Brother ScanNCut makes many paper piecing templates in 1 shot! by Lynn Swanson August 19, 2020 written by Lynn Swanson August 19, 2020 654 Yesterday, I showed you how useful it is to make applique blocks using the Brother ScanNCut SDX225. But if you’re a hand piecing quilter? In this case too, the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 is stellar in cutting paper pieces, saving you money (as no other templates are required) and time when creating hexies, Dresden plate pieces, tumbler blocks or other shapes for paper piecing you’re wishing for! Let me show you how easy the process is and how to do it as the ScanNCut cuts paper and fabric. supplies and materials For paper pieces you’ll need: ScanNCut SDX225 ScanNCut standard tack adhesive mat auto blade holder and blade spatula 12” x 12” paper; my preference is newsprint as it’s easy to remove after stitching I have to interject here, that the ScanNCut is quite an amazing machine as it does a multitude of things. For the purpose of this tutorial, I used colored paper so it would show up. Having said that, the Brother ScanNCut will cut through lightweight plastic and material up to 3mm thickness! I have cut stencils, leather, cork and balsa wood. You can play with these as well aside from your creative quilting designs! Supplies and materials for making paper templates for paper piecing using Brother ScanNCut SDX225 At the ScanNCut SDX225 Select Pattern, then Shapes from the main screen. Scroll through the patterns and select the hexagon. BA-A042. Choosing Hexagon Shape BA-A042 on the ScanNCut screen for making paper templates for paper piecing using Brother ScanNCut SDX225 3. I’m decreasing its size to H. 1.75” and W 2.02”. 4. Because I plan on making a lot of hexies, I’ll cut as many as will fit on the mat. In this case 30! Changes made to size and number on the ScanNCut screen for making paper templates for paper piecing using Brother ScanNCut SDX225; a tutorial 5. This time you’ll be cutting paper. 6. Position paper on Standard Mat. 7. Select Cut. Cutting hexie paper pieces using Brother ScanNCut SDX225 for quilting purposes Before you know it, you’ll have a handful of paper piecing shapes! You’ll never run out and you’ve just saved a fortune on buying paper piecing templates. I just love to have a pouch full of paper pieces and fabric scraps handy so I can whip up a few paper pieced pieces (that’s a mouthful) while I’m a car passenger or waiting in a line-up. Cut hexies ready to go, cut using Brother ScanNCut SDX225 for quilting purposes Join me tomorrow, I’ll show how using the scanning feature of the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 to scan and cut from a paper pattern. This is part 3 of 5 in this series Go back to part 2: How to make applique blocks using the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 Go to part 4: Scan and cut fabric from a paper pattern using Brother ScanNCut Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs325brotherScanNCutsewing machine reviewstutorials FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Lynn Swanson Lynn is a quilter, embroiderer, sewer and an overall ‘maker of things’…. she has been having fun with fabric and fibres for most of her life. Ten years ago after a career as a Corporate Trainer and Instructional Designer Lynn joined Brother Canada and has been training Brother Dealers and customers on Brother Sewing and Embroidery machines, digital cutters and software since that time. “I get really excited helping people discover what they can create with our machines, and how much fun they will have at the same time”. says Lynn. You can be sure her classes are FUN, informative and entertaining. Lynn is a regular contributor to ‘A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine’, ‘Brother blog’ and is member of the Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild. She is also a quilter, knitter, an avid golfer, curler and yogi. previous post How to make applique blocks using the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 next post Scan and cut fabric from a paper pattern using Brother ScanNCut YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Drawing seam lines and cutting applique shapes on... Drawing designs with the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 More sources for stencil designs to cut on... Let’s use the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 to make... Getting creative with the Brother ScanNCut SDX225 Drawing, writing and cutting with the Brother ScanNCut... 3 excellent ways to make the back of... Let’s make Valentine fabric postcards! 9 easy steps make the Brother ScanNCut SDX225... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
