How to Make a Baseball Cricut

If you’re looking to make a baseball themed Cricut project, look no further! This tutorial will show you how to make a baseball Cricut project step by step.

Introduction

Why purchase a Plain Baseball when you can make a one-of-a-kind Custom Baseball with your Cricut cutting machine? This guide will show you how to make a baseball Cricut using two layers of vinyl and some heat transfer vinyl.

What You’ll Need

To make this baseball cricut, you will need:

-Cricut cutting machine
--baseball template (download here)
-White cardstock
-Scissors
-Red and blue duct tape
-Clear contact paper
-Ruler or straight edge
-X-acto knife (optional)

Making the Baseball

You will need:
-1 baseball
-1 piece of black vinyl
-1 piece of white vinyl
-1 Cricut cutting machine

First, cut a Baseball Shape out of the black vinyl using the Cricut. Next, cut a smaller baseball shape out of the white vinyl. Apply the white vinyl to the center of the black vinyl baseball. Finally, use the Cricut to cut around the edge of the entire baseball shape.

Adding the Stitching

After you’ve cut out your baseball shape, it’s time to add the stitching. For this step, you’ll need black vinyl and your weeding tools.

Start by cutting a small piece of black vinyl. Then use your weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl, leaving only the stitching design.

Next, position the vinyl on the baseball and use your Cricut Explore to cut out the design.

Once the design is cut, carefully weed away the excess vinyl.

Now it’s time to apply the transfer tape. Cut a piece of transfer tape that is slightly larger than the design. Peel away the backing and place the transfer tape over the top of the design. Use a scraper or credit card to smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles.

Carefully peel away the transfer tape, making sure that all of the vinyl comes up with it. If any pieces are left behind, gently press them down with the transfer tape before proceeding.

Position the transfer tape on your baseball and press it down firmly. Use a scraper or credit card to smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles.

Finally, carefully peel away the transfer tape, making sure that all of the vinyl comes up with it. If any pieces are left behind, gently press them down with the transfer tape before proceeding.

Adding the Label

Adding the label is a simple process. You will need to:
1. Cut a rectangle out of white vinyl that is 3.5″x2.5″ using your Cricut machine
2. Cut a smaller rectangle out of the center of the white vinyl rectangle that is 1″x2″.
3. Weed the excess vinyl from around the small rectangle that you just cut out.
4. Apply transfer tape to the small rectangle.
5. Peel the backing off of the transfer tape and apply it to the lower left corner of your Baseball Case
6. Use a ball point pen or a thin Sharpie totrace around the edge of the label.
7. Remove the transfer tape and voila! You now have a professional looking label for your baseball case!

Finishing Up

Now that you have all your pieces cut out, it’s time to put them together! Begin by folding your home plate in half along the dotted line. Next, take your two halves of the baseball and glue them together along the seam. Now that your baseball is put together, it’s time to add the stitches. Start by threading your needle with black embroidery floss Poke the needle through the center of one side of the baseball and come up through the other side. Repeat this process four more times so that you have five “stitches” across the baseball. Once you are satisfied with the placement of your stitches, knot off the end of the floss and trim any excess.

Conclusion

Assuming you have all of your materials, the process of making a baseball cricut is actually quite simple. Just follow the instructions below and you’ll have your very own custom-made baseball within minutes.

1. Begin by cutting a small circle out of the leather using your Cricut machine. This will be the base of the baseball.

2. Next, cut a slightly larger circle out of the cork using your Cricut machine. This will be the middle layer of the baseball.

3. Finally, cut a third, larger circle out of the rubber using your Cricut machine. This will be the top layer of the baseball and will provide it with its bounce.

4. Once all three circles have been cut, simply stack them on top of each other in order from largest to smallest and glue them together. Allow the glue to dry completely before using your new baseball cricut.