How do you transport your machine when you travel?
#11
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Mine is just a sewing machine rolling bag.. Was a gift.. I like it but i dont trust 'potholes' or sidewalk cracks.. Don't think its protected enough, so Ill carry it over the 'bumpy' areas..
#12
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Location: NE Pa.
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I went to Joann's an bought a case on wheels when they had a special, I think I paid $35.00 for it. I love it. Has all kinds of pockets etc for your extras. I also put my project in with the machine so the fabric gives it extra padding. My machine is a Janome 3500 so a little bigger than their smallest model but not as big as my Emb. machine.
#13
My Pfaff came with a case that I buckle into a seat belt in the back seat. I think if you went to some luggage outlets (not sure where you're hiding) that you could find something. Just be sure it's secured in your vehicle in case you brake quickly, it won't go flying.
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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I have a sewing machine case on wheels...it is plain black...no frills, but it works great, holds both my Bernina 1230 and my Brother...and it has several pockets on the outside to hold extra supplies...I have had it for many years...probably payed about $60.00 for it.
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I live in the hot desert-- must not leave FW or any thing else in the turned off car. Use case that came with it and put it in an ice chest on wheels with some cooler packs wrapped in towels. Seriously it can get over 160+ in the direct sun here.
#17
I too used to take my Bernina 440 QE with me to classes and weekends away. I was really nervous transporting it though. But when I did transport it I used the padded case it came with and bought a small luggage cart with wheels. It fit perfect and I just strapped it on and off I went.
Then I got hooked on FW's and now everywhere I go when it comes to sewing- it comes with me. I bought a rolling cart from Joann's and I really like it. I found I packed it too much and it was heavy getting it from the car. Then I was in trouble when it came to the stairs! Then I found a perfect bag at Cabella's that fits exactly what I need. It has lots of pockets and just enough space around my machine to put my project.
Then I got hooked on FW's and now everywhere I go when it comes to sewing- it comes with me. I bought a rolling cart from Joann's and I really like it. I found I packed it too much and it was heavy getting it from the car. Then I was in trouble when it came to the stairs! Then I found a perfect bag at Cabella's that fits exactly what I need. It has lots of pockets and just enough space around my machine to put my project.
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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I have a Featherweight that I transport in a 12 can cooler bag, nicely oadded/insulated with expansion area on top and net pockets on three sides (on the outside). Purchased at Walmart fot under $14.00. If I decide that I need to take my pfaff, I have a hard cover for it and then strap it to a two wheeled luggage cart. These are also available to Walmart in the luggage department. Have not had any problems with either way to transport.
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 166
My Bernina came with a heavily padded rolling carrying case. It is bulky and awkward and heavy but I use it bacause I think it protects the machine. So, I dropped my machine off to have it's yearly cleaning and they took it out of the case and sent the case back home with me. What a pain in the rear. So now I'm packing the darn case around in my work van because the sewing shop is 30 miles away and I want to have the case with me to pick it up immediatly when they call. (yea, I'm having withdrawals)
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