How Do I Cut Felt on My Silhouette Cameo 4?

Cutting Felt on a Silhouette Cameo 4

Felt is a versatile material that has been used for craft projects for centuries. It’s easy to work with, and can be found in countless colors and textures.

The Silhouette Cameo 4 is a great machine for cutting felt, as it provides precise cuts and allows you to customize the shape of your project. Here’s how to cut felt on your Silhouette Cameo 4.

Step 1: Choose the Right Blade: The type of blade you use will depend on the type of felt you are working with. If you are using a lightweight felt, such as quilting cotton, then you should use the standard ratchet blade that comes with the machine. For thicker materials like wool or acrylic, use the deep cut blade or fabric blade for best results.

Step 2: Load Your Felt: Place your felt onto the cutting mat, making sure that it is firmly adhered to the surface. If necessary, use a few pieces of tape to ensure that it stays in place while you are cutting. Make sure that your design is oriented correctly before sending it to cut.

Step 3: Adjust Your Settings: Before sending your design to be cut, adjust the settings on your machine accordingly. For lightweight materials like quilting cotton and polyester felt, set your blade depth to 3 and your speed at 7-8. For heavier fabrics like wool or acrylic set your blade depth to 6-7 and speed at 5-6 .

Step 4: Cut Your Design: Once all of your settings have been adjusted, send your design to be cut by pressing the “Send” button on your machine. Depending on how intricate your design is, it may take several minutes for it to finish cutting. If there are any problems during this process (e.g., if the blade cuts too deeply or not deeply enough), make sure to adjust your settings accordingly before continuing with cutting out the rest of your design.

Conclusion
Cutting felt on a Silhouette Cameo 4 requires some preparation and patience but can be achieved easily with some practice! Be sure to choose the right blade for the type of fabric you are working with and carefully adjust all settings according to what works best for each particular project.