A couple of y’all have asked me lately how I made the little t-shirt to go with Charlotte’s Pebbles Skirt (don’t forget to check out the free tutorial I posted for the skirt earlier this week!). This was actually my first time using my Cricut to cut fabric, and I was so excited with how easily the process went! There are quite a few how-to’s available on the web that detail a similar process, but I thought I’d share my own little method here for good measure.
I must stress that it is imperative to have the fabric affixed to the cutting mat as securely as possible to prevent it from moving around while cutting. I learned this the hard way, and that is why I put my handy dandy painter’s tape to good use! It also helps to use a brand-new mat to ensure the adhesive is as strong as possible.
Another helpful hint: I own the Sure Cuts A Lot software, which I have found to be terrific in designing projects like this one. I love being able to choose from hundreds of different font options, and the ability to lay everything out on the mat exactly as I wish it to appear on the t-shirt eliminates unnecessary work on my part. I would encourage any Cricut owner to check out this software! (And if this project doesn’t convince you to add the SCAL software to your wish list, I have a little something up my sleeve that I have no doubt will entice you to do so! Stay tuned. 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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I tried to cut some fabric with my Cricut yesterday and it didn’t work! I will have to use your tips:) I have heard a lot about that program…I may have to check it out!
I’d be interested to hear what problems you had with. It was definitely trial and error for me!! I found that the fabric did become a bit frayed, but I was able to cover it up with my stitches enough that it didn’t make much of a difference.
You’ll have to let me know how it goes when you give it another shot!
do you use a cricut or the cricut expression? I am looking into getting one and cant decide which to get…
Carissa, I have the standard Cricut, which I bought before the Expression was available. If I were buying today, I wouldn’t hesitate to go with the Expression! The flexibility of the larger mat, alone, would be enough to sell me on it.
I hope this helps!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. This post really makes me want to get a Cricut. Love this idea. Can’t wait to check out more of your blog.
new follower here, found you through tgc…wish i had a cricut! love what you did with it!
Have you tried cutting without wonder under? We’re having a difficult time with our fabric moving without the backing. We cover the fabric with painter’s tape, but wonder if there’s a better way.
Hi, Debbie! If you’re having trouble with your fabric moving after the fabric is backed with the Wonder Under, what might work is to use a spray adhesive product like this (http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd10296) to spray on the fabric side of your backed fabric before you adhere it to the mat to stabilize the fabric in a way similar to the you would in doing machine embroidery. I actually haven’t tried this before, but because products like that one won’t gunk up a machine needle, I would assume they would be safe with the Cricut blade, too.
I hope this helps!
Amy
I am so glad I found your blog – I recently got a cricut and LOVE it!! I had no idea you could cut fabric with it! Do you know if you can cut felt with it?