Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by katied772
How many thicknesses can you cut through?
They say 10, but also that some do more than 10.
Does it do thicker fabrics such as corduroy and home dec fabrics?
This I do not know, maybe others can answer this question. I only use cotton fabrics on both the Alto and ACCUQUILT - Go.
Of course you can - you can cut any fabric that is cut-able with a regular rotary cutter of any size. It's easy and simple. The advantage is that once you place the ruler, the cut is simple and straight, and it has a side bar that you can set to cut multiple rows of the same width each and every time. The fabric holder holds the fabric for you, if desired, so it doesn't move until you're ready to release it. It's very fast and easy - and no waste.
Even my friends who have medical conditions that cannot turn the handle on the Go, can and do use the Alto. They really like it, for it's steadiness and ease of use.
I was going to also buy a Go for my appliqué pieces, but found the handles to be difficult to turn for me. It requires some strength in the hands, I found. Also, the expense of the dies was rather shocking - but I would bet at some point those costs will come down. I think, anyway :)
My opinions only,
Debbie in Austin