Taking a sewing machine on a plane
04-16-2014, 07:00 AM
#22
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If you have a small enough machine, you can put it in the overhead or under the seat in front of you.
04-16-2014, 07:13 AM
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I haven't travel much so I don't know what the current rules are. I would call your airline to get the exact size of underneath your seat. I never had a problem with my old Singer but that was back in the 70s and the 80s when there was a lot more room.
04-16-2014, 07:29 AM
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What are you going to be working on? If it's just piecing, would get a small 'take to class' machine. I would probably get it from AllBrands and just have it shipped to my sister's house. Save all the packaging and when you are ready to return, repack & ship it back. It's worth the price of shipping not to have to deal with it on the flight.
Another option would be look for a used machine when you get there, and leave it for your sister.
I personally would not try to carry a machine on, especially an expensive one.
Another option would be look for a used machine when you get there, and leave it for your sister.
I personally would not try to carry a machine on, especially an expensive one.
04-16-2014, 08:54 AM
#29
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I've taken my 12 pound Janome Jem to Hawaii twice. I saved all the original packaging, repacked the machine and put it, along with a bunch of fabric, into a piece of luggage that I checked. I figured if it came from Asia originally in that packaging, it would survive a trip to Hawaii. I've had no trouble. I couldn't take it as a carry-on because I had a computer to take along too.
04-16-2014, 11:25 AM
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I flew with my little Elna Lotus down to Florida last October as DH was going to a class and I was stuck in the hotel room with no car all week. It's small enough to fit under the seat so I just packed it into a carryon bag, well padded. I had to take it out when going through security, but no issues. I also took a quilt that was already cut out, a cutting mat (18" x 24" fits flat in carryon) and the other necessary items. We shared one checked bag so my sharp stuff (rotary cutter, scissors, ect.) went in there. I got a lot done on it as well as had pool time when the sun was out.
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