Sizzix Fabric Cutter Tutorial

This summer I had fun playing around with a Sizzix Fabi Personal Die Cutter.

20140908_sizzix1Here’s what I did to test it out:

To use the die, you simply fold the fabric and place it on top of the cutting pad, then sandwich it between the two plastic safety plates.

20140908_sizzix2Hand crank it through the machine and voila! Perfect shapes every time!

20140908_sizzix3Comfortable that I knew how this machine worked, I was ready to try it out on some circles backed with fusible web. (This is for my upcoming Abacus Quilt Along which I mentioned in yesterday’s post.) I thought, if this can work for machine applique, I may never go back to using scissors!

20140908_sizzix4To make the job easier, I ironed strips of paper backed fusible web to the back of my chosen fabrics. I cut each strip about an inch wider than the die. I then rough cut them into squares before running them through the machine. There seemed to be less waste cutting this way.

20140908_sizzix5I stacked 3-4 layers of fusible backed squares and fed them through the machine. Oh. My. Gosh. That was so fast!

20140908_sizzix6Now I have a pile of perfect circles, all ready to be made into a quilt!

20140908_sizzix7Try It Out

20140908_sizzix8If you would like to use the Fabi Personal Fabric Cutters to make my Abacus quilt, click here for the tutorials.

 

331 thoughts on “Sizzix Fabric Cutter Tutorial”

  14. Carole Hill says:
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    I liked this cutter on facebook, and wish I could afford one. It would be perfect for so many different cuts. Thanks for the giveaway!

  21. Duane Wiley says:
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    Thanks for the opportunity to win that Sizzix machine. I haven’t used one before but looks like there are lots of options to choose from. Thanks! I liked them on FB.

  43. Margaret A says:
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    Hi Christa! Thanks for the demo on this Sizzix model! I’ve been thinking about getting one. I’m afraid I don’t have a Facebook account to enter the drawing – I just wanted to say thanks! p.s. your next QAL is ever so tempting!! I may be joining you.

  44. Sandi says:
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    No need to pick me because I already have a small Sizzix machine and the large Big Shot Pro. You will be amazed at how you can use it for almost any quilt pattern, pieced and appliquéd. And the strips are great for making your own jelly rolls or binding quickly. Just for fun, I even use it to cut up old cards to make fun gift tags. The possibilities are endless. Go Sizzix.

  49. Cheryl B says:
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    I liked Sizzix on Facebook. So glad you featured the fabric cutter. I have too many quilt ideas and not enough time so I’ve been pondering shortcuts. Looking forward to future posts from you on your use of it.

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