davis2se

Call the airline you are flying on and get really specific information before packing, so that you don't have anything taken away from you.

madamekelly

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If it were me, I would take a project already cut and just buy a pair of cheap scissors when I get to my destination.

You can usually find a serviceable pair of scissors at any dollar store. I hope this is helpful, Have a safe trip

Grandma Jane

Your scissors and rotary cutter can go in your checked luggage. If you have a standard size sewing machine you can carry it on - although I will warn you that as it goes through the x-ray machine the TSA agent with say "what is this?" They do not see too many sewing machines. They may ask you to open it - but then it will be fine. I took mine on a long business trip with me in 2008. It was fine. I have a Husqvarna Viking Rose, which isn't too big. I did buy wheeled travel luggage for it - don't try to carry it - must have wheels.

GrannieAnnie

Don't forget those little round disk things that have the blade inside. No way to cut anything but thread. I think it depends on what kind of mood the TSAs are in. I've seen knitting needles on planes. And bobby pins taken away. NO CONSISTANCEY.

JLMiller

I work for delta airlines... nothing sharp can go in your carry on.. you can go to the tsa.gov web site and see every thing that is and is not allowed on the planes

have a great trip

incoming2me

I can see the confusion here..
It's not the actual dental floss that would be used.. the floss cutter on the box can cut sewing thread.

...and it's a LOT cheaper than buying one of those thread cutting pendants that were a bit popular just after 9/11 when scissors were a BIG taboo.

patsyo56721

Call the airport and find out. Have someone with you that can take your things home if you can't take them on board.

Nona

any scissors or rotary cutters will have to go in checked baggage. The only thread cutter they will allow is a clover thread cutter. ( At least mine has made it through several times) I hung it aroung my neck with a ribbon) I don't think I would take a big embroidery machine with me. 1) I don't know if it will fit under the seat infront of you 2) stuff gets shuffled around in the overhead compartment. I have traveled with my featherweight on the plane and made it ok. Do what you think is best.Normally I would suggest you ship by fex ex or ups, but I have received 2 machines this way one was damaged and the other was ok. Both were well packaged and marked this side up (It was upside down on my front porch)

Tirolgirl

There are blunt scissors on the market that you can take on a plane. As for cutting thread: the Clover pendant has a integrated tiny blade that cuts thread perfectly. As for your rotary cutter: that has to travel in your checked bag, otherwise the security people will have heart attacks! They don't have any sense of humor!!
I guess that means you have to take either handsewing on board - or a book!
Have fun!
Tirolgirl

Becky Crafts

Before back surgery, we used to ride a motorcycle from Florida to NH. Very limited space to pack, so since we stayed with family, we shipped a box to them prior to our leaving so it would be there when we got there. Coming home we did the same. May be something to think about if you're staying with family or friends. You'd have to call the hotel first if you needed to ship it there.