Brother Scan-N-Cut for Quilt Applique Pieces vs. Other Cutting Machines
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- Опубліковано 4 бер 2019
- As a quilter / fabric crafter, this is why I use the Brother Scan-N-Cut for cutting fabric applique pieces vs. other cutting machines. This is only my opinion and I'm not being paid or compensated in any way.
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If Keith is grumpy, he’s doing well. When you have to worry is if he’s not grumpy lol! Glad he’s doing so well. I enjoyed your brother scan n cut talk. Very informative.
Ordered my scan n cut from HSN last evening. Thanks for the heads up. Keeping you and your hubby in my prayers for fast and complete healing and recovery. Love LOVE your videos. Thank you both for your service. I am a 26 year Air Force Veteran .
Thank you for your service also.
Thanks for all your help. Best of luck on your husbands recovery.
I bought my DX225 today. You convinced me! Now, teach me what to do! Found your channel when you were remodeling your room and I’ve been watching and enjoying ever since!
everything you were saying was happening to me. I too purchased a silhouette cameo and now have a scan n cut. would never go back to using silhouette. the scan feature is what draws me to the scan n cut. I purchased from abroad and paid shipping just to get the latest model with wifi at that time. No regrets what so ever of scan n cut. Now I am a proud owner of the simply applique software. learnt quite a lot from your videos already. THANK YOU
Perfect!!! You popped up on my news feed and I’m researching which machine I wanted. I was about half sure on the scan n cut. Thanks for the information.
So glad that he came through the surgery okay.
I have followed all the same channels you’re speaking of for years. I love how you all promote each other’s content. 🍻
So glad your husband is doing fine. Thanks for you information . Very informative. Enjoy you videos.
Prayers for speedy recovery and healing!
love the lizard on your ceiling. thanks for all your information on the Brother machine!
Great info. I was at a quilt store one time and the owner was sitting at a table working with the scan and cut and I asked her about them and she said to definitely go with the scan and cut over all the other machines for all the reasons you mentioned.
After I was gifted a Brother Scan N Cut 3 years ago, I watched Julie's videos and the Alanda Craft videos, all on UA-cam, to learn more about how it worked. Invaluable! I chose not to take the Alanda Craft online class. I felt like I got enough from the free videos that were available then. I have since watched many more that Alanda Craft has produced. -- Thanks for another insightful video. You are providing really useful information! -- Becca with My Stitchy Home
Thank you for this informative video. I've been wanting a cutting machine but did not know which one. I now can add the Cut and Scan to my gift wish list.😁
I appreciate you explaining the difference between the different brands of cutters.
So glad I found your videos I have a brother scan n cut 2 which I purchased for appliqué its been in box about 2 years so I just never figured out how to use it so now maybe I’ll learn through your videos thanks thanks so much❤️❤️
I know how you feel. My husband is recovering from a knee surgery. All the best to you both. I have been watching Alandacraft as well on you tube and their instructions are excellent. I love your videos and I’m looking forward to scanncut and embroidery ones
Wow! Thank you, THANK YOU, now I understand how things work!
Highly informative video comparing these machines. So glad I went with the ScanNCut.
My original cutting machine was a Scan N Cut and I love it for its scanning feature. But when Cricut came out with the Maker and its rotary blade I made the switch to a Maker and later on to a Silhouette Cameo 4 with its rotary blade because of the more advanced features in the Silhouette Software. Now I am back to useing the Scan N Cut since they too have created a rotary blade for their SDX machines.
Creating svg cut files is much, much easier than you make it out to be in this video for anyone who already owns either the Cricut or the Cameo. It does require you to scan your paper patterns using a combo printer rather than right on your Scan N Cut. However, Cricut or Silhoette software can easily turn that scan into a cut file. No need to go out and purchase a Scan N Cut just because of its scanning feature.
Silhouette software is so good. Way better than Cricut software however I think Cricut Maker with the rotary wheel is definitely the best to cut fabric. It works so well and without the weird hooks and loops the Cameo rotary wheel needs in the software because it’s not geared like the Cricut rotary blade. If people have business edition of Silhouette Studio they can export svg files to cut on a Cricut Maker.
Glad your hubby is okay. Men (hubbies and grown sons) make the worst patients🤣. Found your UA-cam channel about a week ago. Love it. I have gone back and watched as many as I could find. I am a quilter and cannot wait till I retire (14 months 10 days 😳, but whose counting) so I can sew and quilt more. That said, I still manage to complete about 12 quilts a year along with a few quilt tops also.
Thank you for this explanation!
Happy to hear your honey is OK!!!!
You have explained this so well that now I get it. Thank you, and I really enjoy your videos. You are teaching me a lot! I ended up getting a Scan N Cut for Xmas, because I work with paper, vinyl, and fabric. You can stamp images on paper and let the machine cut them out. I have a lot of stamps. Now I am cutting appliques.
I work with paper, vinyl and fabric also and love to stamp. I have a lot of rubber stamps and it just made more sense to have the ScanNcut.
@@mtnjhutch Yes, it is quite helpful, and you don't have to buy all those matching dies.
Great explanation. Thanks.
Thank you, thank you, I have a Brother Scan n Cut and I had made the Quilt Diva, but I did it the old fashion way and i have another pattern that I will use the Scan n Cut to cut out the pieces this time. And yes, best of luck with the husband's recovery! Love your videos/tutorials!
Marilyn, is that you on a Street Glide in your profile pic??? :) I used to have one too! Hubs had a Road Glide and I had the Street Glide, both in UT Longhorn Orange. You're a girl after my own heart. If you haven't bought Simply Applique yet, hold off on the next go at the Quilt Diva. I'm going to work some magic using the SNC and Simply Applique where the embroidery machine (if you have one) will stitch it all down for you! Stay tuned! But yes, using the SNC will make life so much easier if you don't have the software or an embroidery machine.
@@PowerToolsWithThread Actually, I'm on one of the first HD Trikes, put over 45,000 miles on it. This was my 2009 HD Trike, I now have a 2015, which there is a big difference, they have come a long way with their brakes, etc., and it's much better riding than the older ones. Love it and cannot wait until it is warm enough to ride. We are at -2 degrees right now! I really don't know why we live here!!!! LOL Anyway, I purchased the camper pattern now and I want to use the SNC for that. I did go and watch Julie Balzar? I will keep watching to learn more for sure. I will wait for your next video on the Simply Applique! Thanks again!!!
ooo, thanks so much for this I have been considering a cutting machine, I do both sewing and papercrafting, but weight heavily on the quilting side. I will do some more research, I'm thinking the Brother is what I want, and I love Angela Wolf and she's all about the Brother brand!
I don’t quilt lol and don’t think I ever will but watch each and every vlog you make. Your quilts are beautiful. Today’s vlog to be honest you could have been talking Japanese lol . I have no idea what these machines do but it’s made me want to find out! Love your humour and upbeat attitude, hug the hubby and wish him well and I will keep watching appliqué bindings backings longarms etc even though I haven’t a clue xx loved your piping on your tunic btw (more comfy with dressmaking) keep up the vlogs xx
Thank you I needed to know
That was helpful. Thank You.
Wow!! Thank you. I had no idea!!
I had that surgery and it was rough the first few days God bless.
Excellent. Some much information.
First, I want to thank you for sharing the about quilting information on the brother scancut. Good idea.
now about the price.. I don't think they are not too expensive, you can get a Brother scan N cut cm 350 for $ 250.00 with tax.. I got mines in the HSN two years ago. I'm sure you can still get at same the price or less. I love Brother scancut cm 350. I don't feel like I have to upgrade to DX. It does it all.
Glad hubby came through the surgery okay. I just wanted to pass on a little bit of knowledge that might help some with the Cricut Maker. I purchased my Maker when it first came out and paid around $400 for it then. I sew and also do vinyl work for my hubby. If you have a printer that scans documents and uploads them to your computer, you can also scan in pictures to your Cricut Maker. I do it all the time. I scan in the picture to my computer. I open my my paint program (or whatever art program comes with your computer) and save the picture as PNG or a JPeg. I can then upload this picture in my Cricut Design Space Program. As long as it has solid lines (Like how you went over your dashed lines) you can easily upload and save as a cutting file or a print and cut file.
People need to understand that some versions of the Scan n Cut DO NOT let you create SVG files. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer has a video showing how to create an SVG file from them FCM file that is the type created by Scan n Cut machines. Alandacraft has lots of videos on You Tube but their best stuff is through their courses. They are two sweet ladies from Australia, which is behind the US in terms of getting access to the machines.
I took all their courses from AlandaCraft when I first got my original SNC. That's where I learned it all. Their classes are well worth every penny. The SNC's ability to create svgs totally depends on the original file so it's never a sure thing.
This is y I want my scan nbcut
I have the SnC model CM550DX that came free on rebate with my embroidery machine back in 2015, I haven't used it yet...
I see a gecko on your ceiling! that is so cool
I purchased a “gently used” 650 machine with this purpose and to reduce the cutting between appliqué embroidery designs. you may get me to more appliqué quilts after listening to this. Many thanks
Hi Becky, glad to hear your husbands surgery went well. Great video. I watched Julie and Amanda Crafts and another one I really liked was Applelover53 recently she is doing more card making but still with the SNC. Can you do a video showing exactly how to. Bought my SNC a couple years before I retired and used it a couple times to cut felt for Christmas embroidery tags from embroidery library. Did not have a lot of luck with that . It’s in the box almost 3 years later. I really need to revisit it. Thanks so much Val🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️
My husband had both of those procedures but at different times. He had a anesthesia pump in for 3 days with the abdominal hernia. He was back at work in 3 days. The hernia in the groin did not us the pump and he had a lot more pain. He was back at work again in 3 days but experiencing much more pain. He was also 5 years older. So, don't know if the location of the procedure, the age or the lack of the anesthesia pump caused the difference in the pain levels. I'm very lucky. My husband is not a demanding or difficult patient. Good luck.
I love your vtdeo tutorial. You’re very entertaining! I have a Brother Luminaire XP2 and trying to decide if purchasing a ScanNCut is necessary? Thank you for sharing.
Great info!
love this site
You enabled me! But I'm a dork and I think I bought the wrong one. I got the older one instead of the DX because I didn't watch the presentation. But I think the only thing different is the DX has the auto-depth feature for cutting whereas the one I ordered you have to manually adjust the depth. I didn't realize all this when I ordered. I was just looking for the one with the best package of goodies added compared to other places on the internet. There's a "deep cut" blade available so I think I might purchase later if I want to cut leather or felt. I'd wanted a cutting machine like this for some time. And was leaning towards a Cricut because that's the one I heard most about. But I didn't realize it didn't "scan n cut"! I just hope my old Bernina that also embroiders has a usb port. I haven't embroidered on it in years because they were constantly upgrading the software/hardware and it was $500+ every time and I got fed up with that.
Glad you husband is on the mend! Been looking at these cutting machines, thank you for your "opinion" Very informative! I think you should do the same for all your other power tools! I am interested in the Brother sewing machine you used to make your welt/cording for the tunic. You said you loved that machine, would like to know why? Look forward to seeing your mug rug. Enjoy your home alone time!
Thank you
I am looking at purchasing the 650wx I’m on the wall. Any thoughts on this model?.
I have the scan n cut and can take a shape out of my sewing machine put on usb and put in scan n cut. I have the brother dream machine. . I need to enlarge the design in scan n cut but it will not let me. I want to add 1/4 inc to outside. I make mask extenders for nurses out of vinyl. They are a pain to cut out after stitching. I would like to cut one out and then put in hoop and sew it out already in the shape. I used lilas laundry mask extender with heart with ekg on heart.
On the verge of getting one - which one woul you recommend? I quilt but never did appliqué….
Ok so I want a Scan N Cut. Looks like Amazon is my place to buy if not there then our local BabyLock store an hour away. So which one do I order or should I look somewhere else. HSN did not show them.
I have a question about cutting a pdf, jpg or svg file on the Brother's Scan and Cut 230DX. Anyone know
what model do you have
Hi Becky love your show. Your a down to earth gal just like us. Glad your hubby is up and around. I'm thinking of getting a Brother scan n cut. I've got a question. Where do you get the items to go with it? I know with Cricket the parts are everywhere. Thanks. Keep doing you youtube. We enjoy it
The tpp of the line Cricut (the Maker) is $400 and now comes with a rotary blade that is awesome! You do still have to create your svg if you don't already have one. It also has a knife blade you can buy that cuts balsa wood, basswood, chipboard, etc.
That sounds awesome!! It's too bad they didn't include the ability to scan yet though. I understand the SNC DX will make up to a 3mm cut as well for deeper/heavier items. Don't think I'll be diving in until the one I have dies. lol Thanks for the comment!
I have the Maker and love it but I have also considered the Scan and Cut for some of the features you mentioned. They each really have their own niche.
I have a wand scanner, and I tried stamping on a piece of paper, and scanning it. The scanner will save the file in 2 ways, and I converted it to an SVG. Then I imported it into my Cricut to cut it out. It worked, so I am going to experiment more with that. Just another way to do it, I guess. I do not really want to buy a Scan N Cut, but I am tempted.
I have the cricut maker. You cannot beat it for cutting fabric. The rotary blade is fantastic and you don't need to bond the back of the fabric. I scan patterns through my printer and convert to svg. Not a big deal. I have the Scan and cut 2 but it was not a easy machine to learn. The maker I was up and cutting vinyl right away. This is my opinion but always check all your options before making a choice. My scan and cut has sat since getting the Cricut Maker.
@@reidsfabric Thank you for all this info. I ended up getting the Scan N Cut for Xmas. I wanted it for the scanning feature. I already have a Cricut and did not want to buy another. I can scan in my stamped images and cut them out, so I don't have to buy all the matching dies. I also can cut fabric for applique. So far I am enjoying it, and I still use my Cricut. I thought a long time before I bought it, but it is so convenient to stamp a lot of images, and then let the machine scan them all and cut them out! I think I am involved in too many crafts!! LOL. You should see all the stuff in my craft room! All the best to you, my friend!
Hey Becky
Just found your site about a week ago and I’m enjoying you post. I love the scan and cut, and after we move into our new home, I suspect it will become a part of my sewing room. In the meantime, I broke my shoulder in November, and though it is much better, I’m having difficulty putting enough pressure on to cut fabric with my rotary cutter. Any recommendations for aneasier way for me to cut fabric?
The Accuquilt Go is a great way to cut fabric! They have several models, and some are electric.
Hi Becky, so happy your hubby is doing well. And I agree, husband are the worst patients..
I love all your tutorials, Will you share what model ScanNCut you have.
Keep up the good job your diet, I can see the difference in your pretty face... Sylvia
I have the 650 Wireless. (650W)
Thank you!!! ;))
Hi Becky, love the quilt you are doing ❤ and thankyou for the run down here with the program software. I have a SnC and LOVE it. May I ask for advice re the TACK down stitch. I have an older Janome computerized embroidery machine. Still working beautifully 🙂
Embroidery files for purchased online these days, they have the TACK down stitch which I have never had in previous years before, will my machine do this TACK down stitch which all these files use now. Regards Jenny
You know Jenny? I'm not sure but I think it should. I'm not a digitizer, but now that I've been playing with Simply Applique, I see that the tack down stitch is part of the entire design file. If the design has been digitized as an applique that includes the tack down, then the machine will read it as an additional color change, even if you don't change thread colors. In my program, by default the placement is in black, the tack down in red, and the top stitch is in green (colors don't really matter...only that they change). On my shamrock design, I tried to delete the tack down stitch and I couldn't. It's the color change that tells the machine to stop so you can remove the hoop to trim away the excess fabric. So now, instead of just having two color changes in each file (placement & final), today's applique designs have three color changes (placement, tack down, & final). I've only been doing applique for about 8 years so I was unaware that the tack down is a new feature. I guess in the past they just wanted you to guess where to put your fabric, then it would create a line for you to trim around. Adding the extra tack down step in the middle removes the guess work of where to put the fabric. Now with the placement stitch, as long as your fabric covers all the design, you're good to go and then you trim around the tack down. And now that I think about it, I bet it's the placement stitch that is new vs. the tack down. The tack down has always been there, but adding the placement in the first step just tells you where to put your fabric vs. you guessing. How many times have you put fabric down and didn't have enough? Creating the placement stitch first removes the guesswork. Hope that makes sense! Sorry if I'm being confusing.
@@PowerToolsWithThread oh Becky you are gorgeous you really are. I am also far from being a digitizer 🤣
What you said to me makes complete sense so thank you so much for making the time not only to answer my enquiry but also making these videos. I no want to ask I will be buying a Brother for my next machine and It has to do embroidery etc what can you please suggest to me. I will keep it to myself (I promise) okay. I know a lot of people done like to suggest what they like, for some reason or another. Back to the Brother Embroidery machine.....I know this is not cheap but ...... If you have a moment, just a quick reply so I don't bug you, I would appreciate this very much. Back to watching you vids. Best wishes to your husband xxx
Glad surgery went well..I could tell stories......Praying for speedy recovery!
So I'm shopping, there is a Scan and Cut 2, or a Scan and Cut DX? Which would you buy.
I don't want to buy the wrong thing. Thanks
I just saw a video on the DX which is the newest model and there's a side-by-side comparison video link below. There are two versions of the Scan N Cut 2 - the CM350 and the CM650. The 350 is not wireless so I don't think I would buy it for myself (because I'm lazy) and I don't care to move files via USB from laptop to the machine. I'd rather download directly from the Canvas cloud to the machine, and you can't do that with the 350. But you have to get what works in your budget. I would think the prices for the 650 will drop soon now that the DX is out so you might want to wait. See 2nd link for details on the SNC2 which was posted before the DX was released.
ua-cam.com/video/CxycAfw8mT0/v-deo.html
www.alandacraft.com/2015/09/29/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-the-brother-scanncut-2/
@@PowerToolsWithThread thank you so much!
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but , how do you then create a sew file for your embroidery machine to do the applique? Can you import the file you created with the scan n cut to your embroidery software?
When the SNC saves the file, it also creates an FCM file format. You can import that FCM into a software called Simply Applique and that software will create the embroidery file. Check out my videos by searching on You Tube for Simply Applique to see how it works. Thanks for watching!
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Hi can you cut vinyl with scan and cut cmq?
Yes! I've cut many of the Kimberbell embroidery designs on vinyl. This machine is perfect for cutting vinyl for t-shirts too.
Does it have to be a print off or can it be a drawing?
Drawing works too!😃
Hi Becky- Which Scan n Cut do you have? Is it one of the DX versions? There are so many editions it’s hard to figure out which is one that works ok without buying more than a Quilter needs- any insight would be appreciated! Thanks so much!
I have the SDX225. The SDX225F comes with the gold fabric blade and mat so that will work for you too. I had to buy my gold blade/mat extra. Please check with Allbrands. They can help you if you don't have a dealer nearby. (Non-affiliate link) www.allbrands.com/products/98318-brother-scanncut-sdx225f-12x24in-scanner-cutter-2
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@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks so much!
Bought myself the brand new DX model on HSN yesterday. I have an older model. Can’t wait to cut without making blade adjustments!
Yay! Good for you! I haven't had an opportunity yet to see that new model in action. I always do a test cut to make sure I'm not cutting through my mat or not deep enough to cut the fabric through the backing I ironed on. We're going to have fun!
Glad your hubby is cranky, that means he is healing. You & I have a lot in common. I was a WAF between 1970 and 1973. Any how, how big does the Scan &Cut cut? Will it cut fabric with Pellon SF 101 fusible ironed on the back? I make a lot of bags and that would help.
I have a big shot and you buy the dies and cut out those and they work great. I just watched a video onpoint-tv for the circuit, big shot and another machine. What you are talking about is to confusing. Are these going to be applique pieces? I bought sewing machines from them.
Yes, the shamrock mug rug will be applique. But you can just embroider the shamrock if you want too.
Thanks for sharing I have a Brother Scan and cut that I brought 4 years ago and still in the box. Can I get the spelling of the name of the lady you learn from. I can not find her. I have watch
Alandacraft Thanks Sending Get Well Wishes for Hubby
The other lady is Julie Fey-Fan Balzer on UA-cam. If you just search on UA-cam for the Brother Scan N Cut, her videos will come up. She talks mostly about paper crafters, but she shows you how to learn your way around on the screen of the machine so all of her videos are helpful. Now go get that SNC out of the box!
I just bought the Brother Scan n Cut DX230Disney (I think that’s the right # 😂) for $824 on sale this last December! Watching all I can on this very thing! Also, I’m looking for a long arm and embroidery machine if anyone wants to sell theirs! Thanks!
just add 4 weeks hernia pain. not fun. wish yr hubby will get soon quickly smoothly and completely.
Ok I’ll say it.... There’s a huge lizard behind your head!
Glad your hubby’s surgery went well.
I have the Cricut Air. I still struggle with it
LOL!! Yes, we bought him down in Mexico on a trip one time. I love him! He keeps an eye on me in my sewing room. :) I thought the ceiling was the perfect place for him. During warm weather, my backyard is full of geckos!
Unfortunately my husband has to deal with doctors, nurses and hospital stays quite often. I agree, husbands are pretty awful patients.
Dr.s and nurse’s, make the worst patients!