Use the heat transfer vinyl to create clothing, pillows, bags, and more. To work with the vinyl using your Cricut cutting machine, there are just a few things to keep in mind: Place the vinyl with the carrier side down on your Cricut StandardGrip cutting mat. Then select the images and size you want to cut. Remember to mirror the images before cutting so that they are reversed. The machine will only cut the top layer of the vinyl, leaving the carrier intact. However, to ensure all settings are correct, it's a good idea to do a test cut first.