Brother ScanNCut Cutting Machines & Accessories

The Brother ScanNCut is an electronic cutting machine that scans and cuts fabric, paper, vinyl, and other materials without a computer. It has a built-in scanner that reads printed patterns or drawn designs and cuts around them automatically. Quilters use it for applique shapes, and crafters use it for paper projects, vinyl decals, and custom stencils. See our full cutting machines collection for all brands.

Yes. The ScanNCut cuts quilting cotton, felt, denim, and other fabrics when used with a fabric support sheet or fusible backing. Apply a temporary adhesive or iron-on stabilizer to the back of the fabric before placing it on the mat. The machine cuts precise shapes for applique, quilt blocks, and pattern pieces. For best results, use a new blade and a clean mat. The ScanNCut is especially popular for cutting intricate applique shapes that would be difficult or slow to cut by hand.

Common ScanNCut accessories:

• Cutting mats: Standard tack for paper and vinyl, low tack for delicate materials, fabric support sheet for cutting fabric.
• Blades: Standard cut blade for paper and vinyl, deep cut blade for thicker materials like craft foam and chipboard. Auto blade kits adjust depth automatically.
• Pens and markers: Scoring tools for card making, erasable fabric markers for quilting layout.
• Roll feeders: For cutting long continuous pieces of vinyl or paper beyond the standard mat size.

Blades last for several hundred cuts on paper and vinyl. Fabric dulls blades faster, especially heavier materials like denim. Replace the blade when cuts start tearing instead of slicing cleanly, or when the machine struggles to cut through material it handled easily before. Mats lose their adhesive grip over time. Clean them with a lint roller or light soap and water to restore tack. Replace when fabric or paper shifts during cutting even after cleaning.

With the right blade and mat combination, the ScanNCut handles a wide range of materials:

• Standard blade: Paper, cardstock, vinyl, iron-on transfer, thin fabric (with stabilizer).
• Deep cut blade: Craft foam, chipboard, balsa wood, thick felt, leather.

Maximum material thickness depends on the model. The machine cannot cut glass, metal, or hard plastics. Always test a small piece of any new material before committing to a full project.