This GO! Strip Cutter makes quick work of cutting precise 3 1/2″ strips for borders, wide binding, tote bag handles and more. You’ll love using it!
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. 2 Pack (25.4 cm x 61 cm) Item 255113
How to Die Cut 3 1/2″ Strips:
- 3 1/2″ Strips:Â Cut 7 1/2″ wide strips across the width of fabric to cut two, 3 1/2″ strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 9 strips.Â
- 3 1/2″ Squares: Start with a 3 1/2″ strip aligning it across the die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 7 1/2″ widths. Cut 10, 3 1/2″ squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 90 squares.Â
- 45° Diamond-5″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 3 1/2″ strip. Align your 3 1/2″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line.Â
- 30° Diamond-7″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 3 1/2″ strip. Align your 3 1/2″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 30° guide line.Â
- 60° Diamond-4 1/8″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 3 1/2″ strip. Align your 3 1/2″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 3 1/2″ Strip Cutter Die:Â
- Many quilters struggle with cutting long strips for borders. The GO! Strip Cutter-3½” makes it easy to cut perfect borders as well as sashing, wide bindings, tote bag handles and more.Â
- No sliding rulers! No miscuts! The GO! Strip Cutter-3 1/2″ includes two strips that can be a challenge to cut by hand.Â
- Ideal for scrappy quilts! Easily cut up to 6 layers of scraps or full length fabric on the die to get six perfectly cut 3 1/2″ strips in one pass thru the cutter.Â
- GO! Strip Cutter-3 1/2″ includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.Â
- Cut perfect 3 1/2″ strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds.Â
- Die blades are 23″ long and are open at both ends to allow cutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt.Â
- Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!Â
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
AccuQuilt Benefits:Â
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.Â
- Get accurate cuts every time — No slipping rulers or mistakes
- Easiest to use — Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
- Save fabric with Two Tone Foam — Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut.Â
- Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:Â
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.Â
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.Â
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.Â
- It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.Â