I use pattern projector, https://www.patternprojector.com/en
It’s a web-app where you first calibrate the projector to a size of your choice (I use my cutting map’s grid for that) and then load your pattern as pdf.
Really simple to use, setup takes 2 minutes and you’re ready to cut
you need equipment, I. E. You have more stuff standing around.
you need to find a place to setup the projector permanently or go through the hazzle of doing it every time manually
Pro:
TL/DR; Boost in productivity
you safe so much time
in the long run you save money (don’t need to print anymore, need a lot less chalk)
you need no printer anymore
you can perfectly align all your pieces beforehand in inkscape, then minimize the leftovers
less time spent with stuff you don’t like to do (cut the pattern, bring pattern on the fabric) and a lot more time spent with stuff you want to do (actual sewing)
By now I just take photos of all the scrap pieces I have, with a metering tool lying around it (similar to old csi crime scene photos). That way I can judge quickly whether any leftovers I have are large enough to fit the pattern, which saves even more time :)
Wow, never heard of anything like this! How do you calibrate the size? Pros/cons of this system?
I use pattern projector, https://www.patternprojector.com/en It’s a web-app where you first calibrate the projector to a size of your choice (I use my cutting map’s grid for that) and then load your pattern as pdf. Really simple to use, setup takes 2 minutes and you’re ready to cut
Best tip always in the comments
As to pros/cons: Con:
Pro:
By now I just take photos of all the scrap pieces I have, with a metering tool lying around it (similar to old csi crime scene photos). That way I can judge quickly whether any leftovers I have are large enough to fit the pattern, which saves even more time :)