Accuquilt GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter

The Accuquilt GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter is used to cut up to six 12-inch layers of fabric while also allowing the use of dies, which provide unique cuts to your fabric. The wide opening allows you to run two 6-inch-wide dies at a time. Feel free to mix and match the dies we provide at the Makerplace or bring your own. Make table runners, quilts, wall hangings and more. This kit will make your quilt making easier and faster. 

What does the Makerplace provide? 

• Accuquilt GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter 

• Fabric dies

  • Mix and Match 12-inch bundle 

  • Strip Cutter 2 1/2 inches

  • GO! Oven Mitt Die

  • GO! Halloween Medley Die

  • GO! Holiday Medley Cutting Die

  • Snowflake Fabric Cutting Die | 7 inch Quilt Die and Pattern

  • GO! Fall Medley

What do I need? 

Customers will need to bring their fabric to cut. 

How do I use it? 

1. Plug in the Accuquilt GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter, but do not turn it on yet. 

2. Place your die with the foam side up on the bed of the fabric cutter. Place your fabric on top of the shape that you wish to cut out and a cutting mat on top of it all. 

3. Press the green power button to turn on the cutter. The green power light will turn on. 

4. Push the die, fabric and mat firmly against the roller. Keep your hands on the far end of the die, away from the roller. The pieces will automatically move through the cutter. 

5. Remove the mat and your cut fabric shapes. Repeat the process until you have all the pieces you need.  

What materials can I use? 

• Cotton, batiks, fleece, flannel, denim, leather, wool, batting, felt, silk 

• The Go! Big Electric Fabric Cutter can cut up to six layers of thinner fabrics like cotton, batiks and silk at a time. 

This equipment is available to use free of charge. You may bring your own materials to assist in using this equipment (all outside materials must be approved by makerspace staff before use). 

More Resources 

• Accuquilt GO! Big Fabric Cutter Manual
• Find patterns, tips, and tutorials on the Accuquilt website.

Tips and tricks 

You can use two 6-inch dies at the same time in the GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter.

Be sure you’re cutting on the lengthwise grain as the fabric goes through the cutter so that the fabric does not stretch and cause inaccurate cuts. 

Precut your fabric into strips that are approximately 1/2-inch wider than the shape you want to cut. These strips can then be layered or fan-folded to cut multiple shapes in one pass. 

When laying your fabric on the die, only place it right over the shapes you wish to cut to save fabric. 

Test cut your fabric first and begin with fewer layers and build up. 

To clear a die jam, push the power button once to turn off the cutter. Push it again to turn it on in manual reverse mode. Press and hold the power button to reverse the rollers and clear the die jam. Once the die is removed, the red light will start flashing. Turn the cutter off and then it is ready to use again.