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There’s a version of your sewing life where you open a pattern and you’re cutting fabric within the hour. No prep mountain first. Just straight to the part you actually love.

More projects finished. More time actually sewing. More sewing sessions that end with something made instead of something prepped.

That’s what the guide points you toward. The Projector Sewing Masterclass is where you find out exactly how to get there.

$37 USD. Watch it today, keep it forever.

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For sewists who've taped one too many PDF patterns together at midnight.

Projector Sewing Masterclass

A 60-minute on-demand masterclass for anyone who’s wondering if projector sewing is worth trying, or who already has a projector sitting there unused.

Instant access. Still got your projector in the box, or haven’t bought one yet? This is where to start.

Projector sewing in action: a sewing pattern projected onto teal jersey fabric by an Epson ceiling-mounted projector in Megan Linley's studio.

Imagine your next sewing project...

You see a new pattern in your feed. You’re excited to sew it and know the exact fabric you’re going to use. Within ten minutes, you’re rolling out your fabric, and every cutting line, dart, and notch is just there. On the fabric. Ready to cut.

No printing. No taping. No paper puzzle on the dining table.

That’s projector sewing.

Line illustration of a rotary cutter, a common tool for cutting fabric.

What starting a new project looks like for most of us

A taped-together PDF sewing pattern spread across a dining table at night, with cut paper pieces, fabric, and a pin cushion.

It’s not that you can’t do it. It’s that the doing of it has started getting in the way of the sewing.

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ONCE PROJECTOR SEWING CLICKS

Here's what changes...

01. You decide to start sewing at 7pm. By 7:15pm you’re cutting your fabric.

02. You change your mind about which pattern halfway through. You’re projecting the new one in seconds.

03. You sew on a Tuesday night because there’s no setup mountain in the way.

04. You finish projects before you start the next one. Because you didn’t waste an hour and a half getting started.

The friction’s gone. The momentum’s back.
No printing. No taping. No tracing. Just sewing.

47 YouTube videos is a lot of wasted nights if it turns out projector sewing isn't for you.

A lot of sewists have already made the switch, and most of them say the same thing: I should have done this years ago.

But projector sewing comes with a learning curve, an upfront cost, and a whole sub-culture of conflicting advice. It’s hard to know where to start.

60 minutes with someone who’s already in it. Walking you through what projector sewing actually is, what changes when you make the switch, and what’s possible that you might not have realised yet.

That’s what this masterclass is for.

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Yes, it's more complicated than YouTube makes it look.

You might have spent weeks researching projector sewing and feel further from a decision than when you started. I hear this a lot. The information is genuinely scattered across YouTube channels, Facebook groups, and software help pages, with nobody putting it together in one place.

Here’s what’s actually true about projector sewing:

  • It involves calibration, software, and equipment decisions.
  • Most of the advice you’ll find online is selling you one specific projector or setup.
  • The learning curve is real, but it’s shorter than it looks.

Once you understand what projector sewing actually is and how it works, you can make a decision in an afternoon. Not after six months of research.

Epson projector set up above a cutting mat with calibration grid and set up.
Epson projector set up above a cutting mat with striped jersey body and grey sleeve pieces cut from a projected pattern.

That's what this masterclass does.

Real sewists. Real projectors. Real changes.

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WHAT'S BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FIRST PROJECTED CUT?

Inside the projector sewing masterclass

One masterclass, sixty minutes and on demand so you can watch any time that suits you.

Projector sewing in action: Megan Linley adjusts fabric while a 'Front, Full Bust Fit' bodice pattern is projected onto it.

What you'll learn

You've been told it won't work in your space. Maybe.

A lot of sewists rule out projector sewing because someone told them their space won’t work. Usually that someone was selling one type of projector. There are several. The setup just has to match the space.
 
  • Low ceilings. Two metres is workable. The projector type changes, not the answer.
  • Rentals. No drilling required. Portable setups exist.
  • Small rooms. Short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors are made for tight spaces.
  • Dining table cutting. A common setup, not a workaround.
  • Shared spaces. Projectors don’t have to be permanently mounted to be useful.
Projector sewing in action: Megan Linley shows a set up that is portable

The masterclass walks you through which type fits which space, so you can stop ruling it out based on a half-answer.

The 24-page Resources & Guides booklet, included.

A reference you can come back to. For researching projectors. For setting up for the first time. For when you need to remember what calibration software you decided to try. The masterclass is one hour. The booklet is yours forever.

  • What projector sewing actually is
  • How to choose a projector for your space (throw distance, ceiling height, mounting)
  • The 5 setup options that work in any room
  • Calibration, explained
  • Software recommendations (the ones that actually matter)
  • Where to buy: projectors, cables, mounts, cutting tools, mats
  • A glossary for every term you’ll come across
  • The before-you-buy checklist
  • The first session setup checklist

Watch the masterclass once. Use the booklet every time you sit down to set up.

Projector sewing in action: a sweatshirt pattern projected onto fabric as Megan Linley positions the layout in her studio.

What happens when you sign up

1.You get instant access. Hit the button, pay $37 USD through secure checkout, and you’re in.

2. Your confirmation lands in your inbox. A receipt and access link arrive within 15 minutes.

3.Watch when you’re ready. The replay is 60 minutes. Watch it in one go or come back to it.

4.The 24-page Resources & How to Get Started Guide is yours too. Straight to your inbox alongside your masterclass access.

5.You’ve got it forever. Come back to the masterclass whenever you need a refresher. The booklet stays on your computer for every set-up after that.

Line illustration of a short-throw projector, the kind used for projector sewing.

By the end of the Masterclass...

You'll know what projector sewing is

The concept of projector sewing explained in language that makes sense. From someone who's been doing it for years.

You'll know if projector sewing is for you

An honest read on whether projector sewing fits your sewing, your space, and your budget. Before you spend the money to find out the hard way.

You'll know what to do next

If you decide to make the switch, you'll have a clear list of what to research, what to look for, and who to follow.

You might leave deciding projector sewing is for you. You might leave deciding it isn’t. Either way, you’ll know. And you’ll have saved yourself months of YouTube research and the cost of a wrong-fit projector.

Welcome,

I'm Megan

I’m the founder of Sew & Tell Co., a Melbourne-based garment sewing education business, and I’ve been projector sewing for four years.

My work is helping home sewists make clothes that fit, feel good, and last longer than the fast fashion they replaced. I run online courses on stretch fabrics and sergers, I host Together We Stitch (a twice-yearly online sewing expo that’s had over 10,000 sewists register since March 2024), and I run the Stitch Sessions co-sewing membership.

I sew almost everything I make with a projector now. What I bring is the perspective of a sewist who made the switch and remembers what mattered most: what surprised me, what I’d want to know before spending a dollar on a projector, and what actually changes in your sewing week once you do.

This masterclass is the conversation I wish someone had walked me through before I started. Same principles apply in Australia, the US, the UK, NZ, or Europe.

Megan Linley, founder of Sew & Tell Co., in her Melbourne sewing studio with a stack of folded fabric.
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Watch the projector sewing masterclass

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SINGLE PAYMENT OF
$37 USD / $49 AUD

MASTERCLASS REPLAY + RESOURCES & GUIDES BOOKLET

Yours forever. Watch and re-watch whenever you need it.

Everything you need to decide if projector sewing is for you. If you’ve ever taped a PDF pattern at midnight, you’re qualified.

Questions:

A: Recorded. This masterclass was originally run live and is now available as an on-demand replay. You get access as soon as you buy and can watch whenever it suits.

A: Forever. Once you buy, the masterclass and the 24-page Resources & Guides booklet are yours to keep. Watch the masterclass as many times as you want. Come back to the booklet every time you sit down to set up. No subscription, no expiry.

A: Yes. The masterclass is built for two groups: sewists deciding whether to buy a projector, and sewists who own one but haven’t started. If your projector’s been sitting unused for months, that’s where a lot of attendees started too. The masterclass walks you through calibration, software, and what your first session actually looks like, so you have a clear path from “in the box” to “in use.

A: Honestly, it depends. Some sewists pick up a second-hand projector on Facebook Marketplace for $50 and run with it. Others build elaborate setups that run higher. There’s a huge range and no “right” amount to spend.

What I’ll do is walk you through what to look for, how to think about budget, and what questions to ask before you go shopping.

A: I’ll show you what I use, and why, however I’m not an expert in every model available. There are people who know more than I do about hardware specs, and you’ll find them in the resource list. What I can tell you is what projector sewing actually changes in your sewing week, what to look for if you decide to research models, and whether it’s worth the leap for the kind of sewing you do. 

A: Projector sewing in real life does involve some tech setup (calibrating, software). The masterclass walks you through what that actually looks like, including the software that gets you up and sewing within minutes. You’ll see what’s involved before deciding if it’s something you want to take on.

A: Love the masterclass or get a refund. You’ve got 7 days from purchase to request a refund of your $37 / $49. That gives you time to watch, sit with it, and decide if it was worth it. If it wasn’t, email [email protected] and we’ll refund. No questions asked.

A: Email [email protected] and I’ll get back to you. If something’s bothering you that’s not answered here, please ask. Better we figure it out before you sign up than after.

Choose how you want to sew:

Sessions run twice a month at varying times (mornings, evenings, and some weekends) to suit different time zones.

Miss a session? There’s always another one coming, and the community is always here.

The Stitch Sessions (core membership)

$ 16.50 USD / per month - billed Qtrly
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Inside you’ll find:
✔ Two live, online co-sewing sessions each month
A simple rhythm to show up and sew together

Best Value

Stitch Sessions + Sew and Tell Library

$ 39 USD / per month - billed Qtrly​
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Inside you’ll find:
Everything in Stitch Sessions
✔ Optional access to a growing Library of past tutorials, replays, and guides

Prices shown in USD. AUD available at checkout. Your bank will automatically convert if needed.