I'm sold! Now I know why I should spend more and get this machine. Thanks so much for showing that process. I'll get that McKenna Ryan quilt done that's been sitting in my closet for 10 years!!
You know the black lines that you got would not show up if you tear the edges of the paper ragged. The lines are straight cuts. Learned this in printing industry....of course its always fun to play with canvasworks.
I am a sewing. I always wanting to do appliqué but find it stressful cutting around small pieces. You have finally show me how easy the scan and cut can do, even with heating bond on it. Thank you so much.
I love my scan and cut dx. A word of advise for those who still have it in the box is take it out and use it before the warranty is expired. I didn't use mine right away but when I did it wouldn't cut completely. I took it to a class and my instructor said to have it serviced. I ended up getting a new machine from Brother because there was an issue with the calibration. The new one works great and my grandson thinks I'm an awesome grandma because we can do so many crafty things with it. 😁
I wish I did this. I had some family issues right after I got mine and did not use it for over a year. When I did use it I found it was not cutting It has sat in the box for years now. Maybe I will get it out this year
I have the 225DXf. I place the fabric on the mat, heat n bond down first, leaving the paper backing on, then do half cut. Works like a dream also. Love your video.
I bought my scan and cut sdx225 in June just took it out of the box after Joy said take it out of the box. LOL . anyway I watched you last summer using it for applique. I'm in Love with it . Ive not done anything yet but watching all of the videos, I cannot believe everything this machine can do. Blows my mine.
I do turned hand appliqué and found using their fabric support sheets caused a lot of distortion to the cut fabric on removal from the mat. I now use a freezer paper sandwich on my fabric to stabilize prior to cutting on the low tack mat. Luv your channel!
theresa gregg , just place your fabric between 2 layers of freezer paper, wax side to each side of the fabric, it stabilizes the fabric. You will have to adjust your blade to cut.
Thank you so much for this video. Over 10 years ago I was in a quilt shop and saw a beautiful Noah's Ark quilt on the wall. My friends and the owner of the shop convinced me that I could make the quilt. No problems! So I bought the kit. After looking at the instructions I put the kit in a drawer! I have a scan n cut now and after watching your video I feel more confident about cutting out all of the applique pieces to make it. Thanks again!
How fun! The SNC is a perfect tool to cut all those pieces out. Really want to up your game? Stitch them down with Simply Applique. :-) I have videos on my channel about it.
I use painters' tape and tape the mat to the table before trying to apply anything to the cutting mat. It keeps it from moving around. Love your videos. I am learning a lot from them. Thanks for sharing.
Oh you are so lovely 😊 My husband just got me one today and I’m feeling the same giddy happiness working with it as you do 😆 It really does an amazing job! Great video
Yesterday I happened upon your video for the machine embroidered composition book cover, and was fascinated -- because I have a new Bernina 770 with the embroidery module. And machine embroidery is totally new to me. I really learned a lot from just that one video. Plus I was drooling over your studio and all your "power tools." So... today, after I opened my newly purchased ScanNCut SDX135 Pro, I started looking at some "newbie" videos. Lo and behold, on the "up next" list, I see that YOU had a video for the ScanNCut! And the reason I got mine is the same reason you like yours - for cutting applique pieces. In my case, I designed a pillow, with applique and quilting, that features a specific camper van. After I made one for myself, everyone in my camper Facebook group wanted me to make one for them. Hmmm... I thought, how could I make this easier, rather than tracing and cutting out 12 different pieces for each pillow, over and over?? Accuquilt? Ugh, custom dies. Cricut? Not sure. And then I found the ScanNCut, which sounded like exactly what I needed. I can scan my own shapes in. Now, my machine has the autoblade that detects the material being cut. And supposedly it will cut up to 3mm of thickness. What I HOPE is that I can cut several pillows' worth of pieces at a time. I was thinking also of using Hotfix Adhesive so that I might not even have to stitch along the edges of the raw-edge applique. By any chance have you tried Hotfix? The steps you showed here are ideal for helping me see how I can proceed with my applique pillow project! Thanks. And any advice or suggestions are welcome!
Woo hoo! I know I’m a couple of years behind you guys, but I just got a Scan N Cut DX230. I’m so happy I’ll be cutting out appliqués on this machine, and little pattern pieces like collars and facings, too! Thanks for this fabulous video, Becky! 💗
@@PowerToolsWithThread I just watched that video again. I’m pretty confused now, so I’m headed to bed; will try tomorrow with a clear head! Thanks, Becky!
I love my older ScanNcut 350. I do vinyl and applique. It is a little more noisey than the new DX but that is really not a problem for me and I've used various materials to cut and now I know the setting I need for each, but I always do a little test. Becky, you are doing such good informative videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this Becky; so many helpful tips for when I start using my ScanNcut to cut fabric. It was really good to see how you got rid of the excess lines.
Becky, I've had my machine for about 4 days and this video is invaluable! I can finally work on my applique BOM quilt with ease. Thanks so much for your talent and knowledge.
I'm not a quilter but these instructions are fantastic. Your visuals are great too. I just got my machine and I'm educating myself before I pull it out of the box. Thank you!
I found this video and OMG learned stuff I had NO idea I could do. My scan and cut has been sitting for over a year. Bought it from a dealer and two weeks after i bought it the instructor quit and I never got one class and the Dealer never got someone else. Then six months later the Dealer went out of business. GRRR So here I am with a brand new Scan and Cut and can't do a lot as the few videos out there are not helpful and some are confusing. GRRR. Thanks Becky for this video. You are awesome.
Try florianni appliqué wonder instead of heat and bond. It’s totally amazing. I think it’s better in a lot of ways, no ironing, it is a bit expensive but I think it’s totally worth the money. Thanks dor the video😉😇
I really appreciate this video! I just bought the Scan n Cut DX on sale at my local fabric store (they had a demo a year ago), but I've been reluctant to try it without some instruction! You show it how it is and to just "go forth"! I do so appreciate it! Thank-you!
Becky - Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! This is exactly why I purchased a Scan’n’Cut DX. I adore McKenna Ryan’s Pine Needle appliqué designs, but with my aging hands, I just couldn’t cut everything anymore. I knew the DX could do this, but knowing and doing are not synonymous. I have been haunting uTube looking for a good explanation, and yours made perfect sense.
Great video and explanation. I have an older Scan n Cut. I am personally tired of applique. Also don't want to be at a computer, I want to sew. I also don't care for the need to prepare fabric before cutting. But I understand the love of this method. Thank you
Thank you for such an easy to follow informative video. I was always scared as it looked so complicated and I am not tech savy. I quilt (beginner) and also a card maker.This looks like a great machine to have. In Australia they are so expensive so I wanted to be sure that I spent wisely. Thanks from Maleny Queensland Australia.
Im brand new to your channel, I cannot wait to get my Brother scan n cut. Ordered it today from my brother sewing machine dealership. I will be using it for fabrics mostly. I will be following you for more information. Thank you
Great Video. I have a scan and cut purchased a few years ago but found it somewhat confusing to use. You have given me the push I needed to start. Your instructions are great.
Your comment is one of the reasons I make these types of videos. When I got my first cutting machine I was intimidated by it too...and I work in computers! If I was scared of it, I can only imagine how I would feel if I didn't have a clue what button to push. It took me months to figure it out and I actually signed up for classes. Now I'm sharing a bit of that knowledge with you. If necessary, just follow the video bit-by-bit and stop it all along the way as needed. You'll get this!
Can you point me to a tutorial that teaches from the basics. I would love to use canvas but don't know where to start. Thank you in advance. I love the way you described the icons in plain language. It opened up new roads for me to travel Technology!!! Us oldies will get their eventually with the help of people like you!
Thank you thank you! I was trying to figure out how to fix my patterns after scanning them in when they had all those bits around them!! This will make my life much easier 😁
WoW! What an amazing lesson. I've owned the SNC since 2014 have one of the original models which I still use. I do not own the DX but I am going to give this method a try on my machine (saving to USB as it has no wireless on the original) I had not thought about scanning for canvas from paper patterns that's a pretty amazing deal because when you scan from your printer to pdf or image then bring it into other softwares you normally end up with a double line around each shape and have to remove them. I am definitely going to see if that double line is avoided with my older SNC and Canvas. Next, your point on using the fatter areas to lift your fabric is right on, one might have also pointed out that if they try with thinner areas it is easier to "break" that line and the shape ends up in two or more pieces :/ but it's easier to pull it up when you start in the fatter part of the shape. You've definitely gained a new subscriber in me and I'm going to recommend this video when I'm asked in the future about cutting fabric on the SNC. Thank you so much!!
I am new to this. I scanned some words I had typed in Word and this is exactly what happened - double line around everything!! How do you get rid of the double line??
Becky, You have got me saving for the Brother Disney Scanncut DX and simply applique. I have never enjoyed hand applique, just started machine applique, and I can't see doing it any other way than the way you are doing it!. I hope Brother sees what you are doing to boost thier sales and they reach out to you.
Hi,I just bought the Disney scan and cut it’s a little pricy but it comes with a Lot of goodies Just finish cutting the Disney red box so cute, go for it.
Thank you for mentioning the Scan to phone for Silhouette! I had totally forgotten about that function. I have 2 Silhouette machines but have gotten into embroidery in the last year. I am just starting looking in to making things with cut fabric and came looking for information but now I will dive further into my Silhouette functions (AND the Scanner/multifunction printer) that I forgot about BEFORE I go further into possibly getting a whole new machine. Especially since I have so many programs that also do these functions.. just a few steps and spending less money:)
Hi Becky I am from the UK love your videos I have the ScanNcut I love it and a embroidery machine I quilt all so , I wish we had the quilt shop here you have I would not be a home , keep up with the videos you are a good teacher and they are great Happy New year from the U.k best wishes Carol
Nice to see a tutorial for the DX. Even though I use mine for cutting card stock I learnt a lot from this video. I never thought about saving to my computer to clean up the mat. Awesome tip! This will save me so much time from now on. TFS :)
love my scan n cut I have a cricut and never used since I got my scan n cut and now I have the scan n cut dx i used my scan n cut dx for all my applique patterns I mostly use my scan n cut for fabric and sew
Thank you Becky! Love your videos and helpful information, tips, and tricks! Bravo! Keep doing what you do for us and I wish you a blessed and Happy New Year!
Thanks for the first video I found that actually taught me something. I have a ScanNCut CM650W. It's out of the box on a table in my sewing room, but never used. It's been there for two or three years. I'm not sure when I bought it. I love to appliqué quilts and this will make it so much more fun and faster.
Thank you so much for this video. You have made me want to purchase a Scan N Cut DX. LOL I want mine to use for cutting vinyl so I can embellish my own t-shirts, like you did for the t-shirt you wore in your video.
@@PowerToolsWithThread I finally broke down and purchased my Scan N Cut DX yesterday. (I bought the Disney model.) What brand/type of heat transfer vinyl do you use to make the designs for your t-shirts? I need to purchase some vinyl so I can start making projects. I heard that different brands are harder to weed than others. Any suggestions you can make would be appreciated. If you have an affiliate link, please provide it. Thanks again for your Scan N Cut video Becky!
@@kristi8220 Congrats on your new SNC DX!! So fun! Here's a link to Cricut HTV that works very well. I stay away from the Sport Flex because that can only go onto nylon tshirts and isn't designed for cotton. Enjoy! Lots of color choices in this link. amzn.to/2SaIVFO
Thank you. I have just purchased a new Innov-is XJ1 and it came with this scan and cut. I was wondering what I would use it for. Now I know. I do a lot of applique and this will be perfect for cutting out all my pieces.
Congrats on your new machine! You'll love it. I have an entire playlist on ScanNCut. You definitely need to check out how to turn that .fcm file from the SNC into an embroidery appliqué design! Check this out! GAME CHANGER!
Just get in there are start poking around. :) There are a lot of free projects on the Brother Canvas too or even inside the machine. Just start making a few simple shapes with paper on the teal low tack mat and you'd be surprised how easy it is.
love this thanks Becky i have just ordered the rotarty cutting blade for mine cant wait for it to cut as i have not cut any fabric so far and thats what i bought my cm900 to use for back in 2017 yeah i know lol xx thanks for this xx
Hi fab video, but not sure why you attached the high tack support sheet to your mat, you only need that for cutting unbounded fabric. If you are using HNB ironed onto the back of fabric you can cut it perfectly on a sticky regular mat. Just put HNB side down on the mat also no need to mirror images. Hope that helps
So...if you noticed a difference in the video at 13:50, there's only two rows of letters and I originally put my fabric on without the fabric support sheet. Then at the end of the cutting process, you can tell there's a letter in the middle of mat and things are all moved around. That's because without the fabric support sheet, the fabric moved during the cutting process and I had a huge mess! I had to use the wipes you see on the table to clean the mat and then I added the support sheet and had zero problems. lol
Hi Becky. Happy New Year from Indiana. Thanks so much for the videos that you make. I've been quilting for a couple years and have done some applique but have wanted to do more. Cutting by hand is a bore and takes too much time. My brain won't stay interested...it starts planning and designing all the future things it wants to make. lol ;) Was trying to decide between the big 3 and stumbled across your channel....LOVE IT!!! You're such a hoot!! Well, thanks to your information, I have decided that SNC DX225 is perfect for my needs, wishes and future dreams. I want to start with applique but know I will probably get into vinyl for some wall decor and as the grand-babies arrive I'm sure we will get into all kinds of fun crafts. Now...to save the money and go visit local dealer in town that I never knew was here. Currently using a Babylock Solaris & Palette 11 and hope it will work with my what I have. I hate to buy more software if it isn't needed. Learning one piece of software is enough. LOL
Love my SNC650WX. It really struts it’s stuff when cutting a detailed Henna image from HTV. Intricate and always perfect. I also make decals for my son’s airplanes from Oracal651. Perfect. Great for appliqué too but so much more. Congrats on your new DX. Happy 2😊2🙂, Becky.
i had a225 scan and cut and i couldnt get it to cut anything,,,cleaned and reglued the boards,,,it was horrible for me so i had to get rid of it,,,,and i only got the scan n cut just for applique,,,,as i have alot of the anita good designs,,,and love your vids
Watched again, do you have a RU-vid that shows me how to make my embroidery file appliqué into a file on the scan n cut. You would be so proud of me I used my scan n cut for the first time this week. Don’t ask how long it has sat in the box. It is old
Hey Becky, this is Eve... I sound like Joy 😂. You are such a wonderful teacher. Are you teaching classes in the quilt shops you visit? You are good. Thank you so much.
Becky -- Loved your presentation and although I have a Silhouette Cameo, I want to invest in a ScanNCut. Most of my project will be smaller than a bed quilt and so I love the ability to put multiple fabrics with the shapes to cut on the same mat. Since new models are coming out, can you recommend the best model for this type of ScanNCut? Thanks!
Hi Jenny my advice to you is go with what your budget can afford i have cm900 and sdx900 the smaller one and love them both and both are good for fabric keep in mind the dx ranges have just had a new blade come out the rotary cutting blade that looks fab cant wait for it to arrive happy crafting hun jk
Don't be afraid of it. Before you know it, you'll be making TONS of things and laughing at yourself cuz you waited so long.. get it out. and explore the horizons.
ok, so I just found you...and I LOVE YOU! lol Your down to earth being is like a breath of fresh air. Very clear instructions. I have a scan N cut, but I call mine, scratchNSniff! lol I have used it maybe, maybe! 3 times, after watching you I might use it a lot more often...THANKS for a great tutorial. I am originally from Texas but have grown roots in Florida. I just subbed you! Big hugs, Elsa
Hi Becky, Thanks for explaining the scan and cut . I am considering buying one for doing applique also. My question is about scanning the pattern into the machine. On your pattern you are doing is multi layered. Do you need to cut it into small pieces or not for scanning the images. Can you scan the whole pattern in just like it is( other than it is too big for one scan.) Will you be able to move the pattern pieces around separately once it is in the scan and cut? I hope you can understand my question. Thank you for your help. You do a great job teaching. Happy Retirement.
If you have a multi-layer pattern - like a carrot nose on a snowman - I recommend tracing the individual pieces onto a separate sheet of paper vs. cutting up the original pattern. Use a pen with a good line on it like a dark Sharpie. If possible, keep all pieces that will be the same color grouped together just for ease of cutting. And yes, once the pattern is scanned into the machine, you can move them around on the machine's screen or in the Brother Canvas to group them as you like. When a pattern is too big as printed from the manufacturer, again, trace the individual pieces onto a separate sheet of paper that you can then scan in individually. If you think you might be doing a lot of large applique quilts or fabric cutting from larger paper patterns, then I recommend spending a little extra for DX225 or higher models. All SNC models can cut on the 24" mat, but the DX125 can't scan a 24" mat.
OMG!!!! This video was FANTABULOUS!!! thank you for such a thorough and candid overview with hands on showing all the steps! I've been planning on getting a scanncut for over a year now, hubz is even on board, but I'll have to start with the CM350e before I can model-up! If you see this comment and have a chance to reply, any concerns about the 350e??
No problems at all with the 350 that I'm aware of. But you might consider the DX125. It's much less expensive than the 225 of Amazon and the ability of the blade to determine it's own depth is awesome.
Love you videos - save me more than once. Working on a quilt now using my scan n cut. how do you clean your fabric mat? having issues with the fabric coming off onto it. Making a memorial quilt from my Mom's clothing. Thanks ;-)
Hey Becky, I got a Hawaian applique piece off Etsy. It is a pdf. I understand the different directions for each type fusible and basically how to use the Scan N Cut. However, my Etsy-purchased document is a pdf. I cannot bring that into Canvas Workspace. Will I need to get my design prepared in another program, print it out, and have the ScanNCut scan the design rather than sending it over through Canvas Workspace? Or, how would you suggest going about getting my Hawaian applique cut out on fabric. FYI: It is about 11-1/2" square to fit onto a 12" block. I have the Disney 225 DX, not the blue one, but the red one - which is a total other story because I think I was really wanting the blue one. oh well.
Print out the PDF pattern pieces and then scan them into the scanning cut.. If the pieces overlap then Trace them out individually on printer paper and then scan them in. You can cut from those scans. You will love that red machine it's a very good one.
Hi Joan! Happy New Year!! The Brother Canvas also has an app that can be downloaded so you can work locally on your computer without the internet. They've thought of everything! lol
Great Video...my dx325 is in a new universe from my old cm machine. Is there a way to access the videos by date? I'm wearing them out. You make it so easy and on this Thanksgiving , you are at the top of my grateful list. Thank you!
