Getting Sewing Machine in and Out of Car
#11
i'm going to get this collapsible shelf/cart.
it's the right height for shifting my machine from table to cart and then cart to car.
since it folds up i can put it into the car to reverse the process when i get where i'm going. :-)
it's the right height for shifting my machine from table to cart and then cart to car.
since it folds up i can put it into the car to reverse the process when i get where i'm going. :-)
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#12
Super Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 4,424
I buckle my machine into the front seat of my truck. It is the perfect height. The roller bag goes in the back to use when I get to class. Our LQS closed and I only take my machine in for service to their sister store.
DH also helps load it into the truck as needed if he is home and driving me to the LQS.
DH also helps load it into the truck as needed if he is home and driving me to the LQS.
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Posts: 286
Board for ramp
I have a bit of a bad back and I am lifting my Bernina in and out of the car weekly for classes. I have it in a case but it is awkward to get in and out of the car and I keep hurting my back as I take my weekly courses. Does anyone have a creative technique to get the machine in and out of the car? Ive tried minimizing the case weight and I bought a 335 to minimize the weight from my heavier machines.
Fritzy
#16
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this cart. It collapses and holds over 300 pounds.
I bought this cart. It collapses and holds over 300 pounds.
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
Posts: 956
aashley333 This is the same cart we use at the quilt shop where I work. It works great and gives you room for ALL your sewing stuff. As for asking the shop employees to help with your machine, please note the age of those employees. All the employees where I work are over 65 and many have health related issues including back. We do not assist with machines for this reason. Not that we don't want to help, it just isn't feasible.
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,107
In my sewing group we have a couple of ladies with physical issues. I am one of the younger/flexible ones and often help particularly one person get her machine in/out of the car, and once inside on to her desk spot.
I bought a lightweight machine and rolling case for myself because I'm not all that young and flexible myself, just in comparison.
Did a little looking and your machine is a couple pounds heavier than mine, but still under 20 pounds. My wheeled bag is only about 5 pounds. You said packed the bag was about 35 pounds -- does that include your project too??
I'd suggest putting your other things in another wheeled tote or bag(s) that you can take out separately. Either put the bag on top of your wheeled case once the handle is pulled out, or trundle along with two cases either.
I bought a lightweight machine and rolling case for myself because I'm not all that young and flexible myself, just in comparison.
Did a little looking and your machine is a couple pounds heavier than mine, but still under 20 pounds. My wheeled bag is only about 5 pounds. You said packed the bag was about 35 pounds -- does that include your project too??
I'd suggest putting your other things in another wheeled tote or bag(s) that you can take out separately. Either put the bag on top of your wheeled case once the handle is pulled out, or trundle along with two cases either.
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,538
I assume you have a sedan and not an SUV. Putting it in the trunk can be difficult. I suggest you put it on the floor behind the passenger seat. That will be easier than lifting it in and out of the trunk. If you don't have a rolling bag I suggest you purchase one. Put the bag in the car and when you take the machine out put it in the rolling bag.