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Old 08-15-2014, 05:21 PM
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Does anyone use a Silhouette Cameo for cutting die shapes? I'm wondering if it can cut fabric? I have been reading that it can cut fabric without the interfacing. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Old 08-15-2014, 06:24 PM
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Sorry, that is not one I've heard about!
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It can, but the brother scanncut is better for fabric, and has quilt blocks built in as well lots of feature geared towards quilters
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Old 08-15-2014, 06:30 PM
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It is definitely a more affordable price point than brother scan n cut; I believe there is a blade for fabric. Check reviews on amazon. Some day I want to buy a machine like these.
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Old 08-16-2014, 03:24 AM
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Yes, it can cut fabric. Depending on what you are cutting, you adjust the number you use for the blade cutting. I've cut fabric with mine no problem.
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Old 08-16-2014, 10:26 AM
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Lori B. do you use fusible on it when you cut? I have a Silhouette SD but it's about the same as the cameo (smaller). I tried, and didn't like, the brother scan n cut. I am thinking about getting a klick and kut zing but that's a few years down the road.
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It cuts fabric. I stabilized cotton with steam a seam, got the item sized right, and cut.

Since I draw a lot of my own, it's enough. I've got the Sizzix for the other stuff.
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I did put my fusible on the fabric first, and so far have had no problems with it cutting fabric.
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Old 08-17-2014, 11:48 AM
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I'm trying to find an electronic cutter (other than the scan n cut) where I don't have to put fusible on. I don't want all of my shapes to be stiff.
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Steam a seam isn't that stiff. I cut out 2 objects and they flopped over almost like there was no stabilizing. Just the iron on residue for bonding.

You could probably use embroidery stabilizer. There is a very soft one for knits which isn't stiff at all.
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