Cutting a Design Larger Than Your Mat in Cricut Design Space

Issue: How can I cut a design that is larger than my mat in Cricut Design Space? 

Resolution:

If you need to cut a design that exceeds the size of your cutting mat in Cricut Design Space, you can follow these step-by-step instructions to achieve your goal:

1. Log into Cricut Design Space:

   - Start by logging into your Cricut Design Space account.

   - Create a new project.

2. Upload Your Design:

   - Click on the upload icon.

   - Select "Upload Image."

3. Browse and Select Your Design:

   - Click on "Browse" to locate and select the design you want to cut.

   - Once selected, your design will appear in the left window. Click "Save."

4. Insert Your Uploaded Design:

   - Your design will now appear in the "Recently Uploaded Images" section.

   - Select your design and click "Insert Images."

5. Resize Your Design:

   - Your design will appear in the design space. Resize it to the correct size you need.

6. Position Your Design:

   - Make sure your design is positioned in the top-left corner of the design space. You can adjust its position using the X and Y position settings on the top toolbar.

7. Create Rectangles for Separation:

   - To cut a large image, you need to create rectangles that will separate your design.

   - Go to the shape tool and select a square or rectangle.

8. Resize and Position Rectangles:

   - Resize the rectangle to cover half of your design.

   - Ensure the rectangle is also positioned in the top-left corner.

   - Duplicate the rectangle and place it over the other half of your design.

   - You can align this rectangle using the X and Y position tools.

9. Send Rectangles to the Back:

   - Select both rectangles and your design.

   - Right-click and choose "Send to Back."

10. Slice Your Design:

   - In the Layers tab, select your design and one of the rectangles.

   - Click on the "Slice" tool at the bottom of the Layers tab.

11. Separate Sliced Parts:

   - Separate the sliced parts; you will now have two halves of your design.

   - You can delete all the excess sliced parts.

12. Prepare for Cutting:

   - Click on "Make it." Your design will now be in two parts.

   - Cut the first half of the design.

   - Then, cut the second half of the design.

   - You can later adhere the two halves together to complete your larger design.

This technique can be repeated multiple times to cut even larger designs by slicing and separating them into manageable sections.

By following these steps, you can successfully cut a design that is larger than your cutting mat in Cricut Design Space, allowing you to work on more extensive and ambitious projects. If you encounter any specific challenges or have further questions, please feel free to contact our customer support team for additional assistance by submitting a support ticket here.