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Three Tips For Creating Perfectly Sized and Proportioned Designs In Your Silhouette Software

Nikki · January 11, 2014 · 76 Comments

Today I have three of my best tips for creating perfectly sized and proportioned designs in your Silhouette software.

I know this sounds like it shouldn’t be that hard, but you’d be surprised. And the last thing you want to do is spend the time (and money on supplies!) cutting your pieces, only to find that they don’t fit the space.

Take a peek below and I promise next time you cut a design, you’ll be a lot more confident that it’s the right size!

Enjoy,

Nikki, In Stitches 

Three Tips For Creating Perfectly Sized and Proportioned Designs In Your Silhouette Software

1. Always adjust the size of your page to the size of the project you’re working on. Right off the bat, this gives you an idea of how well your design fills the space! To adjust the page size, click “Open The Page Tools Window” from the top right nav bar, and enter into the height and width boxes the exact size of your piece. (NOTE: You may need to adjust this after you’ve completed the design process and begin to actually cut your pieces!)

2. Fill your pieces! After I “think” I have everything exactly as I’d like it, I fill the pieces in with the colors that most closely match to what I’ll be cutting them in. So many times I’ve done this and realized things need to be changed! To fill your design, click the “Open The Fill Color” button from the top right nav bar. Select a piece of your design so that the sizing box appears around it. Then, in the right sidebar, click the color you’d like to fill it with.

3. Print your design on copy paper and actually place it on your project. This is one last check to make sure the size and proportion work! To print your design simply click “Send to Printer” from the top left nav bar and follow the prompts!

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  1. Faith W. says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I am most thankful for my 3 year old son, and the fact that I’m being blessed with another beautiful child later this year!

    Reply
  2. YajairA Magallon says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:20 am

    I am thankful for my son. I am a new mother and nothing has brought more joy to my life than him. As a single mom it can get really hard but I love him with every part of me. He gives me a whole new out look on life.

    Reply
  3. VICKI OSTLER says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR THE GIFT OF TIME. I HAVE FOUND THAT IT TRULY IS A GIFT TO BE HELD CLOSE AND TREATED AS A TREASURE. LOSING SOME OF MY ABILITIES THAT I USED TO TAKE FOR GRANTED HAS AWAKENED THIS IN ME.

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn H says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:29 am

    My crafting resolutions are to first get a silhouette and join the revolution. Second to do more of my own crafting v/s contracting others to do it.

    Reply
  5. Dian H says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Thank you for Giveaway and thanks a lot for giving us informations and tips! You are so good.
    What I will do more in 2014 is … sitting in my work chair and being creative! Oh I need it!!! And with new toy like Silhoutte Portrait must be GREAT 😉 xoxoxoxo Dian

    Reply
  6. Nancy says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:39 am

    My resolutions are:
    1. Improve my project organization.
    2. Create a formal documentation of my projects.
    3. Enjoy the process.

    Reply
  7. Krista says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I am so happy I found your website and Facebook page. It has already helped me learn so much about my cameo. Since I am just starting out I hope to learn all about the different things my cameo can do and make lots of goodies for everyone.

    Reply
  8. Vanessa B says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I don’t make resolutions but I do pick a word for the year and this years it 2…Be Creative! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome Sillouette!

    Reply
  9. susanaquilts says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Thankful for all the wonderful inspiration I find online and the generous bloggers who share!

    Reply
  10. cheryl says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Make time for my family

    Reply
  11. Loretta Neighbors says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I am most thankful in 2014 for my family. Second would be my crafting family of friends! There is nothing more fun than to sit down with a friend/s and create together.

    Reply
  12. Katy says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I’m going to take more risks and try crafts that I used to think were to advanced for me! That’s why winning a cameo would be a huge help in making my resolution come true! Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  13. Joni Roberts says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:05 am

    My crafting resolution is to learn how to sew! It’s something I’ve always wanted to learn and I’m determined to do so this year!
    Happy New Year To you and your family Nikki!!

    Reply
  14. Karen says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:24 am

    My crafting resolution is to craft as much as possible!

    Reply
  15. Sharon says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Too finish at least some of the many many projects I have started!!

    Reply
  16. Vicki says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I want to paint lot more this year as my resolution.
    Also keep up with my art journal.
    Love your blog!

    Reply
  17. Stacey says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I am going to make more time for everyone and everything. Crafting is joy!

    Reply
  18. Maneesha Pradhan says

    January 11, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    TO try and catch up on the projects I have started and then spend more time crafting ad sewing.

    Reply
  19. Jaime Brown says

    January 11, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I will stay organized and complete at least 2 projects a month.

    Reply
  20. Beth c says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Live your tips! Thank u

    Reply
  21. Gina says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    My crafty resolution is to be more crafty! Also, to take my time and not rush, so I don’t have to redo my crafts if I make a mistake.

    Reply
  22. Tracy says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    My two crafting resolutions are to put together the quilt kit I bought in October and to finish my subway art signs I started in November. I’d love to win the Silhouette Portrait! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  23. Nicole says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I have many crafty resolutions this year! I’d love to add the Silhouette to my repertoire of gadgets and gizmos and see what it has to offer! Mostly I’d like to try to build up an inventory of items for my store and attend my first craft show as a vendor. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Analisa M says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I want to craft more often this year.

    Reply
  25. Kay Behrens says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    I am fairly new using the Silhouette and have figured most stuff out by trail and error…actually lots of error. Glad to read the tips on sizing and very excited to see the code for 30% off to Silhouette. I have been needing to order some things and this is the perfect opportunity. Looking forward to more tips.

    Reply
  26. jaci says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Hi Nikki, resolution is to be a better person and spend more time with my family. God bless

    Reply
  27. Patty Lyda says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    #1 Goal: Get more done!! #2 Continue teaching the little girl next door crafts (already does cross stitch – learned when she was 5; and now teaching her knitting, then crocheting).

    Reply
  28. Becki Bowman says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Goal 1 Learn more about my serger and use it!

    Goal 2 learn to cut fabric with my Silhouette!

    Reply
  29. Chris Bauder says

    January 11, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I’d like to learn how to use the silhouette family of machines this year. I’m waiting for your introductory class before deciding which model to get! Should be exciting!

    Reply
  30. Caroline says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    My crafty resolutions:
    1) Learn to knit
    2) Actually make some of the awesome things I’m always pinning on Pinterest (and step out of my comfort zone of crafting).
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  31. Amy Cooley says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    My crafting goal for 2014 is just to do more crafting and stop making excuses! The end product always makes me happy!

    Reply
  32. Nancy says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    My goals this year are: 1. to re-organize my crafting area; 2. Finish projects even if I don’t like how they are turning out.

    Reply
  33. Sharyn Moy says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Don’t really make resolutions (too easily broken) but I want to get more from my spare time and get creative. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome machine.

    Reply
  34. Joslyn says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    1. Be more organized
    2. Finish unfinished projects

    Reply
  35. Dora Levron says

    January 11, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks I did not know you could adjust the page. I will try this soon. 🙂 I love your page.

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I want to make more time for my creative outlets: scrapbooking. I love sewing on my pages. A silhouette would be a sweet new tool. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  37. Anny C says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    My crafty resolutions this year are to finish all my knitting projects and get everyone the socks I promised.

    Reply
  38. Leann Lindeman says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Not big on resolutions… i did resolve to keep up with the checkbook better… so far so good

    Reply
  39. Kate says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    What are your crafty resolutions for this year?
    To stop starting new projects in the middle of other projects! ^^

    Reply
  40. Kathie Craig says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    My crafty resolutions are to start sewing and to start an etsy shop.

    Reply
  41. Sarah Brooks says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:39 am

    My resolution is to finish all of the projects I started last year 🙂

    Reply
  42. Tammy Valley says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I want to do more crafting in general. Start using up what I have & put my poor sewing machine to use.

    Reply
  43. Margaret Tyo says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:56 am

    Now that I don’t have a job I plan to do more crafts. I would like a Portrait cutting system so I can make one of a kind crafts. I plan to sell as much arts and crafts that I can complete to help support my disabled daughter and I.

    Reply
  44. Timmie says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:56 am

    My crafty resolutions for the new year are 1. To learn new skills and 2. To use those skills to create things (with the stuff i have apparently hoarded over the years) to give to my family and friends!

    Reply
  45. Kathryn Lester says

    January 12, 2014 at 2:19 am

    My resolution is to finish at least 2 projects from my P.I.P.’s (Projects In Progress). By setting the limit so low, maybe, just maybe, this is one I can actually meet.

    Reply
  46. Dana says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:15 am

    My crafting resolution is to spend more time crafting and to learn some new things. I’d like to get better at making cards, too. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  47. Lora W. says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:54 am

    I want to try a new craft. I am really interested in polymer clay right now.

    Reply
  48. cellen says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:53 am

    One of my resolutions is to complete at least one project a month. . . Saving for my cameo as quickly as I can (not quick enough) to help me complete my projects easier & faster!

    Reply
  49. Realia M says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

    i plan to get really good at making my little greeting cards!

    Reply
  50. Judi says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I hope to finish some of my ufo’s that have been long forgotten. Some of the ‘ufo’s’ unfinished objects or so old they will have to be ripped out as they are no longer suitable. LOL.
    Thanks for the chance to enter this contest.

    Reply
  51. Deb Palmer says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I have vowed to finish my daughters Sound of Music album this year! I am going to a weekend crop in March and would love to have a silhouette to help me complete this project

    Reply
  52. Cynthia P says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I would like to get caught up on all of the projects that are piling up in my “play room”. For some reason I like buying the supplies more than I like doing the projects! Maybe I can get one done a month!!

    Reply
  53. Michelle says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    My crafting resolution is to also obtain the Silhouette and craft my little heart out with it!!

    Reply
  54. bonnie hunt says

    January 12, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    My crafting resolution is take more time to enjoy my silhouette and learn how to design using the Designers Software. Wahoo.. I just upgraded!

    Reply
  55. Carrie says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I want to learn to craft two new things – I was thinking of crocheting and making fabric & ribbon bows

    Reply
  56. Terrie says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    One of my crafty resolutions is to sew more, too! I really want to complete a quilt this year.

    Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Reply
  57. Christine Rogers says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    I have very much enjoyed my classes with you Nikki. On to great New year of crafting.

    Reply
  58. Donna B says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I resolve to spend more time crafting with the supplies I have and spend less time shopping and adding to my craft hoard. But it’s so hard when they keep coming out with new and better and prettier stuff all the time! LOL

    Reply
  59. Stacey says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    My crafting resolution is to start crafting! I got a Cameo for Christmas, it’s my first real crafting tool – go big or go home, right?

    Reply
  60. Mindy says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    I have missed sewing with because of moving so many times but I am determined to finish my jean quilts by the Spring {when we move again}.

    Reply
  61. Jessica Wyatt says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Mine would be to take more time for “personal” crafting, and to make more homemade cards!

    Reply
  62. Amanda Sakovitz says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:24 am

    my resolution is to finish making some pillows for my bed and doing some table decorations for my friend’s baby shower.

    Reply
  63. Mary Sinco says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:04 am

    This year I resolve to finish all the projects I start! Taking your classes has already helped me to work more efficiently and produce better quality work! Love the silhouette and look forward to learning how much more I can do with it!

    Reply
  64. Thomas Murphy says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    my resolution is to spend more time doing crafts.

    Reply
  65. kasia says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    declutter from junk !

    Reply
  66. robin says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    I am going to get going and get more pages done to my albums
    I am going to win a silhouette from you take your classes and learn to make my pages beautiful and better detail

    Reply
  67. Jill says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I’m going to take more chances when I craft. I’m going to start trying out new ideas!!!

    Reply
  68. Angela Cash says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I studied art in college but have been too busy this past year to be creative. My crafty resolution is to make time every week for being artsy.

    Reply
  69. tammigirl says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    My goal is to do at least one little thing, every day, to make our home a more loving, welcoming place for someone to come and want to stay – and want to come again.

    Reply
  70. Tina S says

    January 13, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    My crafty resolution is to get the photos into an album. My poor 3 year old cries every time the kids get out old albums because he’s not in any.

    Reply
  71. Michelle Hagewood says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    My crafting resolutions are to branch out and try new medias I’ve never used before. I would love to try my hand at some glass etching as well as making my own cards.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  72. dj vinolus says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    My resolution is to enjoy the process and not stress as much about perfection! Thanks for the chance to win this.

    Reply
  73. Jessica P. says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I am going to finish the quilt I started before I begin another one.

    Reply
  74. Michele Jacques says

    January 13, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    My resolution is to get more organized. I love making cards and I’d like to make enough to give all my friends my cards for their birthday.

    Reply
  75. Lisa R says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    I love your site with all of the tips and ideas that you offer. With all of this snowy weather, it’s great to have new craft ideas to try.

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      January 24, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Lisa!
      XOXO

      Reply

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