Celebrate what you love to do the most with the GO! Sewing Machine die! This applique die makes it both simple and easy to embellish dozens of projects with sewing machines. Add them to quilts, wall hangings, tote bags and more. Create fresh, fun decor for your sewing room or (dare I say it?) no-sew projects with craft foam or felt. This is a die every sewist needs in their library!
Cut Size: Sewing Machine 6 3/4"W x 4 1/2"H (17.1 cm x 11.4 cm), Accent 4 5/8 "W x 1"H (11.7 cm x 2.5 cm), Knob 3/8"W x 1 1/8 "H (1 cm x 2.9 cm), Spool 3/4"W x 1"H (1.9 cm x 2.5 cm), Spool End 1/2"W x 1/4"H (1.3 cm x .6 cm), Circles 3/4", 1" (1.9 cm, 2.5 cm).
Finished Size: 7"W x 6 1/8"H (17.8 cm x 15.6 cm).
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
How to Die Cut Sewing Machine Shapes:
Apply fusible web product to the wrong side of the fabric, following manufacturer’s instructions, before cutting for fusible appliqué. Place fabric on die right sides together to cut pairs.
- Sewing Machine: Cut and fuse one 7 1/4" x 5" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 8 sewing machines across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 32 sewing machines.
- Accent: Cut and fuse one 1 1/2" x 5 1/8" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 7 accents across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 168 accents.
- Knob: Cut and fuse one 7/8" x 1 5/8" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 24 knobs across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 984 knobs.
- Spool: Cut and fuse one 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 26 spools across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 728 spools.
- Spool End & Circles: Place scraps on blade and cut.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Sewing Machine Die:
- Are you ready to sew? The GO! Sewing Machine die captures the essence of crafting and creativity and blends traditional quilting with modern flair. Enjoy creating quilts and wall hangings that celebrate the art of sewing or add a touch of whimsy to home décor projects.
- No templates required. The GO! Sewing Machine die includes seven applique shapes that are typically difficult to cut by hand.
- Quickly and easily cut four of each pre-fused applique shapes in one pass thru the cutter (fusible counts as one half layer of fabric).
- Cut Sewing Machine shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
- A great way to use up scraps.
- Includes free embroidery download with 3 stitches ($22 value).
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
- Fat Quarter-friendly.
Die Tips:
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.
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It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.
