Pattern splicing allows users to project and cut pattern pieces larger than the dimensions of the projectable workspace. You cannot mirror or rotate spliced pieces, as they require multiple frames to fully project. The workspace must be clear of all other pattern pieces when splicing. Watch the included video to learn more, or follow along with the steps below.
Steps
Red arrows denote spliced pieces. To start, drag and drop the pattern piece into the Workspace and tap SEND TO PROJECTOR. If your pattern piece requires more than two frames, you may want to trace the entire piece with tailor’s chalk before cutting any fabric, especially if you are new to the splicing feature. View the entire splicing map via the right tab for a better understanding of next steps.
Use your pattern weights to hold the fabric in place. Mark the red dots on the projection with your target stickers. Leave these in place until you finish cutting/tracing the piece. Transfer the pattern markings with a washable fabric marker.
Cut out/trace the current projection. Leave the open edge uncut so that you can project the rest.
Next, tap the red arrow in the Workspace to move your pattern piece to the next frame. Select SEND TO PROJECTOR.
Realign the red dots with your target stickers by following arrows on the projection. Cut the rest of the pattern piece.
If your pattern piece has multiple frames, repeat steps 4–5 until complete. Add new target stickers as they appear in the projection.
Fabric Size
Determine the fabric dimensions needed for a spliced pattern piece with the steps below:
Lay out your fabric.
Project the spliced pattern piece and measure the first projection frame.
Mark the location of the splice target projections with the target stickers.
Move the projection and fabric to the other end of the spliced pattern piece.
Measure from your marked targets to the other end of the projection.