Guides for cleaner cut files
Short, practical answers to the problems that show up between the converter and the mat. No filler, and no "10 best tools" lists.
Why your SVG has hundreds of tiny pieces
Where they come from, and how to set a minimum that suits the material.
Read →StencilsStencil bridges: keep the middle of the O
How wide to make them, where to put them, and when you don't need them.
Read →Layered vinylStacked or flat layers for vinyl?
Two ways to build a multi-color decal, and which one hides a misaligned press.
Read →Source imagesHow big should the image be before tracing?
Why small images trace badly, and what to do when a thumbnail is all you have.
Read →HalloweenHow to make a pumpkin carving stencil from a photo
A printable pattern with bridges, printed at your pumpkin's size, and what to do with a busy photo.
Read →HalloweenMake your own Halloween SVG for Cricut from any picture
Set the size, check for tiny and thin parts, and cut your own bat, cat or moon.
Read →WeedingHow to add weeding lines and a weeding box to a cut file
Where the lines go, how far from the letters, and how to keep them in place on the mat.
Read →DTFWhat size should a DTF transfer be for each shirt size?
Widths from toddler to adult 3XL, left chest and sleeve, and one file for each size.
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