Fabric Sheet Settings & Tips

Jun 20, 2018

Fabric Sheet Settings & Tips

These Settings were tested with the Cricut Maker. Please note that different machines, blades and mats may have different results. 

 

Soft Faux Leather Sheets:

(These would be sheets that have a stretch to them and are a softer material.)

  • Design Space Category- Leather 
  • Setting- Genuine Leather
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • More Pressure
  • Fabric Face down
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 

Canvas Sheets:

(These would be sheets that are stiffer and are a canvas material.)

  • Design Space Category- Leather 
  • Setting- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • Default Pressure
  • Fabric face either down or up
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 

Thin Transparent Jelly Sheets:

  • Design Space Category- Plastic 
  • Setting- Gel Sheet
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • Default Pressure
  • Fabric face either down or up
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 
  • Mat may leave residue on the sheet you can remove using a damp cloth and wiping gently. 
  • If sheet has a protective plastic covering on it remove prior to cutting.

Silicone Matte Jelly Sheets:

  • Design Space Category- Leather 
  • Setting- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • Default Pressure
  • Fabric face either down or up
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 
  • Mat may leave residue on the sheet you can remove using a damp cloth and wiping gently. 

Thicker Jelly Sheets:

  • Design Space Category- Plastic 
  • Setting- Gel Sheet
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • More Pressure
  • Fabric face either down or up
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 
  • Mat may leave residue on the sheet you can remove using a damp cloth and wiping gently. 
  • If sheet has a protective plastic covering on it remove prior to cutting.

Shimmer/Fine Glitter Sheets:

  • Design Space Category- Fabric
  • Setting- Denim, Bonded
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • Default Pressure
  • Fabric face down if back is soft
  • Fabric face up if back is canvas
  • If placed face down be sure to tape the sides to prevent the sheet from moving during the cut.
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 

Chunky Glitter Fabrics:

  • Design Space Category- Fabric
  • Setting- Denim, Bonded
  • Blade-Fine Point Blade 
  • More Pressure
  • Fabric Face down 
  • Tape down the sides to prevent the sheet from moving during the cut.
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric 

Reversible Sequin Fabrics:

  • Design Space Category- Fabric
  • Setting- Sequin
  • Blade-Rotary Blade 
  • More Pressure
  • Fabric Face down 
  • Tape down the sides to prevent the sheet from moving during the cut.
  • Mat Strong Grip or Fabric