I didn't fall for the lots of wasted fabric usually from non owners, when buying a die cut. I get 1/4" waste on most cuts. The demos show lots of wasted fabric because the person doesn't have time to place the fabric for less waste, showing how the machine works is the main focus of a demo. I mark 1/4" all around the die blade. I place my fabric pieces on that line. Simple and no waste. I've experimented enough to know I can fold four layers on the die and have the excess fabric off to one side and it goes through the roller, not on the die. I seldom cut fabric to fit the die anymore.