Abstract: The machine comprises a forming station 18 for receiving a piece of fabric 28 which is shaped at the forming station by a cutter 26. A plurality of lay up stations 40, 42 is provided and a roller 48 is used to carry the shaped fabric 28a from the forming station 18 to one or other of the lay-up stations 40,42. The roller 48 lays the shaped fabric in position at the lay-up station to form part of a laminate at that station. The process is repeated to produce a laminate at the remaining lay-up station. A pick-up device 34 is provided for picking up scrap material left as a peripheral band 36 around the shaped fabric 28a.