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. 

Home Sweet Home Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

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

This week we have this adorable Home Sweet Home design.

How to Add a Weeding Box in Silhouette Studio...and Why You Should

If you haven't used weeding boxes in Silhouette Studio - that's going to change today. 

Weeding boxes are extremely helpful when weeding vinyl and HTV for several different reasons. They help break up the negative space around the design or text which helps avoid problems while weeding specifically small pieces of your design pulling up.  This Silhouette tutorial will show you how to add a weeding box in Silhouette Studio and why you should.

Stickers with Borders: How to Fix Extra Internal Cut Lines in Silhouette Studio

If you're trying to add a white border around stickers in Silhouette Studio and now you have a bunch of unwanted internal cut lines - there's an easy fix. 

Trying to select and delete those little islands isn't possible without deleting the entire offset.  They're one of the most common frustrations people run into when making white border stickers in Silhouette Studio. Here's exactly what they are and how to get rid of them.

How to Knock Out Shirt Color for Transfers - Video Tutorial

If you've ever pressed a large transfer and felt like you were wearing a stiff, heavy shield, it's time to master the knockout technique. 

By removing the colors that match your shirt, you’re creating natural breathing room in the design.

Brother SE2000 Red Light On? Here's the Embarrassingly Simple Fix

If you're here because your Brother SE2000 has a red light that won't turn off and nothing you try is working - I have been EXACTLY where you are. And I have good news.

The fix took about two seconds. I just didn't know what it was. And oh by the way - it's not disassembling anything. 

Read on for how to get the green light on the Brother SE200 embroidery machine so you can get back to sewing.