Silhouette Portrait 4 Carry Tote & Storage Tips

Silhouette Portrait 4

The Silhouette Portrait is a great little machine, especially if you are looking to travel with a cutting machine. It’s light weight and very portable.

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I was asked about a storage tote for traveling with the Silhouette Portrait 4 machine and it took me a bit of time to order and find one that worked to fit not just the machine, but also supplies and keep them safe as well.

I share that in this new video on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel HERE.

In the video, I show you how nicely everything fits inside, so make sure to check that out for tips.

I also have a Portrait 4 unboxing video HERE, if you are just getting started with your new machine.

Supplies mentioned in the video:

• Silhouette Portrait 4 – CrafterCuts or Silhouette America
• Silhouette Portrait 4 Cutting mat – NEW! sizing is different than older model Portrait mats *it will take time for all retailers to stock the new cutting mats
• Silhouette Type B Autoblade – CrafterCuts or Silhouette America
  *use code SECRETS to save 10% at CrafterCuts on supplies and free shipping on orders over $35
• TOP Design Utility Storage Tote
• Velcro cord keepers

As I mention in both videos linked above, the Silhouette Portrait 4 cutting mat is a newly designed mat.

The Silhouette Portrait 4 now has a cutting width of 8.5″, which is a change from the older model Silhouette Portrait machines. This does make a difference and the cutting mat looks different, it has a different size adhesive area, and the actual dimensions of the cutting mat are different than older Portrait cutting mats.

The photo below shows a comparison of the older cutting mat and the new Portrait 4 cutting mat. You can see the difference in the design area and the actual size of the cutting mat is different.

This means that if you use an older model cutting mat in the new Silhouette Portrait 4, it will NOT line up with the on screen cutting mat that you see in the Silhouette Software.

This WILL affect your cut placement and print and cut projects!!!

Make sure when you are order additional cutting mats that you are ordering the correct one for your particular Silhouette Portrait model!

Find the Silhouette Portrait 4 cutting mats HERE. It will take time for retailers world wide to get these new cutting mats in stock and have availability.

Find more information on the Silhouette Portrait 4 HERE.

I hope these tips have helped and I can’t wait to see what everyone is creating with their Silhouette machines!

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