ScanNCut 10 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out- Allbrands After Hours

Join Courtney Douthat as she shares the ten things she wish she knew when she was just starting with the Brother ScanNCut.
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[@kimimel7488]

Mind blown on the fussy cutting!

[@paulasizeland2427]

Very informative just got my machine sdx125 still can't figure out how to get rhinestone function though workspace any suggestions

[@Patricia-ks8rw]

Any hint to use print to cut add on. My machine fails to read reg points.

[@miric6224]

I have a luminaireii. I’d like to learn how to transfer a design from my ipad. BUT: i’d like 1) excellent close uo camera work. 2) i’d like to see the step repated a number of times. Once looking at the sewing machine computer screen, once looking at the needle plate area, once at my i pad computer screen. Yes repated and with nice clear, slow, close ups. 3) maybe do a sew-along inreal time transfering the ipad data. 4) i’d like to see how to save the computer data I’ve transfered either in the sewing mchine memory-memory stick. I’ve watched a number of computer activated sts, but haven’t learned a thing: poor explanations, poor preparation ie. crumby teaching, poor camera work, skipping over stuff, You speak clearly and seen knowldgable, but i didn’t see clearcamera work. Please edit with a newbee eye before putting it out there for us. Thanks

[@spoon9001]

Holy crap. My mom talked me in to buying a ScanNCut but I'm not a quilter or a scrapbooker so I wasn't sure I'd make good use of it, because I [struggle to] make doll clothes. Thank you for your demonstrations and tips. I now know how I can apply this machine!

[@AmandasHandmadeKreations]

[@weeksd2903]

Do you ever add paper type or scotch type to hold the fabric on the mat

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Danita. Yes I do especially if my mat is getting really old. - Courtney

[@bonwithoutice]

OMG number 3 and 7 are awesome, specially when you are learning. The 10th was mindblowing. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@dariusrael5721]

Can you do faux leather and thicker vinyl

[@allbrands1976]

Yes it does it like a dream. As long as it's under 3mm. - Courtney

[@loisdelullo3899]

How do you put patterns on usb?

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Lois. Insert the usb to the machine and when you go to save the design select the USB icon. - Courtney

[@slim215]

How do I know without ruining my material that I need to cut it more than one time how will I know???

[@allbrands1976]

I usually just gently peel up the corner of the material to check if I need to run it again. Then lay it back down if I need to. If it's a thin material it only needs to go through once but if it's thicker it will need to run again. This is only with the rotary blade. The other blades will automatically cut all the way. - Courtney

[@lauriepanariello574]

thank you for these videos, I just bought a ScanNCut, so I'm very new, but I feel more confident I can do some good work with it now!

[@joannaastbury5136]

This is really helpful - thank you. I'm thinking of getting a ScanNCut for my Memory Bear business - will it cut denim?

[@allbrands1976]

Many of our customers use their ScanNCuts for making memory bears.

[@evieg161]

Can I cut Sf101 on my 225dx ?

[@jetloudesigns]

thanks for the tips

[@allbrands1976]

You bet!

[@robinsankbeil3017]

You are so delightful and your sense of humor makes me laugh. All the knowledge you and your sisinlaw share is amazing. I’m in PA, but if you were local, oh yes, my sewing crafty friends and I would be there. Lol! Keep the scan cut videos coming! Personally I liked this video and also like your projects. You make everything look easy! 😁

[@allbrands1976]

Oh thank you!

[@theaddingtontwins3219]

Great video as always. I have a question about cutting out applique pieces on a drawing. Let's say you have an drawing that has 6 different pieces that comprise the drawing - let's say a truck - with the cab of the truck, the back of the truck, and 2 wheels that each have an outer tire and an inner tire piece. How do you "pick apart" that portion of the drawing that will be cut out? Let's say - the inner tire - it's a circle within a circle. How does that work? Thank you so much.

[@allbrands1976]

You would need to color sort each item. Depending on what model ScanNCut you have it would change how to do this. With the SDX330 it's super easy to color sort right on the machine. You would just tell it how many colors you have. I will do a show on this soon. If you have a older model then I would recommend doing it in Canvas Wordspace first. I hope that helps. I'll do a video on it soon in more detail I promise. - Courtney

[@CGee17]

?? Thank you Courtney! I just got my SDX this week and your tutorials give me confidence. I am noticing the mats are very tacky and damages the paper when pulling it off. You mentioned a low tack mat. Is that different than the standard mat? Thanks again!

[@allbrands1976]

For paper I would only use the blue low tack mat. - Courtney

[@sewfabulous101]

Courtney, thank you so much!!!! I did learn some new tricks from this video, especially about the pens, I never knew what each pen was designated for..... As always, you're an awesome instructor.

[@allbrands1976]

Thank you!

[@quietbook]

Thank you ❤

[@beverlyakins2374]

Great video just catching up before I unbox my scan and cut

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Beverly. You're going to be a pro at the rate you're going :) - Courtney

[@vampiregoat69]

So can this replace the cricut machine it seems better but not if it only does fabric

[@Springermom2]

It can cut vinyl & cork, as well.

[@louisegoodwin1223]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEOS. I HAVE HAD MY SDX225 FOR 4 YEARS TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX AFTER 2 YEARS, AND NOW SINCE THE BEGINNER VIDEOS I THINK I MIGHT BE ABLE TO START USING IT. I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT ALL THE BUTTONS ARE FOR BUT SLOWLY MAYBE I WILL LEARN. THANK YOU CORTNEY LOUGOO

[@allbrands1976]

You've got this! Thank you!

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Louise. I'm so happy to hear that. Enjoy your machine. I'm here to help. - Courtney.

[@_beauty_By_caro_lina_]

hi! maybe you can help me choose from 2 cutters. First is SDX1250 Another is SDX900? whats the difference between them? because in specifications basically everything is the same. Thanks for answer

[@Diva-tf2pl]

Thanks for sharing. I’m newbie. These tips will come in handy.🙏🏽🙃

[@ruthcedeno1055]

Hi I loooove your video Thank you very informative I would like to know how many different blades does this machine has

[@vickylichty6893]

I am considering a scan as nd cut and appreciate your videos.

[@allbrands1976]

Our pleasure! It's so much fun.

[@daringmocha1]

Hey… does it matter if my scan n cut is the 125 … or do I need to upgrade to the 325 or 330 machine…I just started using mine Ive had it over a year or so ago

[@cheryleswardutt5146]

Hi please help me with pantry labels I bought this machine but never used

[@michellewalpole4355]

Thank you. That was great.

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Michelle. Thank you for watching. - Courtney

[@theuktoday4233]

Really useful video as I havent used my scan and cut since I bought it about 18 months ago!

[@sandyratter1688]

Do the items blades mats I have for my none DX machine work on my DX?

[@kathyann7153]

Thanks Courtney I'm a little behind on some of your shows but I love them and I share them with my took children. My son really loves his scanning cut

[@biloparisien9903]

Hi miss can u tell me if sdx2250 scan and cut does embossing please ?

[@tammylmoore]

i enjoy your videos and your bubbly personality

[@brendaestes6797]

Thank you. This showed me so much I did not know!!!

[@debbiewhite3270]

TY I had no idea about the drawing or fussy cutting.

[@karenschluter2749]

These are wonderful tips, thanks so much.

[@peggybray5450]

Have a tutorial on vinyl fabric for purses

[@teresadonovan1980]

Love this thank you make more videos!

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Teresa. Thank you for watching. Courtney

[@maryharvey724]

Wonderful features you have highlighted.

[@pattishelton3169]

Great information I didn’t know a lot of this.

[@bethserran]

Thank you, Courtney!!

[@allbrands1976]

Hi Beth. Thank you for watching. - Courtney

[@valexander4855]

Someone sells an extension support for front of machine. A red one for about $20 and someone else sells a white one from Germany for quite a bit more. Do these work? Also, any tips for remembering to turn half cut on or off, or remembering to mirror image? Thanks.

[@allbrands1976]

Are you referring to the Roll Feeder that cuts 6ft of vinyl? - Courtney

[@almatubens118]

when you scan your fabric and its black and you don't see the image were can you go to put it lighter.

[@allbrands1976]

If you select the image it will put a red box around so you can see it better. - Courtney

[@valexander4855]

Any tips for picking the best iron press? Does steam matter? How about the multi-purpose ones that would do sublimation printing on mugs and hats?

[@allbrands1976]

avoid steam for adhesives, we like this one: www.allbrands.com/products/82909-hpn-demo-cp912-120v-hot-pink-craft-market-heat-pre

[@enlovegyjourney]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

[@dhauxhurst]

Does the DX do this also!

[@flnurse]

I always learn something new from you. Love your videos!

[@allbrands1976]

Thanks for watching!

[@nataliearena2241]

Thank you

[@bjatnip3217]

Thank you for your time to teach us, I tell everyone to watch your videos to learn more about scan and cut machine

[@allbrands1976]

my pleasure!

[@rivergate950]

thank you!

[@nickoalhowell6599]

❤ Thank you

[@49lucky]

Oh thanks now I know how to use transfer tape I was wondering about that thanks again

[@allbrands1976]

Glad I could help

[@remington6363]

Great tips . Thank you

[@allbrands1976]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normabates5603]

Thank you for the tips.

[@allbrands1976]

Our pleasure!

[@ThatGuy-rb5yw]

What if she identifies as he? 😂