Can You Cut Sequin Fabric
Introduction
When we DIY our clothes,dress or other products with different fabrics,sequin fabric may be one of our choice.But we may worried about that can we cut sequin fabric,can we cut sequin fabric with cricut or how to cut sequin fabric.
Below are some guide line of the questions.
Firstly,yes, you can cut sequin fabric and you can cut sequin fabric with cricut.
But there are several important things we should keep in mind.
Prepare the tools
Cutting tools:
There are several tools we can choose to cut the fabric
Scissors:
Home use sharp scissors if you don’t have below tools.A dull scissors may snag or drag the sequins,then damaging the sequin fabric and cause irregular cutting edge.The sequins usually is made from plastic and it may easy make the blade dull.Sharpen it if you find the blades is dull.
Fabric Shears:
Fabric shears are scissors specifically designed for cutting fabric. They often have a slight curve at the end, which can be helpful for making curved cuts in sequin fabric.
Rotary cutter:
A sharp rotary blade would be a good help when cutting the fabric.It can cut the fabric easily and reduce the sequin fabric damage than scissors. If using cricut to cut the fabric,you have to remember that generally the sequin fabric width is about 120-130cm,you may fold it or cut it to pieces first before you put on cricut.
Hot melting cut tools:
The sequins is made from plastic,a hot melting cut method is better if you have some tools like that to cut.The edge would be tidy and less sequin damage.
Other tools:
Measuring Tools:
It’s also important to have accurate measuring tools, such as a tape measure or ruler, to ensure precise cuts. Marking your cutting lines with a removable fabric marker or chalk can help you follow the measurements accurately.
Big paper or fabric:
Put some fabric or paper on the ground before cutting since the sequins may drop and it is very very difficult to clean it from the ground.And this way would be easy to clean the sequins.Also if the sequins drop in somewhere on the sequin fabric,you can amend it with these sequins.
Cutting mat,pin or clips,pencil or erasable fabric marker:
Draw a cutting line before cutting and pins is for secure the fabric before cutting.
That’s all you have to prepare,then secure the fabric and cut.You can try a small piece of fabric if you are new to this.