How do you transport your machine when you travel?
#21
I have a special carrying case for sewing machines that I bought at least 7 years ago at Hancock's. It has wheels and an adjustable handle. It has at least 5 pockets and my machine fits in it (without its plastic cover) just fine. I travel back and forth to Wisconsin from Illinois at least twice a month and "where I go my Pfaff goes too". These bags came in all kinds of patterns and colors. I bought 2, one for my daughter and 1 for me. Love it. Good luck.
#23
I bought a two level case with wheels when they first came out. It was $65 but well worth it. The bottom case holds the machine and I stick a couple of styrafoam packing pieces on the sides for added protection.
The second case is the same size and sits on top. It buckles to the bottom case and can be removed. It's large enough to hold everything but a long ruler and a cutting mat. Had to rig something up for that. For an overnighter, there's room for PJ's and clean undies. It has held up well for several years and has gotten a lot of use.
The second case is the same size and sits on top. It buckles to the bottom case and can be removed. It's large enough to hold everything but a long ruler and a cutting mat. Had to rig something up for that. For an overnighter, there's room for PJ's and clean undies. It has held up well for several years and has gotten a lot of use.
#24
Tutto for my 440QE. And I also have the extra embroidery module so I purchased the embroidery bag also. It hooks to the top of the sewing machine tote when traveling. The Tutto is a very heavy duty, has pockets, and wheels that turn on a dime! Love my Tuttos.
#25
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I found out the expensive way a cheaper rolling case will not protect your expensive machine. I found a hard sided rolling case at a quilt shop, no brand name just a generic one, and it was costly compared to the other soft sided or padded ones. If you are transporting your machine a lot don't skimp on case protection.
I agree with BellaBoo! I decided to buy the rolling case for my Viking Sapphire 875Q at the time I purchased it. It was expensive but the dealer gave me 20% off. IMHO, buying the rolling case that fits your machine is the best way to go.
#27
I have a rolling bag that I picked up at Joann's - it was one of their "Black Friday" specials one year. I've very rarely let it out of my hand when moving it - a few times someone's tried to be helpful and grab it for me :-(. The pull handle works great on flat surfaces, but I carry it with the canvas handles on the side up/down any steps and when on uneven surfaces.
#28
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I have the same machine and purchased a case with wheels from JoAnn's. However, a friend of mine was having trouble with her computerized machine, Viking, and the repairman said those machines should not be routinely transported. He said the computer in the machine is delicate and those bumps can cause it to malfunction. I stopped transporting my machine except to take it for servicing. I was going to buy a smaller machine to take to our sewing circle, but it has disbanded so I never did. But if they ever start up again, I will buy a smaller machine to take with me.
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