PDF sewing patterns have grown in popularity as an alternative to paper patterns. As an alternative to printing/assembling PDF patterns, NEM has set up a projector and cutting table that allows patterns to be projected directly onto fabric and cut out using a rotary cutting tool. It takes a little care to ensure the pattern/projector are properly calibrated, but with a little experience the process can be significantly faster than traditional methods.

Projecting sewing patterns at NEM involves the following steps:
- Turn on the projector using the remote