My First Projector To Sewing Project!

I am so excited to have finally set up my projector!! if I can do. you can do it too!!!

my projector- Epson Brightlink 595 Wi

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[foxysly]

Hello Diana, please make a video on how you do alterations with a projector once you get comfortable with it. That is THE one thing that stops me from buying a projector. I have length and size modifications to do practically on all patterns. Love ALL your videos btw. You inspire me to sew when I see all your beautiful makes 😁

[mariathacker]

I adore my mini projector. I love it so much that I just purchased an ultra short throw Epson to use on my kitchen table so that I can use my large mat. We will see how that goes setting it up. The mini projector was less than $100 including the mount and HDMI cord. The Epson used was $100 with a mount.

[jerrithacker]

I love cutting patterns with my projector. I almost will not buy a pattern if it does not have an option for projector. Such a huge time saver!

[retired_early]

Oh my goodness your haircut is SO CUTE!!!!

[juliefox]

So excited to see you using a projector, Diana! I have the Alvar 9000 ceiling mount one projecting to the floor. It was an affordable way to see if I liked this technique but I’m thinking I’d like to save up for a short-throw instead.

The initial setup and calibration was a pain but now I’m really seeing the benefits. One caveat though is when I need to inverse the lines so they are white cut lines that can show up on a dark fabric. There are some free apps to do this but I haven’t quite figured them out yet.

[Keshia_ZaziKCreations]

So glad you did this video! Thanks so much.

[rebeccaw]

Looks totally cool and would save a lot of money on A0 printing or on printer ink! However, I’d project onto a large roll of paper, trace it out, because I always have to adjust my patterns for my 5’2” height with a short waist and pear shaped body… plus I love to be able to hack my patterns😊. Thanks for making it look so easy!

[LongHairCarolyn]

I just got one used on eBay. It’s a bit more of a learning curve than I expected but I’m getting there 😅

[proudasiangirl]

So glad that you finally switched. I have been waiting on you Diana! Since your patterns are from E&M, I had always wondered why you were using printed patterns. I am exciting to go on this journey with you. I have recently installed a projector myself but haven't yet used it. With your inspiration and "hand holding" me through this process, of course I will feel more confident watching you do it with me! Can't wait!

[scubagirl]

If you are projecting from the side, as I see in the video, does it not skew the image?

[mettepetersen]

I have a projektor, an I have sewing with you patterns i love it

[wendemaliani]

I want to do it but I’m worried about setting it up. I’m very encouraged

[Fattiapples]

Diana I’ve been dabbling into the world of grading/shortening etc via affinity designer directly within the Ellie Mac projector file. But when I try to export the pdf to open into adobe it says it can’t be exported. I think maybe because it is password protected? Is there any way projector sewists can do this within the file or no?

[raymondelemieux]

I want a projector so much but it is expensive. Thank for this helping video.

[thaandonlytea]

Great job! I have the same projector but I haven’t used it yet. I was wondering what kind of tv stand you are using because it looks like it’s mounted to the stand.

[lizalloneword]

I bought an Epson UST 455Wi from ebay 2 years ago and have tried so many times to get it calibrated and although I follow all the tutorials, it just won't square up. I haven't tried for at least a year because it is so frustrating. I have mine mounted to the wall and although I can move it up and down, it doesn't calibrate, so I will buy a stand like yours and see if that helps. Thanks for posting!

[gmilinia]

I have a question. How do you handle merging sizes and making adjustments to the pattern with a projector?

[Fattiapples]

diana how did you mount the projector to the tv stand? do you find using the adobe program to configure the projector pattern pieces on the material works well enough or is there other software that is recommended? I just don't have time to print, glue, then do tracing paper anymore, also running out of space with all the printed patterns to store! please also do a video showing how to shorten/lengthen with a projector when you have time. thanks! <3

[lisaa]

I got one mounted on the ceiling wish I would have gotten a short throw projector. Anyway I have yet to actually use it but it’s on my list I have to get familiar with it again it’s been like 2 years! 😮

[karenhalloran]

Thanks Diana!
I just set up my Epson short throw and am ready to project and cut. I was lost in the part where you did “command y“ and said your magnification was 17.9. What does that mean and how do you know that number? How would I figure it out for my projector?