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Projects Tab

The Projects tab (/studio/projects) helps you organize patterns into project folders.

What is a Project?​

A Project is a folder that groups your patterns and fabrics together for a specific build. Projects help you organize everything needed for a complete item in one place.

Projects can include:

  • Patterns - Group multiple pattern pieces together
  • Fabrics - Keep track of materials for the build

Examples:

  • "Backpack Build" - front panel, back panel, straps patterns + selected fabrics
  • "Client Commission" - all patterns and fabric choices for a custom order
  • "Learning Samples" - practice patterns organized together
  • "Messenger Bag v2" - iteration of a design with all pieces and materials

Working with Project Patterns​

When you open a pattern that's part of a project:

  • Layer sidebar shows the project context: Project Name / Pattern Name
  • Fabric selection (in Fabrics section and shape settings) has a Project tab
  • The Project tab shows only fabrics added to that project, making it easy to stay consistent with your material choices

This helps you quickly access the fabrics you've planned for the build without searching through your entire library.

Project Cards​

Each project card shows:

  • Name: Project title
  • Pattern Count: Number of patterns inside
  • Tags: Category labels (if added)
  • Preview: Thumbnails of included patterns
  • Last Updated: When the project was last modified

Creating a New Project​

Step-by-step:

  1. Click + New Project button
  2. Enter a project name
  3. Add description (optional but recommended)
  4. Add tags, comma-separated (optional)
  5. Click Create

The new project appears in your projects list.

Opening a Project​

  1. Click the project card
  2. You'll see all patterns in that project
  3. The header shows the project name and pattern count
  4. Click any pattern to open it in the editor

Project Card Menu​

Click the three-dot menu () on any project card:

OptionDescription
RenameChange the project name
Edit DetailsUpdate description and tags
DeleteRemove the project

Renaming a Project​

  1. Click menu → Rename
  2. Type the new name
  3. Press Enter or click outside to save

Editing Project Details​

  1. Click menu → Edit Details
  2. Update description and/or tags
  3. Click Save

Deleting a Project​

  1. Click menu → Delete
  2. Confirm the deletion
  3. Important: Patterns inside are NOT deleted - they remain in your patterns list, just unlinked from the project

Adding Patterns to a Project​

Method 1 - From inside the project:

  1. Open the project by clicking its card
  2. Click Add Patterns button
  3. A modal shows your available patterns
  4. Click patterns to select them
  5. Click Add Selected

Method 2 - When creating a pattern:

  1. Create a new pattern
  2. In the pattern settings, assign it to a project

Adding Fabrics to a Project​

  1. Open the project by clicking its card
  2. Click Add Fabrics button
  3. A modal shows your fabric library
  4. Click fabrics to select them
  5. Click Add Selected

This keeps your material choices organized with the patterns that use them.

Removing Items from a Project​

Removing a pattern:

  1. Open the project
  2. Find the pattern you want to remove
  3. Click the menu on the pattern card
  4. Select Remove from Project
  5. The pattern stays in your library, just unlinked

Removing a fabric:

  1. Open the project
  2. Find the fabric you want to remove
  3. Click the menu on the fabric card
  4. Select Remove from Project
  5. The fabric stays in your library, just unlinked

Searching Projects​

  1. Use the search bar at the top
  2. Search matches:
    • Project name
    • Project description
    • Project tags
  3. Results filter as you type

Sorting Projects​

Click the Sort dropdown:

Sort OptionDescription
DateMost recently updated first (default)
NameAlphabetical order (A-Z)

Best Practices​

  1. Use descriptive names: "Sling Bag - Final" is better than "Project 1"
  2. Add descriptions: Note the purpose, client, or version info
  3. Use tags: Make projects easier to find later
  4. One project per build: Keep related patterns together
  5. Archive completed work: Rename old projects with "DONE -" prefix