How to Mend Clothes with Cricut

Today I’m sharing an easy tutorial using the new Cricut Explore Air 2 for a no-sew method for mending clothing and covering up stains.

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New programs and new machines don’t always come easily to me, but Cricut makes it easy! This kind of mending is extra special when you involve your kids artwork because they want to wear what they made!

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– Cricut Explore Air 2 or other cutting machine – Iron-on vinyl

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How to Mend Clothes with Cricut

Today I’m sharing an easy tutorial using the new Cricut Explore Air 2 for a no-sew method for mending clothing and covering up stains.

New programs and new machines don’t always come easily to me, but Cricut makes it easy! This kind of mending is extra special when you involve your kids artwork because they want to wear what they made!

– Cricut Explore Air 2 or other cutting machine – Iron-on vinyl

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Pick an item with holes or stains. I picked my son’s green shirt. It has four holes next to the button placket and near the neckband.

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