cowgirlquilter

I always bring my small handwork tote with embroidery and tiny scissors in my carry on bag, and have never had an issue.,I don't leave the scissors out while flying, just tuck them in the bag for easy reach. If you ask, I am sure they would probably say no, but I have flown thousands of times with no issues.

justflyingin

Yes, this is the best advice ever!

SuzieQuilts

Nail clippers would work for cutting the thread, just break off the metal file part first. My son flew with a carry on to basic training, and that is what he did to be able to take clippers with him, and had no problem with security, just be sure to remove the file part of it first.

winia

I always take something to sew when I fly. The only problem I ever ran into was scissors. Get one of those pendant type things that you can wear around your neck to use as a scissors and you should not have any trouble.

soccertxi

They update the rules (daily it seems!) often, but I ALWAYS took sewing needles. I just tucked them into my change purse where they hung out with the pennies! Domestic rules say scissors with less than 4 inch blade> that included a pair of scissors I LOVE that I found at the dollar store. I had forgotten them in the bottom of a bad. They were measured and handed back. I was SHOCKED. They are the regular sized like Fiskars. In pinch I have used nail clippers..which you CAN have. My problem sewing when I fly is no elbow room. I have trouble hand sewing with my elbows tucked in at my side!

Lori S

Yes you can take the needle work on the plane. But do be careful as each country has its own rules.. so what you got on the plane in the US may not be allowed on the plane for the return trip. I have a small pair of folding scissors , blade no longer than 1/2 inch. These have made many flights with no issue. My mom on the other hand takes knitting.. no problem in the US , but one Country confiscated her needles when she was returning home .. so you never know.

DottyD

Oh well - thank you all for taking the trouble to reply - but I have just rung British Airways and I am NOT allowed a needle on the flight !! What a shame - a 10 hour flight - back to word puzzles I guess !
Thanks again !

Edie

I flew from Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids two years ago and the stewardess made me put my needle away because if we crashed I would poke my eye out! I'll never figure that one out in a million years. Granted it was only a 1/2 hour flight, but I was just doing counted cross stitch! Edie

PS Have a safe trip!!!

GramMER

Advice from a frequent traveler:
You can take the needles and an embroidery frame, but don't try taking a pair of scissors! I have lost no telling how many pair that way, even though the websites of Delta, Lufthansa, British Air and others say you can carry a pair four inches long.

What is my solution? I carry fingernail clippers and do my best to get a really sharp pair to cut the threads.

Teacher

I have recently enquired of British Airways regarding sewing on board. They do not seem to have a problem with it. On my last flight, the cabin crew were sewing! However, airport security will and you may well find that it is confiscated! The rules appear to change on a daily basis. I guess to challenge us dangerous quilters! I would contact airport security as well and ask them. You may be lucky! Have a good trip!