Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth It If You Don't Have a Business?

If you've been using Silhouette Studio for a while, you've probably seen the Business Edition upgrade mentioned and wondered whether it's actually worth the $50 especially if you don't have a business. 

The question I get from crafters is often: Do I really need Business Edition if I'm not selling at all? 

The honest answer is...I've never heard anyone regret unlocking the full suite of tools and features in Silhouette Studio Business Edition. 

Fork It Let's Get Takeout Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Can you believe it's time for another Freebie Friday?

Ever just have one of those days... where the last thing you want to do is figure out what's for dinner? I have them more often than I like to admit. This week's design is for all of you who feel the same!

How to Get Fonts from Silhouette Design Store into Studio

If you purchased a font from the Silhouette Design store and now can't figure out how to get it into Silhouette Studio - it's a pretty common issue. 

There's actually a specific place fonts from the Design Store go, and I'm going to show you exactly how to find them AND give you an alternative method if you want to use those fonts outside of Silhouette Studio too.

How to Fill a Shape with a Pattern in Silhouette Studio

Filling a shape with a digital pattern is one of those Silhouette Studio features that often gets overlooked. 

There are actually two different ways to do this: using the Fill Patterns tool or using the crop tool in the Modify tool panel.

Read on for exactly how to do it in both Silhouette Studio V4 and V5.

Brother SE2000 - The Complete Beginner's Guide to Setup and Getting Started

I have been so excited to share everything about the Brother SE2000 with you. This machine is a total game changer for beginners and I honestly think it's one of the best embroidery machines you can buy right now. 

Whether you just got your Brother SE2000 or you're still deciding if it's right for you, this is your one-stop guide. I've put together every tutorial you need to go from unboxing to your first embroidery project - all in one place.

Shop the Brother SE2000 here - and keep reading for everything you need to get started!

Silhouette Studio V4 vs V5: What Changed for Print and Cut

If you upgraded to Silhouette Studio V5 and tried to follow a print and cut tutorial made in V4 - you might be confused. 

Before we go any further though - unless you have a CAMEO 5a or an MK II you do not  should not be using Silhouette Studio V5. I would highly recommend anyone with an older model (including a CAMEO 5) revert to Silhouette Studio V4 immediately. 

Now if you have to be on V5 to print and cut, you probably noticed the tool panels look different and the process is a few different steps.  Some tools - including the registration marks - have moved. Here's what's different and what stayed the same.

I Will Start Working Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie!

Ever just have one of those days...when you need tons of coffee just to get started? I have them more often than I like to admit. This week's design is for all of you who feel the same! 

How to Change the Colors of a PNG in Silhouette Studio

Wondering how to change the colors of a PNG in Silhouette Studio? 

There are actually two ways to do it. One is a single click and other requires a bit of manual work. Read on for how to change the colors of a PNG in Silhouette Studio. 

Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth it Without a Silhouette Machine?

If you own a Roland, an xTool laser, DTF or UV DTF printer, a sublimation printer or any machine that isn't a Silhouette cutter, you may not have given Silhouette Studio a second thought. 

As someone who has used a lot of different printing, design and rip software for a lot of years - I can tell you with certainty - even the free version of Silhouette Studio is actually one of the most underrated design tools for non-Silhouette machine owners.

If you don't have a Silhouette machine - that makes Silhouette Studio Business Edition even more worth it for you specifically for the file formats it can export.

Best UV Printer for Small Business - EufyMake E1 vs xTool UV Printer vs Epson V1070

If you are trying to figure out which UV printer is right for your small business or home craft setup, you are in the right place.

What makes this comparison different is I actually own multiple UV printers. I'm not going off spec sheets - I'm going off real experience setting up, printing and maintaining these machines. 

I've also had an inside look at xTool UV printer so I can give you real details on what I know for that one as well. 

How to Center a Design on a Shirt Without Measuring

Centering a design on a shirt sounds simple until you're standing at your heat press with a transfer in one hand and a tape measure in the other. Trying to figure out where exactly the middle of the shirt is not as easy as it sounds. 

Measuring, though, can be time consuming and your HTV or transfer can still end up off center or crooked. 

The good news is there's a faster way to find the center of a shirt that doesn't require measuring at all. It's actually the only method I use.