02-07-2018, 06:54 AM
I am not familiar with the Cricut machine, so these are just some thoughts.
Can the Cricut software use svg files?
Are you creating your images from scratch, or are you starting with a bitmap?
If creating from scratch and cricut can use svg files, then use Inkscape.
If you are starting with a bitmap, you may be able to use that in cricut. Cricut should have some tracing ability to create vectors. (I know that Silhouette Cameo tracing works very well). Convert your bitmap into a silhouette image (ie just 2 colours, black and white) and let cricut trace that.
Another option is to do your tracing in Inkscape. This can be auto tracing or manual tracing. Manual tracing is quick and easy once you get used to it. A disadvantage of Inkscape is that it does not do centreline tracing.
Can the Cricut software use svg files?
Are you creating your images from scratch, or are you starting with a bitmap?
If creating from scratch and cricut can use svg files, then use Inkscape.
If you are starting with a bitmap, you may be able to use that in cricut. Cricut should have some tracing ability to create vectors. (I know that Silhouette Cameo tracing works very well). Convert your bitmap into a silhouette image (ie just 2 colours, black and white) and let cricut trace that.
Another option is to do your tracing in Inkscape. This can be auto tracing or manual tracing. Manual tracing is quick and easy once you get used to it. A disadvantage of Inkscape is that it does not do centreline tracing.