For the thin fabric cutting I switch out to the thin fabric blade. I tried cutting the felt with it, but the machine told me it was to thick for the blade… So you can always try….There is also an auto vinyl blade, but I have never used it and I cut a lot of vinyl. I spent today cutting all the things on my Brother ScanNCut so I could show you all the fun things you ca cut with your machine. I’ve cut all these brother machine things before, but today was the first time I cut all these materials in the same shape to be able to show all the cutting options. Most of the time I cut fabric and vinyl, but it was fun to really see all the things you can cut with a ScanNCut. Send cut data files back and forth wirelessly(1) between your tablet, mobile device, or PC from CanvasWorkspace to the SDX85 for more creative flexibility.
After the backed fabric has cooled, remove the paper backing from the iron-on sheet. Place your backing rough, unpapered side down on the back of the fabric. First, remember, backed fabric for applique can be cut with the Standard Mat and Auto Blade or the Low Tack Mat and Rotary Blade. Think of the ScanNCut Fabric Mat (for DX machines) as the Standard Mat with a built-in High Tack Support sheet. Enter Brother’s High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet (CASTBL2), which is applied directly to the Standard Mat to increase its tackiness and better hold fabric.
Internet connectivity is available so that you can utilize Brother CanvasWorkspace for flexible remote work through PC, laptop, mobile device or tablet. This superlative feature puts great flexibility and convenience in your hands by providing you with wireless connectivity for transferring files and design patterns from your computer to the unit. The Auto Blade technology can automatically sense the thickness of the material and cut it precisely according to the chosen pattern. You can trust the machine to cut a wide range of fabrics without harming them. Also see our posts on the best Cricut machines and the best vinyl cutters. Also perhaps you’re wondering about Cricut VS Silhouette machines.
It’s a powerful craft cutter that can do everything the more expensive SDX230Di can do but only contains half the number of pre-installed designs, and of course lacks the Disney-branded content. Revolutionary, cutting machine detects the height (thickness) of the material. No need to select material type nor adjust blade depth before cutting. Access hundreds of built-in designs, including quilt patterns, and edit right on 5″ LCD touchscreen display. Editing on a computer or tablet is optional.
To begin with, novice seamstresses and quilters will have few problems stitching together different pieces and fabrics thanks to the machine’s inherent user-friendliness. Thus, you can effortlessly stitch together fabric pieces for all sorts of attire and quilt projects. The superb material handling capability of the Brother Scan and Cut is a vital feature for hobbyists and experts alike.
I believe the official ScanNCut cutting limit is 3 mm. Check out all my other ScanNCut tutorials and ideas here. Including how to use the roll feeder function, how to use heat transfer vinyl and how to create custom decals with the scan feature. And, while the sheets only come in 12″x12″ sizes, you can add two pieces together for a 12″x24″ mat or cut smaller pieces if you don’t need to cover the entire mat area. If you’re using an Auto Blade, your blade will ideally cut perfectly the first time.
Craft the Magic, The Disney designs you love are now available as beautiful cut files for your Brother cutting machines. For cutting leather I used the standard tack mat and the auto blade. Place the smooth side of the leather down on the mat and the rough side up. The SDX85 has Auto Blade Technology, which will enable you to cut out designs, patterns, or hand-drawn drawings on fabric, paper, vinyl, and other materials up to 3mm(2) in thickness.
There are cheaper ones out there (like the Cricut Explore Air or the Silhouette Cameo), but without a fancy touch screen. If you are using the included pen, then you will feel like you’re back in that era. Additionally, the 2mm clearance seems to be the industry standard, though this doesn’t mean it will cut 2mm brother machine deep. It means that you can work with materials that are that thick. There are different machines that can handle up to 5mm thick materials, though they have been built with other purposes than drawing and cutting paper. Here’s one feature that I dearly miss from the Brother Scan n Cut; the Dual-Carriage.
The SDX85 is also whisper-quiet, allowing you to create, craft, and cut materials without disturbing others. A generous 1-year limited warranty backs this Brother machine along with free online and phone technical support for the life of the product. No matter what design you have in mind, you can draw it on paper and have it scanned quickly. Thus, you can design highly personalized sewing projects through your very own handmade design patterns. The machine brings your handmade designs to life thanks to the accurate scanner.
Plus, when you use the stitch detection mode, you can create various drawing, embossing or foiling projects–all from one embroidery file. Mat-less cutting is now a reality with the optional roll feeder for vinyl. It’s perfect for those bigger projects like car decals and signs. Cut material up to 12 inches wide and almost 6 feet in length. And when you use the universal pen holder with the roll feeder, you can draw personalized, banners, too.