Get The Most From Your Scan'N'Cut with Fabric & Vinyl - Scan'N'Cut Craft Along

[@stevenqneuk8]

I love my scanncut for fabric cutting. I'm not a fan of the fabric support sheet, it's "too sticky" in my opinion. I iron freezer paper into my fabric and put it fabric side down on a standard mat. Once cut, the freezer paper peels off the fabric and the fabric peels off the standard mat with no stretching.

[@suefletcher1186]

That sounds like a good idea …which blade do you use?

[@suefletcher1186]

I’m new to Scan n cut and currently watching all of Mel’s video’s I love them ….she is so knowledgeable and informative and I have learn’t lots…thanks Mel ❤

[@stevenqneuk8]

@@suefletcher1186 Hiya, on my CM machine I use a standard blade and on my SDX I use the fabric blade

[@MissyMac-os7mi]

May I suggest you use a different coloured fabric to the cutting mat so it is easier to see please

[@bonwhitt]

With the faux leather nit just quilting I use it to cut my bag patterns as my back no longer let's me lean over the table to trace and cut by hand anymore .. this machine cm900 has changed my life

[@jillmccamley3570]

Thank you so much for a very informative class. Gave me a smile too :)

[@fionacraig156]

Hi could I ask a question please . I am disabled and have a useless left arm that I am having amputated soon. I love sewing and bag making. I use cotton, vinyl, waterproof fabrics, lightweight canvas ect. I’m really, really struggling To the point I’m considering selling everything and giving it all up. Which would break my heart. Do you think this machine could help me.? Could I send the patterns to the machine and have it cut it out exactly as required? If so it could be exactly what I’m desperately looking for. Thanks for taking the time to read this ❤

[@PVineyard]

I believe this would help you tremendously. My wife is paralyzed on one side and able to cut fabric using the scan n cut. May God bless you and enable you to continue a craft which you love

[@HighlightCrafts]

Hi Fiona, Mels only concern is how you would burnish the fabric on the mat. we would recommend this non slip mat to help keep everything in place - www.art-of-craft.co.uk/product/crafts-too-multipurpose-craft-mat/ we hope this helps and that its not too late! Sorry it took a while for us to reply xx

[@franmansfield-clark7992]

Mel is so clear and concise.. makes everything understandable .. Mel you are the reason I bought my scan n cut.. thank you

[@HighlightCrafts]

You are so welcome

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Mel, I can sit and watch you all day, you are so good at what you do, thank you so much, Cheers Anna from Australia/

[@HighlightCrafts]

Thank you so much 😊

[@leskoeb]

Thank you so much. So concise and informative

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Brilliant lesson, thank you so much.

[@jennybrigs5416]

Hi Mel thanks for the class love my scan n cut wish I bought it years ago

[@cathryncoate2167]

Brilliant video, as always Mel. Thankyou!

[@HighlightCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annemckenzie2949]

You are fun to watch & listen to

[@brendamorgan3881]

Thank you again Mel, have purchased the Stepper Cards Video, looking forward to seeing how to do more with score lines.

[@HighlightCrafts]

Wonderful! Hope you enjoy the Class!

[@user-im3py7wz2h]

Very informative video!

[@rosemaryrichard2332]

Thank you for the many good tips!

[@lindakemp-tj7gx]

Thank you just watched this video - can’t find the details re doing the class for the 3 cards - in Australia 💞

[@KarenQuilts4Fun]

Try the poplin on the standard mat..the fabric mat s far to sticky for light fabrics

[@lindastubbington6105]

Thanks for this Mel. I haven't cut fabric on my CM900 yet but I have ventured into vinyl a couple of times - isn't it magic!

[@HighlightCrafts]

It really is!

[@ruthcedeno1055]

can i cut fabric with my sdx 85S and also can I get a rotary blade for this machine

[@Albury19]

I would like to know this also!

[@annemckenzie2949]

Wish you used colored fabric. It would be easier to see

[@vb3956]

Mel, what is the name/brand of the stencil glue you are referring to in this video?

[@PVineyard]

I would also like to know

[@marywaddell8927]

Couldn't a check be made kn the vinyl with a test cut before cutting the word.

[@jeanhughes8474]

Enjoy watching all your videos and I’m interested in the class for the cards but can not find the link thank you x

[@joannet8373]

When you change blades does the SNC reset cutting parameters? Thank you.

[@HighlightCrafts]

Hi Joanne! The ScanNCut will know which blade you are using, but it wont automatically change the settings. So if you are using a CM blade in your SDX, then change back to the auto blade, you will have to manually change your cut settings back to auto in the settings. Hope this helps!

[@jackiehorn3724]

Will that fabric blade cut wool or do I need a special blade

[@HighlightCrafts]

because wool contains many fibres it might be difficult to cut and to stick to the mat. If you want to try it though let us know how it goes!

[@SufinaCreate]

hai, i have scan & cut sdx1200 but i have a problem, it cutting material twice or even triple times. which lead to cut through. Even though my blade is auto function. i have tried everything still cut through. even turn on half cut still like that. why is that??? how to solved it....

[@HighlightCrafts]

Hi! Great question, my advice would be to email Mel with this question and get her expert advice. You can contact her here - [e-mail]

[@jacquelinepetree]

Thank you for this video. I have been using the fabric mat so much it is losing its sticky. I need to purchase the fabric support sheet to place on the low tack mat as an alternative. Is there a way to restore the sticky on the fabric mat?

[@HighlightCrafts]

Hi Jacqueline! you can put a new fabric support sheet on the mat, and this will give you a fresh stick. Hope this helps!

[@KarenQuilts4Fun]

You can clean it with something like “Totally Awesome” or “Faboluso” -generally as long as there is non alcohol in it it should work-it cleans off the fabric grunge and it is tacky again. For routine cleaning try an unscented baby wipe

[@sherryeda1]

What is CM blade?

[@HighlightCrafts]

A CM blade is the standard blade that comes with any of the CM series of ScanNCut Machines. Hope this helps!

[@lindadittrich151]

thank you sewwww much! You made me giggle!!! Thank you

[@sallysnowball1866]

Why are you using white fabric on a white mat on a white table???

[@HighlightCrafts]

well we put the other mat in the wash!

[@judymerbitz8716]

What stencil glue?

[@franmansfield-clark7992]

Pinflair

[@tammylmoore]

id be afraid my old adjustable blade would cut my mat

[@HighlightCrafts]

if you have an old mat that you dont mind cutting, put some cheap card on it and test your blade depth and pressures, then write down what works best for your blade and machine!

[@noranevers]

What is stencil glue?