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Pattern Projector is a free online site that allows you to project any digital pattern downloaded to your files. Many designers now include projector files in their digital pattern files, but A0 files are also suitable. Once you have selected your file, play around with the tools that are available through Pattern Projector. You can flip, mirror, and rotate pieces, as well as inverting the colours of the lines. Many patterns will include separate layers for each size that can been selected or hidden. You can easily switch between your pattern and the calibration screen if you want to double check your calibration. Drag your pattern piece(s) into the calibrated area and trace the lines onto your fabric or cut the fabric using the projected lines as a guide.

A minimum native resolution of 720p is required for pattern projection. Within these parameters, there is still lots of room for customization to your specific needs.

If you are getting into dSLR cameras and lenses, you may have noticed that some lenses have a fixed maximum aperture, while others have a variable maximum aperture.  This is spelled out in the name of the lens.  For example, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens has a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8 at all focal lengths, while the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM has a variable maximum aperture which ranges from f/3.5 to f/5.6, depending on which focal length you are using.  (the EF vs. EF-S means that EF lenses can be used on any Canon dSLR, while EF-S lenses are designed for, and can only be used on Canon dSLRs with 1.6x cropped sensors, including all Rebels, 50D, 60D, 7D, T2i/550D, but not the full frame 5D.  IS means image stabilization.  USM means ultrasonic motor, and means the lens has a high quality, rapid, and quiet motor for auto focusing.) The term fixed aperture usually does not mean that the lens only has one aperture setting you can use, but rather that is a common way of saying it has a fixed maximum aperture. So you can change the aperture of a “fixed aperture” lens and set it anywhere from its maximum aperture, possibly f/2.8, to its minimum aperture, perhaps f/32.

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The lighting of your cutting space will also be a factor to consider. Will you be able to cover windows and other light sources? UST projectors tend to be more visible in partial light than Mini or Short Throw. In our shop many of our spaces have built-in skylights and large windows that are difficult to fully cover. We decided that it was important for our projector to have a bright display that would be visible in partial daylight.

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An important factor when considering how to choose a sewing projector is the size of your cutting space. Mini, Short Throw, and UST projectors all have different distances needed between the projector and the cutting surface to achieve the ideal image size. This measurement is often called the throw distance. UST projectors are designed to project a large image with minimal distance required. Mini and Short Throw projectors will require an overhead mount to project a workable image size. The throw distance will vary from projector to projector. Projector Central is a great resource for calculating the throw distance of a projector. Their calculator gives you the option to input custom measurements and specs, or you can select a specific model from their list of projectors to see how it will work in your space.

Also, the wider apertures (f/2.8, f/4) are best for low light situations because they allow more light to enter the camera and thus allow you to select a fast shutter speed that won’t blur the image while hand-holding the camera. If you are typically working outside, this shouldn’t be too much of a concern, but if you work indoors or in low light, lenses with wide apertures like f/2.8 or f/1.4 are desirable.

I responded to a comment on one of my posts, and my response ended up being the size of a blog post, so I’m just going to turn it into one! Please note that the title of this post should actually, technically be “Fixed Maximum Aperture vs. Variable Maximum Aperture,” as I will explain in a second.

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Projectors need to be connected to a casting device (Phone, laptop, ipad). Some projectors will be able to connect wirelessly, others will require a wired connection through an hdmi cable.

Projector sewing is a method of pattern cutting in which sewists project their digital patterns directly onto their fabric. Over the past 5 plus years, projectors have taken sewing communities by storm. With online forums such as the Projectors for Sewing Facebook Group gaining over 75,000 members since its founding in 2019, you might ask what makes projector sewing so special?

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It is no secret that digital patterns have exploded in popularity over the past decade (see our Indie Patterns Blog for some of our favourites). While we love the versatility, size inclusivity and re-usability of digital patterns, the print at home process can be tedious. By projecting digital patterns directly onto fabric, projector sewists save the time, energy, and paper needed to print-and-tape at home or get the pattern printed at a copy shop.

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Once your device is connected, you must calibrate your projector. Calibration is the process of adjusting a projected image so that it measures a desired scale. A gridded cutting mat is ideal for the calibration process, as it gives you a clear scale to match. Without proper calibration, patterns will be warped and project at improper scale, resulting in your pattern being the wrong size.

With variable aperture lenses, the largest, maximum aperture you can choose when you zoom to the telephoto end will not be as wide open as the largest aperture you can choose at the wide angle end. For example with the 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6, with the lens set at the focal length of 28mm (the wide end), you can use the f/3.5 aperture setting. But with the lens zoomed to 135mm, the widest aperture you can use is f/5.6. This will slightly affect the amount of background blurring – or foreground blurring in the image above, and will decrease the amount of light entering the lens.  Wider, larger apertures like f/2.8 or f/3.5 blur the background the most, which helps to create dramatic images.  The reason not all lenses have fixed apertures is that they require more sophisticated internal parts and mechanisms, such as more lens elements, which thus makes them very expensive (and heavy), so variable aperture is a compromise in order to offer more reasonably priced lenses.

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Flexibility is another thing to keep in mind when choosing a projector. Do you have a dedicated space that you can mount a projector, or will you need something that is portable? Short throw and Mini projectors will need to be mounted- usually to the ceiling- to project onto a cutting surface. While it takes a bit more initial effort to install a mounted projector, having a fixed position cuts down on the time needed for calibration. Ultra-short throw projectors have a smaller throw distance, and so do not need to be mounted. This does make set up and calibration a little more time consuming, as you will need to re-calibrate when you move the projector. Not needing a permanent fixture makes UST projectors a great choice for renters. Here at Discovery Fabrics, we bought a UST because of the flexibility it allows us. We have our projector set up on a wheeled projector cart, which can be brought to any of our cutting tables.

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"WOW. I can't recommend this enough. She really takes the mystery of how you actually *do* this. The differences in what you need for different sewing room set ups is broken down clearly. There are lots of great videos that explain things like throw, calibration, different file types and software, different   ways connect and more. I had a lot of "oh, THAT'S how that works" moments.I've spend hours in the Projectors Facebook group, but I've never seen the information laid out so clearly as in this little course."

Now, why is f/2.8 called a large aperture and f/22 a small aperture?  2.8 seems like a smaller number than 22, right?  No, f/2.8 and f/22 are fractions.  So if f were to equal 1, a slice of pie that is 1/2.8 of the pie is a bigger piece that a slice that is 1/22 of the pie, right?!  So f/2.8 is a large aperture, which means a large opening, which lets in lots of light all at once, but which then causes objects not in the plane of focus, such as the background, to be blurry.  f/22 is a small aperture, a small opening which lets in just a little light.  But everything from near to far is in focus, like when you squint to see a street sign clearer!  (The letter f in the fraction stands for the focal length of the lens.)

Each person may have different reasons for choosing a style or brand of sewing projector. At Discovery Fabrics we have very high ceilings, and are often working in different areas of the workshop and store. We needed something that could be placed on a cart and be wheeled around. We chose the Epson Brightlink 575Wi model, which is an UST (ultra short throw). We purchased it used, on Ebay. We wanted to use an older ipad to connect so had to purchase a lightning-to-hdmi cable online, but once that was done it worked perfectly.

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Shopping for a sewing projector may at first seem daunting with how many options are out there. Luckily, there are a few criteria that you can use to narrow your search. Three types of projectors have been found to best suit sewist's needs:

There are plenty of ways to calibrate your projector, but today we will focus on what we use here at Discovery, Pattern Projector. Pattern Projector is a free, web-based calibration application developed for sewists, by sewists. There is no Download or account required, just internet access on your casting device. The interface itself is fairly intuitive. The website projects a grid that you can set to custom measurements. You can then click and drag the corners and sides of the grid on your casting device so that the projected grid lines up with your cutting mat. All of the calibration work is done through your casting device, so you don’t have to fiddle around with settings on your projector. Once you are properly calibrated, you can begin projecting.

For many people, cost will be a large deciding factor when choosing their projector. Mini projectors can often be found at relatively affordable prices brand new through amazon, or second hand through eBay or other resale sites. Ultra-Short Throw projectors can be pricey brand new, but there is a large selection available on eBay at prices around $100-$200 from sellers that curate projectors retired from classroom use. Short Throw projectors tend to be the most expensive and can be found brand new and second hand.

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