Over the last year, it has been a joy to welcome so many new members to my Patreon page dedicated to SVG cut file projects for Brother, Cricut, Silhouette, and Siser cutting machine owners.
The great news is, it just keeps getting better, and it is never too late to join!
As those that signed up to the free tier know, I occasionally unlock one of the file sets in order to provide a taster of what is on offer – they are my gift to you to say thank you and I hope that you enjoy making things with them and that you find them easy to use and the accompanying tutorials informative.
Sadly I can’t offer free files more often as my Patreon page is a main source of income for me, and, as a freelance designer, I am not immune to the increases in costs that we have all been experiencing over the last few years.
So, if you’d like to subscribe – and get a whole range of projects and perks – now is a great time!
It’s great value in my humble opinion at only £3* per month, and you can even save 15% by subscribing through the annual option.
Oh, by the way, here’s a sneak peek at a file set coming soon…
If you are still wondering whether it is great value, here is a run down of the main benefits to being a Patron of this page.
New Files Weekly – Patrons receive a new SVG file set every week.
Universal File Compatibility – File sets are supplied in SVG, EPS and DXF formats so no matter which cutting machine you own, today, tomorrow or in the future, the file sets will continue to work.
Support As Standard – The vast majority of file sets for subscribed Patrons come with supporting PDF documentation and a video tutorial showing how to put the project together and at least one ‘serving suggestion’ as a handy starting point.
Subscribers’ Selection/Patreon Pick – Patrons get the opportunity to have a say in future SVG file sets each month.
Unlock The Archive – Patrons get access to the entire page archive, straight away. All 140+ file sets, instantly! Want to see what you could be unlocking? You can get a sneaky peek of the entire collection here – https://gentlemancrafter.com/svg-cut-file-sets-for-the-brother-scan-n-cut/
Commercial Use Included – Patrons can make & sell unlimited physical products using the file sets, without special permission and at no extra cost.
Not bad for a few quid a month, eh?!
Anyway, I know that pennies are tight for everyone, so now might not be the best time to be plugging this, but please do keep me in mind if and when you are looking for SVG cutting files.
If, however, you would like to subscribe, you can instantly unlock ALL these perks by subscribing today!
Don’t know what Patreon is? Check out the FAQ below for more information.
*Prices shown in GBP. Price in local currencies may differ slightly. Local taxes added where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patreon?
Patreon is a membership platform that provides business tools for content creators to run a subscription service. It helps creators and artists earn a monthly income by providing rewards and perks to their subscribers.
What Rewards and Perks Do I Get?
By Becoming a Patron you will benefit from:
- New Files Weekly – Patrons receive TWO new SVG file sets every week!
- Universal Compatibility – Patrons receive file sets in the universally compatible SVG file format meaning the projects will be compatible with Scan N Cut, Cricut, Silhouette*, and dozens more electronic cutting machines. Please Note: Silhouette Studio® Basic Edition (free version of the software) does not support the importing of SVG files. SVG files can be opened in Silhouette Studio® with a Designer Edition (or above) software upgrade – e.g. Designer Edition, Designer Edition Plus or Business Edition.
- Subscribers’ Selection – Patrons get the opportunity to have a say in future SVG file sets each month via interactive polls!
- Unlock The Archive – Patrons get access to the entire archive instantly!
- Commercial Use Included – Make & sell unlimited physical finished projects using the file sets, at no extra cost!
- Save with an Annual Subscription – Save 15% by subscribing to the annual plan!
Is This A Subscription?
Yes.
How Much Does It Cost?
£3 per month. (Less if subscribing via the annual option).
Can I Pay Annually, Instead of Monthly?
Yes! Just visit my Patreon page and choose the annual option instead of monthly. You will save 15% by choosing an annual subscription!
For more information on annual subscriptions, please visit – https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360042152671-Annual-membership-details
Can I Buy Individual Sets?
In order to prioritize time on creating quality content for subscribers and ensure a consistent output, I no longer offer individual file sets for sale, sorry!
Can I Pay In My Preferred Currency?
Patreon supports sixteen currencies at this time, with more being added. Most notable are, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Danish Krone, Hong Kong Dollar, Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar, Swedish Krona, US Dollar, Brazillian Real, Czech Koruna, Euro, Hungarian Forint, Norwegian Kroner, Polish Zloty and Singapore Dollar.
How Much Will It Be In My Currency?
When you visit Patreon you will be shown the price in your local currency (if supported). If not supported, it will be shown and charged in US Dollars. You can use an online convertor like, https://www.xe.com/ to see how much that is in your currency if you need to.
Will I Have To Pay Tax?
Taxes and other transactional fees may apply, subject to the laws in your region. If these apply, they will be shown to you before you confirm your subscription. This may increase the price slightly.
Do I Get Immediate Access?
Yes. As soon as your payment has processed, you will have access to the entire page archive!
When Will My Subscription Renew?
Patrons are charged on the day they subscribe, and then monthly on that same date. Annual subscribers will be billed on or around the anniversary of their subscription start date.
Can I cancel at any time?
Monthly subscribers can cancel and restart their subscription whenever they like.
For information on cancellations or downgrades for annual subscribers, please visit – https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360042152671-Annual-membership-details
Can I Join Again In The Future?
Yes! You are always welcome to rejoin at any time.
I Have A Cricut / Silhouette / Brother Scan N Cut Cutting Machine, Can I Use Your Files?
Yes.
In fact, the SVG file format will offer compatibility with a large range of home hobby and professional cutting and plotting machines. Please be aware that, whilst the layered frame can be cut from smaller pieces of cardstock, most of the main projects (e.g. cards, boxes etc) are designed for a cutting area of 290 mm x 290 mm (approximately 11 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in).
Here are just some of the machines that the SVG file format is compatible with.
- Black Cat Cougar/Lynx
- BossKut Gazelle
- Brother ScanNCut
- Craftwell eCraft
- CraftRobo/Graphtec
- Cricut Explore/Maker
- GCC
- Graphtec
- Foison
- Janome Artistic Edge
- KNK
- Liyu
- Mimaki
- Pazzles Inspiration/Pro/Vue
- Ramtin
- Roland
- Seiki
- Silhouette SD/CAMEO/Portrait
- Silver Bullet
- Siser
- SkyCut
- USCutter Copam/LaserPoint/MH/PCUT/SC/TC/TITAN
- Vinyl Express
- Wishblade
- and more!
I Have A Problem With One Of The Files, How Do I Get In Touch?
You can reach out via the private messaging system or public comments section under each project on my Patreon page, or by using the “Cutting File Question” form in the “Contact Me” menu at the top of this page. I will respond as soon as I can – usually within 48 hours but do keep in mind that you and I might be at other ends of the world, lol!
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
Hi John I know this won’t have anything to do with you but just wanted to inform you of what’s happened to me, in case it’s happened to others using your account. Last week I had three payments transferred from my credit to card to Patreon GB. They consisted of £12; £39 and £965.40, all taken on the same day, 2nd April. These were fraudulent payments and nothing to do with me. At the time were were in Bordeaux and I had no way checking my bank account so did not discover the payments until we returned on 5th. I have had a real fight with my bank because I have made a previous payment to Patreon. I have only ever used this ONCE and that was your annual payment, made in July 2023. Everything has now been sorted out. The bank eventually refunded the payments and then Patreon refunded the £956 payment but not the other two. I have a new card and number so no more payments can be used against the account used. It has made me question where the fraudsters got my details from and whether Patreon had anything to do with it. When I look at your page on Patreon it says my next payment will be due in July 2024. I don’t know if this should automatically renew but the card details attached to it no longer exist. I’m really thinking twice about whether I want to make future payments to Patreon. It’s been very upsetting; not handled at all well by my bank. I’ve had over 2 hours on the phone with various departments and in the end they sent it to “disputes” because I had to PROOVE that I didn’t make the payments. I’ve really enjoyed receiving your files and have made several of the projects so will be very sorry if I can’t continue from July onwards. I’m waiting to see if the Bank find out more about the fraud before I make a decision whether to use Patreon again. As I say John, I know this won’t have anything to do with you but it has been a truly traumatic event. I thought you should know about it in case other users have said anything of a similar kind has happened to them. Thanks for all you do and create Lin x
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Hi Lin,
Patreon is a well established and trusted website that has a long standing of safe and secure transactions for millions of creators and followers across the world – it was one of the main reasons that I chose to use it to host my file sets – so it was surprising to hear of the difficulties that you faced. Surprising to that this was the first time that you had contacted me about this given the severity of the situation.
Looking at the help files on the Patreon website, they do suggest that emails from any domain other than patreon[dot]com (e.g. patreon[dot]eu) may be suspicious and should be checked for validity – perhaps a link was clicked from one of these? They also seem to use “Patreon Inc” as a business name when processing payments with myself so “Patreon GB” stands out as different but I don’t know for sure if they do or don’t work under that name. I have also not seen anything across the internet about this being a widespread issue. This would all lead me to believe that this was possibly a phishing scam that was unluckily triggered somehow, rather than something being initiated by the team at Patreon.
I was also a little confused as I have been unable to trace your details within my Patreon audience list based on the name and email address supplied in this comment. I don’t know if it would have been removed due to the issues reported/faced or perhaps you subscribed with a different name/email address? Regardless, I am glad that you got this resolved with Patreon and your bank in the end and of course would be happy to welcome you back if you choose to become a Patron again.
In the meantime,
Much love, J.
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Hi John Thanks for your response. I believe something has happened to my membership as I haven’t received an e mail from you since 1st April. Do you need me to forward the welcome e-mail you sent me when I joined your account? My e-mail has not changed and I should remain a member until JULY 2024. I have not clicked on ANY links in anything! I’m very careful with these things. The bank refunded the money and then I received a refund of the £965.40 from “Patreon* MembershipPat Internet GB” The double refund has now been sorted. I didn’t contact you about it earlier because I was dealing with the bank – a very traumatic experience as they kept bouncing me around between departments and cutting me off. It was them that contacted Patreon. I just thought I’d let you know what happened in case it had happened to others. It does seem to have affected my membership with you too. Regards L
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That’s very odd indeed. If it has not affected your membership, then please continue as normal. If you think it may have, then please do reach out to Patreon again as they’d have to look into this for you. All I have is a list of names.
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