The Sizzix Big Shot is an impressive machine considering the price. I have been cutting fabric with it for a while now and love how it can cut through 8 layers of fabric in one go.
Now when I say ‘fabric’ I am referring to quilting fabric here since that is predominately what we work with. To be honest, I haven’t tried the 8 layer thing with any other type of fabric so it would be a matter of testing it to see how it goes. I can’t see it working with 8 layers of denim for instance.
Watch the video below
- I also tested it off-camera with a more intricate die – Sizzix Tiger Lily and it didn’t manage to get through all 8 layers. One of the layers wasn’t cut cleanly.
- But considering all of those small holes, I think it did pretty well.
It’s also worth watching the video above, as we have a tip on how to get a clean cut (almost) every time.
- I used to have issues with cutting fabric as I would be left with tiny threads holding the fabric shape on and would have to clip them all to remove them.
- With this tip I no longer have to do this…or at least very rarely anyway.
Where Can You Buy the Sizzix Big Shot?
UPDATE: Amazon used to sell the teal version that we have in the video and it is more expensive than the grey version for some reason. Maybe they are phasing out the teal so it is more difficult to find. Either way, they both do the same job so just go with the grey version if you are not worried about the color.
Also, check out Amazon’s range of Sizzix dies that you can use for your card making, scrapbooking and fabric applique.
You can check it out more details on the Sizzix Big Shot on Amazon here.
JUDY A MATLOCK says
Do you have a video of a Sizzix cutting aluminum soda cans? If so, could you send me the link?
Alanda Craft says
We don’t have a video for that Judy, but here is a link to a lady who shows you what to do. https://youtu.be/9oANbJ_eAbo. I will certainly be giving it a go as I think her card looks great.
Ann Marie says
Thank you for this tutorial. I quilt so I have mounds of fabric. I was wanting to cut out different things to put patches on a jean shirt as wear as a light jacket. I didn’t want to have to get out the cricut😂….all that money & I still haven’t learnt it. (had it over a year)
I do have a question……can you use other types of dies? I realize you’d only be able to cut one layer. I don’t know if you’ve tried it or not. I’m heading to my craft room now so I may give it a whirl. Thanks again love
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Alanda Craft says
Sizzix and Tim Holz have a number of dies and thinlits available to use with the Sizzix.I have successfully used other generic brands as well. Sometimes its just a matter of trying them out. These can be expensive but there are some lovely designs. Just be aware that thinlits probably wont cut fabric. We used our cricut to make an applique for a cushion cover It’s not a full on Cricut tutorial but it may help you to cut out more designs. Here is the link Ann Marie /2021/06/09/cricut-maker-applique-cushion-part-1/. I’m not sure if I have answered your question Ann Marie, so if not let me know.