tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post6552458363957358064..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: flying with your sewing machineAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-37171854437249845052011-09-08T19:27:39.384-05:002011-09-08T19:27:39.384-05:00I've been curious about traveling with a sewin...I've been curious about traveling with a sewing machine myself, so thank you! This was a great post. <br /><br />I have the same travel bag from Target. I got mine last year and actually just used it again last month to travel to my brother's wedding. It's a great bag. I find I can fit soooooo much inside it and it still isn't overweight limit for the airport.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606372660368061005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48064789583680564202011-09-05T15:09:56.113-05:002011-09-05T15:09:56.113-05:00even if you aren't flying it is a good case to...even if you aren't flying it is a good case to travel local with. <br />my hint: put your needle in the down position with your foot lever down also. makes it so you don't loose that sewing foot or get pocked by the needle!<br />www.patchworkposse.comBecky J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07705469068742577466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59973203510384456252011-08-31T20:37:32.957-05:002011-08-31T20:37:32.957-05:00Thanks so much for sharing. I'll remember thi...Thanks so much for sharing. I'll remember this next time I travel. (What vacation wouldn't be better with your sewing machine along?)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-77359848814249096912011-08-30T22:22:15.299-05:002011-08-30T22:22:15.299-05:00This year? It seems like that last quilt retreat w...This year? It seems like that last quilt retreat wasn't that long ago. Where does the time go. (I'm sounding old, aren't I?)Anita D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15657892577599970530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-71590765875995031042011-08-29T01:16:25.114-05:002011-08-29T01:16:25.114-05:00I flew with my precious Featherweight to Minnesota...I flew with my precious Featherweight to Minnesota in July and had no trouble getting through security. That being said, I HATED the case I had purchased. I got it at Joann's and in my opinion they placed the wheels on the wrong side, on the wide side. So I couldn't roll it through the airplane aisle. Frustrating. I'm getting a different case for the next trip.Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70899071968302511122011-08-27T12:48:28.093-05:002011-08-27T12:48:28.093-05:00I don't fly that often with my machine anymore...I don't fly that often with my machine anymore, but years ago I bought a Tutto rolling case at Houston Quilt Festival and it was the best investment I made in a sewing machine carrier, including just transporting it to classes/local retreats. I don't have the web address of the retailer I bought it at Festival, but I found the Tuto website here if you want to check it out: http://www.tutto.com/index_sewingmachine.htm<br /><br />Mine is hot pink so I can easily find it among a bunch of other bags/suitcases. I love it!<br />Tanesha (CraftyGardenMom blog and podcast)CraftyGardenMom - Taneshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14244697595462179953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57345744709525818862011-08-26T21:58:39.198-05:002011-08-26T21:58:39.198-05:00i've always wondered about that. thank you fo...i've always wondered about that. thank you for clearing it up with words and pictures. if i can visualize it, then i can believe it can be done :)quirky granola girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073631481423912400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-55511527567571445062011-08-26T15:22:36.136-05:002011-08-26T15:22:36.136-05:00No experience flying with my machine...though ther...No experience flying with my machine...though there may be a time I want to do just that.Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769348919608645446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-65054343126705517292011-08-26T14:36:25.954-05:002011-08-26T14:36:25.954-05:00Brilliant info, thanks.
Love the blog, you are soo...Brilliant info, thanks.<br />Love the blog, you are soooo talented, thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-92197900425887910472011-08-26T09:47:52.850-05:002011-08-26T09:47:52.850-05:00I've taken my featherweight on a plane with no...I've taken my featherweight on a plane with no problems. I have a small soft case with a shoulder strap. and I did tell the TSA guys that it was a sewing machine before they looked at it. <br /><br />Just remember to look thtough all of the pockets of your bag to make sure you don't have rotary cutters or spare blades in the carryon. It's much easier to pack those items in your checked luggage.SpinningStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988891339643395864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26083068842207031892011-08-25T21:15:49.230-05:002011-08-25T21:15:49.230-05:00Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear that most...Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear that most sewing machines can travel.jessica defibaughhttp://www.sewsweetquiltshop.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-69020114646793971262011-08-25T21:02:27.888-05:002011-08-25T21:02:27.888-05:00I have flown many times with my machine. Sometime...I have flown many times with my machine. Sometimes they check it out closer and sometimes they don't. I never take my needle out or do anything. I have taken it in a small suitcase and with just its own cover. I have never had a problem with taking my machine. Well, I don't like to tote it through the airport, but I have wheels now.hlbalbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081781379977572443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-87018906174704228472011-08-25T18:30:59.941-05:002011-08-25T18:30:59.941-05:00Hmmm... Maybe I CAN smuggle a sewing machine home ...Hmmm... Maybe I CAN smuggle a sewing machine home from Germany!BendingPins.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361124377130933545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43793654732517892452011-08-25T16:27:34.061-05:002011-08-25T16:27:34.061-05:00You've inspired me. I found a super cheap - h...You've inspired me. I found a super cheap - hard shell rolling suitcase @ target to put my non-bernina machine in for travelling. My 160 won't fit in it, unfortunately.<br /><br /> I have taken hand sewing on flights before & had no problems taking on sewing scissors & needles onboard in my carryon - which actually kind of surprised me.mikahttp://www.mikamade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-80216702559800830832011-08-25T15:53:11.912-05:002011-08-25T15:53:11.912-05:00I fly with my suitcase every year for a retreat wi...I fly with my suitcase every year for a retreat with my Chicago friends. I do pad it all the way around with fabric and put it in a carry-on roller bag. I think that scraps of batting would work really well to pad it, but I always need room for fabric so I haven't used the batting idea yet.Jenn Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-40297655508369430412011-08-25T14:33:23.636-05:002011-08-25T14:33:23.636-05:00I have been considering taking my sewing machine o...I have been considering taking my sewing machine on a flight soon, for the first time. Thanks for all the info.etullynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22717986241035768302011-08-25T13:24:46.124-05:002011-08-25T13:24:46.124-05:00I brought a machine home from my moms one time. I ...I brought a machine home from my moms one time. I was flying alone with two little kids so there was no way I could carry it on. So we packed it well and checked it with our baggage and then hoped for the best. And all went well! Nothing was broke - not even my back.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-2062797707611243582011-08-25T09:38:08.996-05:002011-08-25T09:38:08.996-05:00I've never had to fly with my sewing machine, ...I've never had to fly with my sewing machine, so it's very helpful to read about what others have done. I'm impressed with how easy it's been for some.Terriawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420615575308397326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-85397827466079058562011-08-25T06:16:43.301-05:002011-08-25T06:16:43.301-05:00& Poo-poo, I'll be in Bermuda when you are...& Poo-poo, I'll be in Bermuda when you are in Colorado. (Husband said, "No, we can't move the dates of our already paid for family vacation.")The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-39812720486715004662011-08-25T06:15:19.514-05:002011-08-25T06:15:19.514-05:00I see that you have a mechanical machine - would y...I see that you have a mechanical machine - would you try this with a computerized one?The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54632833101825103402011-08-25T02:36:01.565-05:002011-08-25T02:36:01.565-05:00Unfortunately, in Europe at least, low cost airlin...Unfortunately, in Europe at least, low cost airlines have weight limits for carry-on luggage so it's probably not possible to transport a machine here (unless it's really light!).Sarah McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994169848888713235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33326696922202829152011-08-24T22:36:52.316-05:002011-08-24T22:36:52.316-05:00Ooh! Are you doing that retreat in Ft Collins agai...Ooh! Are you doing that retreat in Ft Collins again this year? When will the information be available? We moved to Colorado Springs the weekend of last year's retreat, so I had to miss it. :( But I'm ready this year! I'd love to know more.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791242249964743766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59748914937155228272011-08-24T20:01:31.123-05:002011-08-24T20:01:31.123-05:00A few years ago our twin sons turned 21st. We too...A few years ago our twin sons turned 21st. We took them and their sister and her husband to Las Vegas for a family celebration. I was also taking a beginning quilting class. My sewing machine (Baby Lock) was in my traveling case (the kind you buy at Joann's). All luggage was gathered in the famiy room. You guessed it. My sewing machine made the trip to Vegas! It made it great without any problems! LOL!!!MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819236820026736319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-77562814062644153232011-08-24T19:56:44.885-05:002011-08-24T19:56:44.885-05:00Thank you for this valuable information. I have dr...Thank you for this valuable information. I have dreamed of going to one of those quilt shows or retreats far away but wondered how I would transport my machine. I have one of those wheeled cases specifically for sewing machines that would certainly do the trip. I'm confident it would fit under the seat in front of me. Thanks for sharing!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684101195781468197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-91640943399781468952011-08-24T18:54:02.633-05:002011-08-24T18:54:02.633-05:00I can't wait to see your new sewing room!
Plea...I can't wait to see your new sewing room!<br />Please share it with us soon!Darcynoreply@blogger.com