Get Creative - Die-Cut Machine & Boutonnieres

After creating flowers from fabric using various other methods I was trying to think of a new way to "cut out" a petal form without having to use scissors. With much research I came across a few methods and machines that can do this.

First off was a specific machine just for fabric from Accucut. These are heavy duty machines and for this application I felt it was more appropriate for a quilter. Also they are fairly expensive and begin roughly around $500.00

Other options included brands like Cricut, Silhouette, Sizzix and a few no names. From electronically operated to your more hands on (hand-cranked) machines I finally came across the "Big Kick" by Sizzix.

I read multiple reviews that said this machine was great as a multi-use tool and could use other product's die-cut templates which was cool. To use the BigKick you sandwich your template and medium (paper, fabric, cardstock) between two pieces of cutting matt and hand crank it through the machine. Then voila your shapes are cut out perfectly from the medium of choice. Key word here is "medium of choice" as I found with other machines they only cut one type (paper only) which would not work for me.

Sizzix BigKick

I had some fun playing around and cutting out shapes in fabric last night.

I ended up creating these cool pieces done in linen/chiffon (seen below). I also have been recycling and up-cycling older clothing items into cute pieces and may have figured out the next move for some fall/winter themed bouquets and boutonnieres!  In the mean time take a look below!

Have a great weekend lovelys!