Aya Fiber Studio

Cameo Silhouette and Procreate Software for Textile Artists

Cameo Silhouette Software is a go-to tool for textile artists looking to push the boundaries of their craft. Whether

Creating quilts, or custom textile art, this software provides everything needed to bring fabric-based projects to life

with precision and creativity.

With an intuitive user interface and a wide range of tools, the software allows users to create, edit, and manipulate

vector graphics, ideal for cutting on fabric, vinyl, or other textile materials.

In the class, Kim will also introduce you to the features of Procreate on iPad, equipping you with the skills to create

digital designs for textile projects and import the artwork into the Cameo Silhouette Software for further refinement.

This is a software-based class, not just for Silhouette machine users. We will discuss ways to export designs created

in the Silhouette software to the Cricut, Brother Scan-n-cut, and lasers.

1: Introduction to Cameo Silhouette for Fiber Artists

 Lesson 1.1: Getting Started with Cameo Silhouette

• Overview of Cameo Silhouette software and hardware
• Setting up the Cameo cutting machine and connecting it to the software
• Introduction to the software interface and basic tools

 Lesson 1.2: Exploring Cameo Silhouette's Features for Fiber Artists

• Introduction to cutting material options: fabric, vinyl, katazome paper, stencil material and more
• Setting up and preparing your workspace for textile design projects

2: Designing for Fabric with Cameo Silhouette

 Lesson 2.1: Creating and Importing Designs for Fiber Art

• Drawing custom shapes and patterns from scratch using Cameo’s design tools
• Working with vector-based designs: what they are
• Creating reusable stencils and templates for quilting, appliqué, and embroidery
• Adjusting design size, shapes, and positioning for different fabric types
• Importing existing artwork or hand-drawn sketches to modify for fabric cutting
• Saving designs in a format so they could be exported to cut on other machines

3: Getting started with Procreate

 Lesson 3.1: Draw designs and alter photos

• Overview of the Procreate interface
• Navigating the canvas, layers, and tools
• Setting up a new project (canvas size, resolution)
• Organizing your Procreate workspace for textile design
• Choosing color palettes (and building your own)
• Importing reference images and inspiration

4: Preparing Your Design for Cutting

 Lesson 4.1: Setting Up Your Material for Cutting

• Choosing the right fabric and stabilizers for cutting with Cameo
• Tips for prepping fabric: ironing, backing, and using stabilizers for clean cuts
• Selecting the appropriate cutting blade and settings for different fabric types

 Lesson 4.2: Using the Software to Prepare Cutting Mat and Material

• Adjusting software settings for optimal cutting
• Configuring the material settings: fabric, paper, heat transfer vinyl, etc.
• Positioning designs on the cutting mat for accurate placement

 Lesson 4.3: Cutting Your Designs

• Step-by-step process for cutting fabric, stencil material, paper, and vinyl, from load to finish
• Troubleshooting common cutting issues (e.g., fabric shifting, uneven cuts)

5: Time permitting

• Using advanced tools – Layers, Warping Equipment needed:

Students to bring:

• Laptop/Electric cords
• An external mouse
• Notepad
• Optional:
• iPad and a stylus pencil that is compatible with your iPad

• Bring any material to cut that you have had problems with in the past.
• Kim will supply numerous materials for sample cutting.
• There will be several cutting machines in the studio, so if you are flying, you will not need to travel with
• your cutter unless you choose to bring one.
• Instructions regarding the software will be sent to registered students before class via email.