Let's use our Cricut pen to draw markings and our blades to simultaneously cut sewing patterns!

{Please expand this description to see the full content.} This video teaches you how to use the pen/draw feature of Cricut Maker or Explore. I'm demonstrating with the Andrew Trifold Wallet by Linds Handmade. Don't sew? That's okay - this concept can be used for any pen/object project and is perfect for greeting cards, gift tags, and more!
There are quite a few basic concepts woven in throughout this tutorial. The timestamps take you to the major concepts/chapters.
00:14 Intro & Tutorial Description
01:15 Today’s pattern & materials used.
04:26 Working in Cricut Design Space
04:31 Working with left/right oriented objects
Option 1: ADDING A LINE AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF AN OBJECT:
05:23 Explaining the offset feature.
06:23 Changing the offset result’s operation from “basic” to “draw”.
Option 2: ADDING A SINGLE LINE AT A SPECIFIC POINT OF AN OBJECT
07:10 Using the offset feature as a temporary guideline for placement.
07:57 Adding a line from the shapes gallery.
08:47 Changing the pen color.
Option 3: ADDING A SINGLE LINE CENTERED TO AN OBJECT
10:52 Adding a new line.
11:18 Changing the line size and operation.
11:24 Align the line to the object.
11:37 Pen types and colors.
12:37 Saving the project.
13:25 Accessing and using your saved project.
14:14 Explanation of materials settings for Maker & Explore.
14:44 AT THE CRICUT MAKER:
These are the pieces of the Andrew Wallet with Drawn Markings
14:44 With the computer screen at “make it” . . .selecting materials
15:30 Loading the pen in Clamp A and Fine Point Blade to Clamp B.
15:56 Adding the cork with tape to the Strong Grip Mat.
16:40 Loading the mat and hitting “Go”. Then drawing begins.
17:43 The cutting automatically begins without unloading.
19:24 Removing the mat and pieces.
19:41 Adding the next material to the mat and cutting.
20:00 Removing the pen from Clamp A.
20:52 Adding the clear plastic to the mat and cutting.
21:58 Finished project cut out!
22:20 Tape tip for clear vinyl!
22:26 Closing remarks.
Helpful Links:
Linds Handmade Andrew Trifold Wallet: lindshandmade.com/products/an... Tomato Cork: sallietomato.com/collections/...
Cricut Strong Grip Mat: www.amazon.com/Cricut-StrongG...
Cricut Washable Fabric Pen: www.amazon.com/Cricut-StrongG...
Cricut Fine Point Pen: www.amazon.com/Cricut-Classic...
16 Gauge Clear Vinyl: www.joann.com/disco-vinyl-fab...
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[@liz.mcdonough]

Thank you so much Krystal for this wonderful video. I have learned so much from you Design Space tutorials. You are great!!!

[@CharmingCheek]

Oh my goodness! Thank you! I’ve gotten rusty with editing and filming - I’m glad it was helpful despite the glitches!

[@barbaranewman2977]

Great ideas! Thinking outside the box. So helpful.

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you!!!

[@julielambert5835]

Thank you I have been looking for a tutorial like this forever. Unfortunately I am a very visual person and I’m wondering if you have any other videos like this so I can practice more? Ty!

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you! I have a series of beginner Cricut videos that were part of my live series. What kind of help are you needing?

[@julielambert5835]

@@CharmingCheek every thing and anything would help!!

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve been thinking about how to do this for quite a while… This is so well explained and very, very helpful. I really appreciate your knowledge and generosity in sharing it!!! Does the offset feature work on more irregular/asymmetrical/organic-shaped pieces too? I’d like to draw a stitch-line and then cut a .25” seam allowance around some weird shapes for a stuffed creature. This could save me a ton of time if it works the same, regardless of the initial shape (I ask because my pattern pieces wouldn’t be in the shapes library of Design Space…)

[@CharmingCheek]

Hi! I’m so happy it’s helpful. And yes - you can use the offset tool on any shape - including on the offset result. Meaning you can take the new shape and make an offset based on that. You’ll just want to use the sharp corner option instead of rounded when using it for marking or reducing a pattern size down.

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

@@CharmingCheek Thank you! You are a treasure, and I *so* appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

[@joniwittwer5280]

I just put marking lines on one of my patterns last night. But I didn't use the offset. I like this much better! My thoughts exactly that the setup time is well worth it. What did you have on your cricut mat? It didn't look like just the mat.

[@CharmingCheek]

Thanks so much! I realize I edited out the explanation - it’s on the cutting room floor (mom joke). I place clear transfer tape sticky side up (this was the Joann store brand but any will do). It extends the life of your mats and in the case of cork it’s strong but doesn’t peel the finish off.