Have you ever bought a PDF pattern… and then procrastinated for days because you didn’t want to print, tape, and cut it out?

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into the world of projector sewing — the tool that has completely changed how Bethany sews and the one Audra is currently setting up (with a healthy mix of excitement and intimidation).

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of using a projector for sewing, this episode is for you. We’re breaking it all down in a beginner-friendly way and walking you through exactly what you need to know to get started.

We cover:

• What projector sewing actually is and why sewists love it
• How it saves time, money, paper, and frustration
• The differences between standard throw, short throw, and ultra short throw projectors
• How throw ratio affects your setup
• Mounting options and creating a stable cutting space
• Calibration (and why it’s way less scary than it sounds)
• How to convert regular PDF patterns into projector files using the free software PDF Stitcher
• The best resources for support, including the Projectors for Sewing Facebook group and projectorsewing.com

We also talk about the many ways you can use a projector beyond garment sewing — bags, quilt templates, appliqué, crafts, vinyl, leather, and so much more.

Our biggest takeaway?
Don’t wait.

So many sewists buy a projector and let it sit in the box because the setup feels overwhelming. But once it’s mounted and calibrated, it becomes second nature — and you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.

Plus, we’re sharing a quick Spool School tip, what we’re currently working on, and some exciting updates (including QuiltCon!).

If you’ve been thinking about getting a projector… this is your sign. 🧵✨

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Let’s remove friction and get back to sewing.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re talking about a relationship that might need a little extra love — your sewing room.

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany dive into how your sewing space impacts your creativity, motivation, and joy. After last week’s conversation about WIPs and UFOs, we’re taking things one step further and talking about how to create a sewing space that supports you instead of stressing you out.

Because if your sewing room feels chaotic, cluttered, or guilt-inducing, it’s really hard to feel inspired to create. Your sewing space shouldn’t be a dumping ground, a storage unit, or a shame spiral — it should be a place you want to be.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your sewing environment sets the tone for your creativity
• Organization systems that actually work for real-life sewists
• How to purge, donate, and let go of stash guilt
• Decorating your space with your makes and celebrating your work
• Tools, lighting, and sensory details that make sewing feel joyful
• Simple ways to keep your space tidy without turning it into a full-time job
  
  

We also share what we’re currently working on, what we’re loving lately, and encourage you to give your sewing space a little refresh — even if it’s just one small change.

✨ This Valentine’s Day reminder: you deserve to love the space where you create.

🎧 Up next:
Next episode, we’re talking all about Projector Sewing.

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Your sewing room doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to work for you. 🧵💕

Every sewist has them: Works in Progress and UnFinished Objects lurking in bins, closets, and the corners of our sewing rooms… quietly judging us.

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany are talking about all things WIPs & UFOs and why we get stuck, how unfinished projects can weigh on us emotionally, and how to decide what’s actually worth finishing (and what’s okay to let go).

We’re breaking down:

• Why WIPs happen (and why they’re not a personal failure)
• The difference between projects that deserve patience and projects that deserve permission to be released
• How sunk cost guilt keeps us stuck
• Smart ways to repurpose unfinished projects instead of forcing yourself to suffer through them
• Simple strategies to actually finish more projects without turning sewing into a guilt factory

We also talk honestly about the emotional weight unfinished projects carry, how they mess with our confidence, and why your sewing space should never feel like a guilt museum.

Plus, we’re spotlighting Cara of The Little Golden Fox and HollyAnne Knight of String & Story, sharing what we’re loving lately, and giving you one simple piece of homework that could change how you feel every time you walk into your sewing room.

✨ Homework: Pick one project. Either finish it or officially release it. No more emotional support UFOs.

🎧 What’s next?
Next episode, we’re taking this conversation even further with “Love Your Sewing Room” - all about creating a sewing space that sparks joy, creativity, and motivation.

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Sewing is supposed to be joyful and it starts with giving yourself permission to move forward. 🧵✨