I just got this Cricut Explore 3 to make a banner, I want to cut out letters and logos for this and I have been searching and searching for info on how to cut fabric with heat and bond backing. You have made my day, so I'm finally gonna get started on it! Thanks! Hope to do much more in the future.
Just found this tutorial. When I want to do something new, I always look to see if you have a tutorial on it. Thank you so much. Without you my Cricut would still be in the box. Thank you again. Please keep the tutorials coming.
Omg this is adorable and so easy to do I'm new to this project but learning to see what eles my machine can do thank you so much I enjoy learning from you
Cute heart! I am new to Cricut and I'm watching lots of videos to learn how to use it properly. I appreciate you putting them out here. Just a quick note, the reason your iron is beeping is that it has an automatic shut off that will turn it off if you leave it down for too long. They turn themselves off when it has not been set upright after a set amount of time. Mine warns me after 30 seconds and shuts off after 1 minute of laying down. It also turns itself off after a few minutes of not being moved. If I need it again after it has automatically shut itself off, all I have to do is lay it down again as if to iron. It will start heating up again automatically. Saves on electric and keeps it from burning anything. When I use Heat & Bond, I just tip it upright when the light starts blinking after 30 seconds down then right back down to keep it from turning off.
This was simple and really cute - you explain things well and make it feel like even the least fabric skilled of us (that would be me) could do this successfully.
Your iron beeps because you kept it horizontal for so long that it’s warning you it will turn off unless you raise it up for a half a second. The heat turns off when it’s horizontal as a precaution against scorching your fabric. Again, just lift your are iron a moment and then go back to ironing and the beeping will stop and your iron will stay hot.
Thank you for showing us the "weld" technique. It was very helpful. I was wondering how to further modify a template by making a cut. For example, if my template of a deer has more antler prongs than I need, may I cut them off before I cut the fabric with the Cricket Maker. At this time, I'm cutting the "extra or unwanted" antler prongs after my Cricket Maker is finished with its cut.
I am a newbie and this video was perefect. I made mind at the same time video and it came out perfect! Now i cant wait to see your other videos. going to try this with letters now.
on the heat and bond,is a great product and different weights. if you took the backing paper off, and attached it to the mat, would the glue that is to stay on your material to make it adhere to fabric, wouldn't that had perhaps stuck to the mat? If did, I think I'd rather have the paper. was just thinking about that. lol
Using fabric, to make shirts using it, the cotton fabric; it’s able to be washed right? And not be messed up?? And what blade do u use for using fabric?? Sorry I am new and am getting a cricuit with taxes and looking to start this as my first project!
This was cut with the fine point blade that comes with the Cricut Explore Air 2. Yes this can be washed but depending on your fabric it may fray on the edges after some time.
It is really cute! I have never used the heat and bond and didn't know how. Which Cricut did you use? I was looking at mine and don't have the bonded fabric just regular fabric. Can you do this with mine also do you know? Also would I need to use the deep cut blade? What is the deep cut blade for?
Hi corine , this is awesome and would like to try however wondering if the heat and bond permanent will not be peeled from tshirts after washing? Any idea please how many washes could it stand? Thanks and hope to hear from you
I just checked with my mom as this was a gift for her and she said no fraying and shes washed it several times. I can't promise it won't ever fray because the fabric can make it fray and if its a shirt it gets more wear and tear.
Question, I’m wanting to cut fabric for my grandsons gowns (his name) I have the heat and bond light will that work, and fabric blade any suggestions to assure this fabric will stay on his clothes. Should I cut right side up or fabric down and heat and bond up, in reverse?
I have been waiting to ask someone who used a cricut.because I don’t know anyone. Would you be able to use fabric backed wallpaper with a cricut. Thanks so much.
It would depend on the thickness of the material. And then finding the right cut settings. I don’t know much about fabric backed wallpaper but in theory it should work
@@CorinneBlackstone thank you so much for the quick reply, I really appreciate it. And thanks for the info. I have been wanting to ask this to someone for so long.
What happens to the material that was left over? Do I have to cut a whole length of material or can I cut it (for example) 4x4 size because that's all I need.
Is there a specific fabric that you have to use on the cricut for appliqués? The fabric I’m trying ito is cotton but it’s not getting a clean cut & the fabric buckles up.
Cute have a question- I’ve saved free svg files to my Cricut Explorer 2 but it was saved as a jpeg file how do I convert to svg. Very difficult for me your tutorials are very informative Thanks in advance ❤️
Number 1 yep totally supuld have removed the paper. (Made a mistake) and number 2 while they recommend using that blade you do not have to. :) you can see it clearly works just fine with the regular blade.
Great video- quick question-did you mirror your image? I noticed you cut it printed side up was not sure if I am supposed to mirror when using fabric? Thanks:)
If you wanted the paper backing to be left on the applique, why didn't you lay the fabric side face down? When you do un-bonded fabric Cricut tells you to lay your fabric pretty side down. So maybe there is a reason that you can't do this with bonded fabric, but I don't know why? With your heart design it wouldn't have mattered. But if you were doing a design that had letters or a direction, you would just have to mirror the image before printing it. I have done applique for decades, and sometimes I like to layer my images. Using your heart applique as an example, I would leave the paper backing on to do a layering effect. Then cut a smaller bonded heart out then press that to the inside the bigger heart. Then after all of your layers have been added to your heart then remove the paper backing from the big heart and heat set the completed applique design to your item. This is the second video that I have seen where the Heat N Bond paper is sticking to the mat! It looks like it will take some time to get that off. I am considering the Cricut Maker and it says to use the fabric bonded blade with bonded fabrics. Is that what you used?
Yep, I have done that myself, not thinking, LOL. I wonder if the stickiness from the Heat N Bond would stick too much on the mat? Have you tried doing it that way without the paper? And did you use the bonded fabric blade like they suggest? If I get the Cricut Maker, I think I will do my appliques in mirrored image and lay the fabric side down. Have you tried that method as well? Sometimes trial and error is the only way to find the best result. Thank you for your video, newbies to applique with Heat N Bond will surely learn a lot.
@@CorinneBlackstone I did that but still couldnt get it off. I used the same heat and bond you used too. I ruined 2 mats. I wish I knew what I did wrong. I love everything you do.
Hi I tried this to repaire pants of my grand son but the heat n bond ultrahold didn't glue well. I don't know Why... I feel disapointed. Thanks for this video
It was just a tutoria to show how to use the feature the machine offers. This may not be something everyone uses but as a teacher of the cricut all features are taught. Also I couldn't cut a heart out that looks good if you paid me a million dollars
I just got this Cricut Explore 3 to make a banner, I want to cut out letters and logos for this and I have been searching and searching for info on how to cut fabric with heat and bond backing. You have made my day, so I'm finally gonna get started on it! Thanks! Hope to do much more in the future.
I’m so glad the video helped and congrats on your new machine!
Just found this tutorial. When I want to do something new, I always look to see if you have a tutorial on it. Thank you so much. Without you my Cricut would still be in the box. Thank you again. Please keep the tutorials coming.
Awww I am so glad my videos help you! This just made my day!
" Lessons have been learned." :))))) I tend to learn A LOT of lessons as I work through my projects! Thanks for another great video!
Omg this is adorable and so easy to do I'm new to this project but learning to see what eles my machine can do thank you so much I enjoy learning from you
Cute heart! I am new to Cricut and I'm watching lots of videos to learn how to use it properly. I appreciate you putting them out here. Just a quick note, the reason your iron is beeping is that it has an automatic shut off that will turn it off if you leave it down for too long. They turn themselves off when it has not been set upright after a set amount of time. Mine warns me after 30 seconds and shuts off after 1 minute of laying down. It also turns itself off after a few minutes of not being moved. If I need it again after it has automatically shut itself off, all I have to do is lay it down again as if to iron. It will start heating up again automatically. Saves on electric and keeps it from burning anything. When I use Heat & Bond, I just tip it upright when the light starts blinking after 30 seconds down then right back down to keep it from turning off.
Thank you! Got my Cricut maker today, and I am planning a quilt, and was wanting to know how to do the bonding!
This was simple and really cute - you explain things well and make it feel like even the least fabric skilled of us (that would be me) could do this successfully.
Your iron beeps because you kept it horizontal for so long that it’s warning you it will turn off unless you raise it up for a half a second. The heat turns off when it’s horizontal as a precaution against scorching your fabric. Again, just lift your are iron a moment and then go back to ironing and the beeping will stop and your iron will stay hot.
Thank you for showing us the "weld" technique. It was very helpful. I was wondering how to further modify a template by making a cut. For example, if my template of a deer has more antler prongs than I need, may I cut them off before I cut the fabric with the Cricket Maker. At this time, I'm cutting the "extra or unwanted" antler prongs after my Cricket Maker is finished with its cut.
Use slice :) i have a video showing slice on a flour sack towel i posted in december
I am a newbie and this video was perefect. I made mind at the same time video and it came out perfect! Now i cant wait to see your other videos. going to try this with letters now.
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You should try using a wool pressing mat instead of the cookie sheet.
Love your material!
If your scissors are Fiskars, they are guaranteed for life, I think. They replaced mine, when they got dull. Worth a try.
Thank you! I will contact them and see!
I over love your channel. You've taught me soooo much from watching your videos! keep them coming :)
Really found this helpful thankyou =o)
ha! It is evil lol. GREAT JOB Corinne
on the heat and bond,is a great product and different weights. if you took the backing paper off, and attached it to the mat, would the glue that is to stay on your material to make it adhere to fabric, wouldn't that had perhaps stuck to the mat? If did, I think I'd rather have the paper. was just thinking about that. lol
No the adhesive is only sticky once heat is added to it. You could remove the paper
I tried this today and it’s awessssommmmeee I like this better than vinyl lol
Which Cricut do you have I want to buy one that does fabric.
Great tutorial! Luv your tote!
Thankyou. That was super helpful!
Excellent tutorial. Thanks
On my maker I put paper side up it works great😍
What blade did you use? I have a maker. I may try keeping the paper on and having it up
H Lan think it was rotary I made elephants appliqué I reversed image rotary blade cotton setting default or more /fabric side down paper up
Blade
Could you do two layers of heat and bond with fabric on top of each other? Like another smaller heart on top of the big one?
Yes you could! That would be cute!
GREAT VIDEO! Thank you! I’m totally new to Cricut Maker 3. Does the HeatnBond Ultra leave sticky residue on the Cricut Bonded Fabric blade?
No
Thank you!!!😊
Thank you for your video.
your iron beeps after a minute as a safety feature you need to lift it upright or it will stop heating =)
Thanks!
Do you have to use heat and bond? Can you use fabric glue instead? Or no? I’m still learning.
to cut on the explore series the fabric must have some kind of bonding.
What blade do I use for the Explore Air 2? I enjoy your videos!
Willa Blake this is just the standard blade that came with the machine
Using fabric, to make shirts using it, the cotton fabric; it’s able to be washed right? And not be messed up?? And what blade do u use for using fabric?? Sorry I am new and am getting a cricuit with taxes and looking to start this as my first project!
This was cut with the fine point blade that comes with the Cricut Explore Air 2. Yes this can be washed but depending on your fabric it may fray on the edges after some time.
Can you use this on a shirt and not stitch around it. Will it fray?
Beth Eubank it may fray but it depends on your fabric.
It is really cute! I have never used the heat and bond and didn't know how. Which Cricut did you use? I was looking at mine and don't have the bonded fabric just regular fabric. Can you do this with mine also do you know? Also would I need to use the deep cut blade? What is the deep cut blade for?
B Wiggins i have an explore air 2
OMG!! You just made my day & its only 5:30 am here! Have not found any other UTubes on Heat & Bond. Keep up the great work💕
Do you have to use a certain blade?
Hi there! How do you remove the leftover heat n bond stuck to your mat? The technique worked great, though!
I ended up putting it under luke warm water and it came right off
Thank you
Hi great tutorial...can you use regular stabalizer in circuit air not paper backed...thank you
Yes any stabilizer will work
@@CorinneBlackstone thank you so much I make purses so have bolts of it ...just bought my circuit so can't wait to learn how to use...luv
Hi corine , this is awesome and would like to try however wondering if the heat and bond permanent will not be peeled from tshirts after washing? Any idea please how many washes could it stand? Thanks and hope to hear from you
Mine hasnt peeled. Its been washed at least to times
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It doesn't fray!???
I just checked with my mom as this was a gift for her and she said no fraying and shes washed it several times. I can't promise it won't ever fray because the fabric can make it fray and if its a shirt it gets more wear and tear.
Can you tell me which Cricut you are using?
The explore air 2
How do you remove and clean the remaining paper on the mat ?
I washed the mat in luke warm water
Question, I’m wanting to cut fabric for my grandsons gowns (his name) I have the heat and bond light will that work, and fabric blade any suggestions to assure this fabric will stay on his clothes. Should I cut right side up or fabric down and heat and bond up, in reverse?
Would the fabric still cut as well if you had taken the paper off the back of the heat and bond??
Yes it would have
I have been waiting to ask someone who used a cricut.because I don’t know anyone. Would you be able to use fabric backed wallpaper with a cricut. Thanks so much.
It would depend on the thickness of the material. And then finding the right cut settings. I don’t know much about fabric backed wallpaper but in theory it should work
@@CorinneBlackstone thank you so much for the quick reply, I really appreciate it. And thanks for the info. I have been wanting to ask this to someone for so long.
do you have to use heat and bond? I want to cut strips and squares for quilting not for applique.
with the explore series your fabric must have some kind of bonding on it
You can use a very light interfacing
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What happens to the material that was left over? Do I have to cut a whole length of material or can I cut it (for example) 4x4 size because that's all I need.
You can cut smaller size if thats all you need
I wonder how long this would stay on a shirt
I have put this type of stuff on shirts and washed them hundreds of times still holding atrong
@@CorinneBlackstone thank you. Gonna try it
Do you wash your fabric before you put the bond paper on it?
No
if I want to do lettering, do I have to do it reverse?
No you do not mirror
Is there a specific fabric that you have to use on the cricut for appliqués? The fabric I’m trying ito is cotton but it’s not getting a clean cut & the fabric buckles up.
If you are using the explore air 2 you have to have some kind of bonding on the fabric like this heat and bond
Cute have a question- I’ve saved free svg files to my Cricut Explorer 2 but it was saved as a jpeg file how do I convert to svg. Very difficult for me your tutorials are very informative
Thanks in advance ❤️
I think these two videos will help you out :)
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Aren’t you supposed to remove the backing paper before cutting and shouldn’t you use the bonded fabric blade?
Number 1 yep totally supuld have removed the paper. (Made a mistake) and number 2 while they recommend using that blade you do not have to. :) you can see it clearly works just fine with the regular blade.
@@CorinneBlackstone I have heard paper up?
Can you use a heat press instead of an iron?
Yes
Spray material with little water spray
Great video- quick question-did you mirror your image? I noticed you cut it printed side up was not sure if I am supposed to mirror when using fabric? Thanks:)
No you dont mirror your image with fabric. You want to cut it good side up
Where did you purchase the bag insert for your presses?
Theres no press or bag insert in this video. Its a cookie sheet
Does this cutter works for the stretch fabric as well?
As long as the fabric has some kind of bonding it will work
@@CorinneBlackstone Thank you!
If you wanted the paper backing to be left on the applique, why didn't you lay the fabric side face down? When you do un-bonded fabric Cricut tells you to lay your fabric pretty side down. So maybe there is a reason that you can't do this with bonded fabric, but I don't know why? With your heart design it wouldn't have mattered. But if you were doing a design that had letters or a direction, you would just have to mirror the image before printing it.
I have done applique for decades, and sometimes I like to layer my images. Using your heart applique as an example, I would leave the paper backing on to do a layering effect. Then cut a smaller bonded heart out then press that to the inside the bigger heart. Then after all of your layers have been added to your heart then remove the paper backing from the big heart and heat set the completed applique design to your item.
This is the second video that I have seen where the Heat N Bond paper is sticking to the mat! It looks like it will take some time to get that off.
I am considering the Cricut Maker and it says to use the fabric bonded blade with bonded fabrics. Is that what you used?
Shelley Reynolds honestly i should have taken the paper off but i was not thinking.
Yep, I have done that myself, not thinking, LOL.
I wonder if the stickiness from the Heat N Bond would stick too much on the mat? Have you tried doing it that way without the paper? And did you use the bonded fabric blade like they suggest?
If I get the Cricut Maker, I think I will do my appliques in mirrored image and lay the fabric side down. Have you tried that method as well? Sometimes trial and error is the only way to find the best result.
Thank you for your video, newbies to applique with Heat N Bond will surely learn a lot.
it does not stick to the mat. it sticks enough to hold it down and cut it but it comes off the mat easily
Cut foil with your sissies! Do it many times. To sharpen it
That really only cleans them not actually sharpens them. It does help though.
How do I get the heat and bond off my mat? I got the fabric up but heat and bnd stuck on mat.
If you mean the paper I just used my squeegee to scrape it off
@@CorinneBlackstone I did that but still couldnt get it off. I used the same heat and bond you used too. I ruined 2 mats. I wish I knew what I did wrong. I love everything you do.
Hi I tried this to repaire pants of my grand son but the heat n bond ultrahold didn't glue well. I don't know Why... I feel disapointed. Thanks for this video
Its not really meant for pants.
@@CorinneBlackstone they have heat and bond Jean patches
What blade did you use?
The fine point blade that comes with the machine
Corinne Blackstone thank you ! 😁
What kind of blade
Standard one that comes in your machine
I don’t understand why a cricut machine is needed to cut out a heart. So much fabric and Heat and Bond are wasted.
It was just a tutoria to show how to use the feature the machine offers. This may not be something everyone uses but as a teacher of the cricut all features are taught. Also I couldn't cut a heart out that looks good if you paid me a million dollars
Corinne Blackstone Thankyou, Corinne! I am saving for one!
Can you use a heat tool instead of an iron?
You can use an easy press or a heat press