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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/9/2009 9:20:22 AM
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PKaySunshine
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My mom used heat and bond with the cricut and it worked well. After ironing it onto the fabric, she pulled off the paper backing. She then placed the fabric on the cutting mat and it cut easily. The cuts were clean and it ironed onto a shirt very easily. hth
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/9/2009 3:55:42 PM
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tinanehls
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it seems to me the problem with cutting fabrics is the paper backing is not sticking and causing the paper to slide,why not remove the paper backing after ironing on your fabric and then place on your mat to complete the cut.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/9/2009 4:18:08 PM
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JanetHansen
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After reading about cutting fabric yesterday, I had to try it. The card below is a simple 3" flower that I cut - still needs a sentiment. The velveteen center was cut on the Cuttlebug (which cuts fabric VERY well).
I have to tell you, I couldn't find my stash of WonderUnder, etc, but perservered and tried my Xyron. The fabric cut fairly well (held the piece in place with alot of blue painters tape - no sliding at all), but I did have to cut into the "v" corners, which even happens with paper, sometimes.
WonderUnder or a similar backing would work better for keeping the edges from fraying.
Thanks for the inspiration, though. When I find the rest of my sewing stuff (emptied out my sewing room for a house guest and haven't put it all aback), I will try something that can be used on fabric.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/9/2009 5:21:30 PM
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DebSchwersenska
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Hello and Thanks for the news about cutting fabric I have been trying to get some feed back from someone and am very excited to hear from you. I work at the factory where the NFL uniforms are made and I have some of the fabric that the numbers are cut from and I think it will cut out nicely if I can just figure out how to hold the material in place, I am trying to cut scrolling to put on equestian show clothes. I live in Wi and its cold and snowy Where do you live? DEB
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/13/2009 12:40:33 PM
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DonataRolf
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I am also learning to quilt and get Quilters Newsletter and in the Dec/Jan 2009 issue they talk about using the Cricut Personal Cutter (pg 60) for cutting out shapes for applique. Here is what they suggest for cutting material: Fabric should be as stiff as cardstock in order to work in the machine (using undiluted Sta-Flo liquid starch). They also attached fusible web (Steam-A-Seam) using manufacturers directions. Removing the backing they adhere to the mat, and using a new needle set the speed to 4, depth to 5, and pressure to 4. Remove the fqabric with the spatula being careful to avoid fraying the fabric.
The web address is quiltersnewsletter.com. I have not checked the website lately but they do post part of the magazine on site.
Hope that helps. I haven't tried it yet.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/24/2009 9:13:02 PM
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ScrappinKittyRN♥
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quote:
ORIGINAL: scrappinsistercarla
I found it. It is a PDF file I have it on my computer. If you will PM me an email address I'll send it to you.
I'm so happy to find this topic. I've had a number of ladies ask me about using my E to cut fabric.
Carla, I'd like a copy of the PDF file if it's still available. I will PM you also.
Kitty
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/26/2009 12:25:09 PM
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ScrappinKittyRN♥
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Carla was so sweet to sent me a copy of the Cricut Tips & Tricks which includes the settings for fabric. I thought I'd post the English version. Let me know if the settings work. Enjoy!
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/28/2009 8:39:23 PM
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*Love2Craft*
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I am going to go try cutting some material right now.....I hope it works
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RE: Cutting fabric - 1/31/2009 10:55:28 AM
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PattyGolden
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i cut out several hearts using the george cartridge yesterday using the heat n bond and fabric from the keepsake calico collection at joanns and it worked wonderfully! my machine is only a couple of weeks old, but i used the same settings i've been using for paper/cardstock.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 2/18/2009 1:15:10 PM
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RenettaJohnson
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I would be interested in the PDF file also please. renetta_p1984@yahoo.com I am also going to attempt this cutting appliques.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 2/20/2009 1:54:02 PM
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MagaMcof5
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TFS Keep us posted on your results
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RE: Cutting fabric - 2/21/2009 2:51:15 PM
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karendegraw
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Starching should help make the fabric stiff enough to cut like cardstock. An article I read the other day suggested using the liquid sta-flo kind. Starch also helps to prevent fraying while cutting whether using scissors or rotary cutter too. I've also used steam-a-seam 2 (not the lite) rather than wonder under. I don't think the wonder under sticks as well, but that's just an opinion. The steam-a-seam 2 is a little more expensive, but worth the price rather than messing up high dollar fabric.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 3/1/2009 7:18:26 PM
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AdansMommy
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I had the bunching problem too. I ironed my fabric on the cutting board and the problem was gone!!
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RE: Cutting fabric - 3/1/2009 9:15:45 PM
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Milangal
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I had read on another tread that was discussing cutting issues that some of the heat bond agents have different thinknesses. That makes a big difference.
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RE: Cutting fabric - 3/28/2009 5:22:57 PM
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VickiBushey
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I too am bummed about the challenges of trying to cut fabric withmy cricut E. I am having the sam problems as everyone else. Any advice or tricks would be welcome. PLEASE HELP ME! I am trying to finish a project as an Easter gift if possible. Look forward to hearing from some of you experts about this "challenge"! LOL!
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