Learn more about Brother’s ScanNCut system, how it works, who it is for, where it fits alongside your sewing machine and needles, and what to look out for.

Over the past few years, Brother’s ScanNCut machines have become a favourite amongst quiltmakers, sewing hobbyists and people who want an easy way to precisely cut fabric for quilts, patches and other ways to personalise clothes.

Whilst it is not a sewing machine per se, ScanNCut is a very popular system, but is it the right choice for your needs when working with textiles?

The answer will depend a lot on your fabric project, your type of project, the tolerances you have and whether bespoke precision is more important than speed for the types of projects you intend to do.

To understand all of this, it is first essential to know what ScanNCut even is, how it relates to sewing and other hobbycraft projects, and what to consider before buying.

What Is ScanNCut?

A popular bespoke automated fabric cutting tool, the ScanNCut range is the fabric cutting equivalent of an all-in-one printer, capable of scanning and importing designs and patterns from a companion app which the machine can directly use and cut.

Capable of cutting not only paper, stickers and vinyl but also thin fabrics, ScanNCut’s biggest strength is its versatility and ease of use. All ScanNCut devices can be operated directly from their touchscreen, via an app or by connecting them to a PC, suitable for all design needs.

It can even connect to some embroidery machines to allow for patterns and designs to be shared between the two.

If you do not have a Brother Celeste machine already, we have you covered thanks to our Back to School special, where you can save £300 on a CX1 and £200 on a CX1e machine.

How Does ScanNCut Link To Sewing Projects?

Besides being able to link your ScanNCut to the same network as sewing machines such as the amazing Innov-is F560, available with a free creative quilt kit worth £159 for a limited time, ScanNCut is a vital part of many sewing projects.

Whilst it is not designed to sew itself, what it can do is cut the pieces you need out of your fabric into the precise shape and size you want, using either line, shape or colour recognition to know what to cut out.

Because it is fairly small, wireless and does not need a computer to function (unlike other cutting machines), ScanNCut is perfectly at home in your hobby room, sat next to your sewing machine 

and able to provide the cuts you need in most kinds of fabric.

There are also various accessories and rotary blades, allowing for versatile cutting power.

Should You Buy A ScanNCut Machine?

The ScanNCut is the best in class at what it does, and thanks to our Back to School discount, it is even cheaper to get going.

The SDX2250, complete with an entire fabric cutting bundle to get you started, costs just £679, but its versatility and ability to cut materials up to 3mm thick make it an incredible deal perfect for quilters, sewing hobbyists and cottage industry professionals alike. 

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