a new recenter option. It looks like arrows in a square.
When I open Affinty Designer2 I am not given the option to “Place” my uploaded photos. That command is greyed out. The “Import Content” button is able to be chosen but I can’t import my photos using that command. Any suggestions ?
Check that you are in designer persona and not pixel or export persona. This is at the top left corner. Also, make sure you have an art board (blank page open). Hopefully that helps!
Thank you so very much for sharing your information. This is definitely not the machine for me. It would be great if it was compatible with Singer Momento. Thank you again.
I'm having trouble with calibration. I get my quilting ruler to match up but when I project full-screen on the calibration document, the largest square is WAY off. I have been using a projector successfully for a while so I know it's fine. I use Adobe zoom at 46% and have no issues. My inkscape is not the same version you use. Could this be why?
Is there a way to create layers and remove unwanted sizes in the mood patterns? Sometimes it’s so difficult to follow the same line. Thanks for all of your help!! Excited to try stitching.
If a pattern has no layers, you’d need to create them using Affinity Designer, Inkscape, or Adobe Illustrator. You can also delete unwanted sizes in non-layered patterns in these programs. Older Mood patterns were not layered, but the newer ones usually are.
@@projectorsewinggreat thank you so much! One more thing I need to learn lol which will be a super helpful skill to have because I need to learn how to make minor adjustments anyways.
This app confuses me, because I got used to PDF Stitcher, and usually get A0 or projector format files. I use it mostly to unlock the pattern and get rid of unwanted layers. Then I use Affinity Designer to arrange pattern pieces as I want for projecting with my Ditto. So far it has been working. If the ditto ever dies, I’ll learn a new method. Thank you for explaining this. If you understand how the A4 files work, this app looks good!
