Comments on: If You Sew You Need The Cricut Maker- Here’s Why https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/ Handmade. Homemade. Heartmade. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:45:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Melissa https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-221807 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-221807 In reply to Jess.

So glad you said this!! I was thinking of buying one because I sew…. And cutting is not the fun part to me…. But I mostly make clothes so im glad I read your review! Thank you:)

]]> By: Crystal https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-197771 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-197771 In reply to Tonya Lisowski.

Hi Tonya,

Thank you so much for visiting Hello Creative Family! I actually just did a Cricut Maker Reader FAQ that has this exact question answered! You can find it here: https://hellocreativefamily.com/cricut-maker-faq-reader-questions-answered/

If you sew and have a Cricut Maker then chances are you already have the things you need (the rotary blade and the fabric mat). The thing I’d recommend the most as an add on is the 12X24 inch fabric cutting mat so you can do bigger projects. I share links in the post that I linked to so that you can find it easily. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best Wishes,

Crystal

]]> By: Tonya Lisowski https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-197616 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-197616 I’m not sure if you’re still responding, but I’m struggling…I’m trying to figure out what tools I should purchase for the maker so that I can use it for quilting projects. I know that the maker comes standard with some items. What are the other “must haves,” not niceties, but actually necessities for sewers? Thanks!

]]> By: Sea New York https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-176164 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-176164 Informative and interesting Blog! Beautifully written, as usual, I like the post. Thank you so much for nice sharing with us. Keep posting!

]]> By: Crystal https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-171123 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-171123 In reply to Jess.

Hi Jess,

You are absolutely 100% correct. The one downfall of the Cricut Maker is that you are limited to cutting fabric the size of the largest cutting mat. I personally don’t sew garments so it hasn’t been an issue for me as of yet. That being said, as far as I know the Maker is the first machine available to the general population that can cut out your patterns for you. One of the things that I love about Cricut is that they are constantly taking suggestions from the public and working on making those “wishes” come true in their future technology. Fingers crossed that one day there is a larger Cricut Maker that can cut larger pieces of fabric for garments too!

Thank you so much for visiting the site and for giving your input!

Best Wishes,

Crystal

]]> By: Jess https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-171047 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-171047 I like your review and think it’s put together nicely but I feel like you are leaving out one extremely crucial point which could be misleading for a large subset of sewers; garment sewers. That is, this machine is NOT going to be good for anyone who primarily sews garments and wishes to cut those types of patterns. Why? – the cutting area is way too small (at 11.5″ x 23.5″) for most garments, although, you might be able to cut newborn onsies or other small pieces such as baby shorts or infant tees. I was really disappointed to discover this. Searching for ideas I thought, maybe you can cut on the fold which would open up more possibilities for garment cutting with the cricut maker but the company doesn’t recommend cutting on the fold. You have to stick the fabric to their adhesive mat before cutting with the machine, so folding the fabric over would allow for too much movement while cutting. Since you are more experienced than I, I would love to hear if you have any ideas or solutions that might work.

]]> By: Gayla Fisher https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-170637 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-170637 This an amazing machine! I got mine for Christmas and can’t get enough of it!! I wish Joanne Fabrics would have more accessories in stock. I’m also very excited about pre cut fabric for the mats.

]]> By: Victoria Ess https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-168834 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-168834 This is on my wish list this year!!

]]> By: Victoria Ess https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-168833 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-168833 This is on my wish list this year!

]]> By: Richelle https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-167896 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-167896 That looks so fun! Need to put one on my wishlist!

]]> By: Debrashoppeno5 https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-167884 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-167884 The more I learn about this the more I definitely want one.

]]> By: wendy robbins https://hellocreativefamily.com/why-everyone-who-sews-needs-to-add-the-cricut-maker-to-their-wishlist/comment-page-1/#comment-167883 https://hellocreativefamily.com/?p=11230#comment-167883 I’ve been thinking about a Cricut maker for a while… hmmm, …. your post was very helpful! thanks!

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