How to use Brother Canvas Workspace with SVGs

[@bearscritter]

OMG THANK YOU!!! I really needed this for my Scan n Cut sdx 330D!!!! This is the newest model as far as I know and it recognizes the thickness of what is to be cut. It has an auto blade and a rotary blade. (this is what I have). I use the auto blade for cutting vinyl.

[@mgrahamsews]

Thank you for sharing this information! 😊

[@lisawarnke1641]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! Still learning my machine and this really helps!

[@mgrahamsews]

You're very welcome! I hope this helped a bit. 😊❤️

[@tazcapasso974]

Would u happen to know how to curve text around an object or have a video on it? All of the videos I’ve seen have the old Canvas Workspace layout. Thx

[@mgrahamsews]

Sorry, that is not something I've done. 😔

[@elizabethlamorgese7527]

I don't have 12 x 24 mat, can I save as 12 xx 24 but cut one piece at a time on 12 x 12?

[@mgrahamsews]

In Cricut, you can select the 12x12 mat. However, if the pattern pieces are bigger than 11.5" x 11.5", you won't be able to use your machine.

[@elizabethlamorgese7527]

thank you for the information @@mgrahamsews

[@mgrahamsews]

You're welcome! 😊

[@annad4825]

this would be helpful if i could manage to get into the program. created an account, activate it and when i want to go in it says account does not exist. trying to get help from Brother website is impossible

[@mgrahamsews]

I'm sorry this is happening. I don't know how to assist you with this besides suggesting to contact support, which it seems you have. I don't know if they have a number you can call, but that might get a faster response. I hope you get this figured out soon! 😊

[@angelamcgovern1525]

No they do not give you a choice of fabrics. The never models have an auto blade that can tell how thick and automaticity cuts it. On older models like mine the cm900 you have to change your blade depth and pressure then you can do a test cut, you get to know each fabric and what they need to be. I think it’s set at a 12 inch mat as that is what comes with the scan n cut, you have to purchase the 24” Matt. The main difference is you can scan designs you want to cut into it and you can scan your fabric and then place the svgs on to it, which minimises waste.

[@mgrahamsews]

Thank you so much for sharing this information, I really appreciate it. I meant to ask the friend I know, who has a Brother, before I filmed this, but forgot. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Again, thank you! 😊

[@smac4565]

Sorry to disappoint you but a lot of us have a 12x12 as we cut things beside material.

[@mgrahamsews]

You can use your 12x12 mats, it's all I used when I first got my Cricut but quickly learned having the 12x24 mat saved me time. When I'm making SVGs I make it using a 12x24 Artboard. When you import these SVGs into Cricut, if the pattern pieces are larger than your 12x12 mat, it won't be able to cut because they won't fit. However, if they are smaller, Cricut will place them on the 12x12 mat for you. It's a great feature that Cricut Design Space does this for us. Unfortunately though, Brother Canvas users don't have this as an option, because their software will actually change the size of the pattern pieces to fit on the 12x12 mat. ☹️ I also use my Cricut for more than fabrics (altho this video was geared towards helping sewists use the SVGs I make, but many features are the same for the many uses of this machine) It's a great machine and has helped me a lot because intricate cuts are too hard for me. 😃