You can use your laser machine to cut, mark and engrave textiles. Here, we used softshell material to create this beautiful laptop bag.
Preparation
You Will Need:
Softshell or other synthetic or semi-synthetic fabric, minimum 800 x 400mm
Sewing needle & thread
Eyelet set (available from DIY superstores / craft stores)
Elastic band
Machine Used:
Speedy 400, 120w
1.5" lens
Honeycomb cutting table
You can use any machine from the Speedy series of laser engravers to create this sample.
Tips:
You can always try experimenting with different engravings and artwork for a personal, customised effect.
Step by Step
Design for laser engraving softshell laptop bag
Step 1: Design
Feel free to import the template we have provided, or you can try your hand at creating your own! The file we have provided is suitable for a 14" laptop, but you can easily adapt it to any size you need. The design consists of two parts: The outer part with the pattern, and the inner part with marks and contouring for the seam.
When you're ready, send the job to the laser machine using the following driver settings:
Print Settings:
Standard
500dpi
None
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Colour
Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First
Halftone
Others
Laser engraving textile: softshell
Step 2: Engraving & Cutting Process
Please remember to test the material before you begin engraving the bag.
Place the fabric into the machine with the inside down. Begin with the first graphic. Of course, feel free to personalise and individualise the bag before that. Once you have finished cutting out the laptop cover, turn it over and use the laser to mark the seam line (if required).
Remember, you may need to adjust the parameter settings - the parameters may differ depending on which machine you are using and its available laser power. (The parameters for 'black' are only necessary of you also intend on engraving the bag).
Laser Parameters (Optional):
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
80
30
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
ON
-
-
Laser Parameters (Cutting):
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
10
1.5
1000
Blue
Cut CO2
7
2
1000
Colour
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Red
1
ON
-
-
Blue
1
ON
+3mm
-
Finishing of the laser cut softshell bag
Step 3: Finishing
Remember to insert the eyelet before you close the lateral seam. Follow the instructions that will be provided when you buy the eyelets.
Close the seam on the left and right sides of the cover. The scratching lines should help you get the positioning right.
Finally, insert the rubber band. Knot it together and your laptop bag is ready for use!
