Originally Posted by justme2
I know nothing about these cutters. Wondering what the special mats are used for? Are they needed? I already have a bunch of mats.
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
There is a chart link on the site that was first given for the go baby that shows what dies are compatible. The 10 inch ones are not. They made a special 2 wide strip die for this unit.
There are dies that are about 1/2 = 3/4 inch thick that are used to cut the fabric. There are also plastic covers to cover the die after the fabric is placed on it. This prevents the blades on the die from getting damaged on the steel bar that it passes under that presses the fabric down so that the blades go thru all layers to cut.
It's a hand crank unit, no electricity. The dies are on the expensive side - depending on where you get them. It is great for applique shapes.