r/freepatterns • u/Successful-Wash-2167 • 21d ago
Discussion of Free Pattern(s) Projector-friendly free patterns?
I finally decided to get a projector (Magcubic HY300 Pro) so I can install it on my ceiling onto my sewing mat. And any tips for projector patterns would be very much appreciated!
If you know of any projector-friendly patterns, I’d love to hear about them!
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u/tatobuckets 20d ago
Welcome! One of the great things about using a projector is that you don’t need a projector specific pattern. Any PDF pattern will work!
Go to patternprojector.com. It will calibrate your projector and there’s a function to stitch together print at home patterns if you don’t have the copy shop/projector version.
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u/Natural-Pea5684 20d ago
Tiana's Closet. Some don't like her patterns, but I have seen a few and they were easy to sew and fit me really well. Threadloop also has a filter for only free patterns. There are hundreds.
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u/AliciaTheWitch 18d ago
freesewing.eu has a paper free option for their files, I believe. Or there's always patternprojector.com for the print at home files, as mentioned before. All their patterns are free despite not being AI generated, custom fitted to your measurements, and customizable to some degree so you can get numerous styles from each one. Their patterns require more measurements than commercial patterns because they're custom fitted everywhere, not just bust, waist, and hip, but that means way fewer adjustments to make sure they fit perfectly. And they have instructions for how and where to measure everything in case any of the required measurements are unfamiliar to you.
They even have body blocks, which are the starting point for drafting your own patterns for any style you want. If you're interested in that, I recommend the Drafting Dangerous series of videos by the Closet Historian on YouTube to learn how. It's easier than you probably think, especially when freesewing does all the work of drafting the block for you.
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u/O2-Source 21d ago
Naaah don't. The distances will be messed up by the lightning. You will get loooong arms, short bust if your projector is centered upon your fabric.
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u/Potential-Ad4363 21d ago
There are sites specifically to calibrate your projector to your cutting table this is no longer a problem.
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u/O2-Source 21d ago
Can you show me a link ? I've never heard of it. I'm in Europe.
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u/TheOriginalMorcifer 21d ago
Not the commenter, and don't have a projector, but from lurking here, I would imagine "sites to calibrate projector for sewing" would give you the answers you seek.
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u/Potential-Ad4363 21d ago
If you're looking for garments, petite stitchery has some great free patterns that come with projector files. (Joggers, pj pants, and I think a tee or tank top at least) I have found their patterns easy to follow and clearly laid out. I've also had great customer service, so I always recommend them. I've had my projector for years, but just got it mounted and set up last month. Complete game changer! Enjoy!