Dropped my featherweight tonight but I got lucky. Show me your bags! ;)
#13
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the suggestions. For those who aren't carrying a hard case but have the machine in a softbag, do you find that the machine is more susceptible to scratches from the bag or bumps and bruises?
I've tried the rolling bags but here where it snows a lot in the winter, I've actually yanked the wheels out of alignment /off trying to pull something heavy through the snow, plus then it's all wet when you get it inside and drips everywhere. So for my immediate purposes, it doesn't work even though I love taking the weight off my shoulder with a rolling bag.
caspharm - which pattern is it that you have for the FW? I have come across a few but so far would modify all of them. Yeah, I'm being picky but that's probably because her tumble is so fresh in my mind.
I'll be poking around eBay and etsy for ideas for sure today - she did tweak my shoulder and neck yesterday so I'm slow moving today. Good day for gathering ideas.
Sewnoma, if you're still reading this, I'd love to see the one you liked!
Holly H, what you describe is part of why I try to carry smaller bags. It's like a purse, the bigger it is, the more stuff I cram in it.
Rodney - yes, this is one place where it's possible that on a strictly materials basis that fabric might be cheaper than building with wood just because of the cost of hardware. Plus, I find that a bag bumping against my hip is easier to manage than something solid. I'll post what I manage to come up with, even if it means necromancering the thread.
I've tried the rolling bags but here where it snows a lot in the winter, I've actually yanked the wheels out of alignment /off trying to pull something heavy through the snow, plus then it's all wet when you get it inside and drips everywhere. So for my immediate purposes, it doesn't work even though I love taking the weight off my shoulder with a rolling bag.
caspharm - which pattern is it that you have for the FW? I have come across a few but so far would modify all of them. Yeah, I'm being picky but that's probably because her tumble is so fresh in my mind.
I'll be poking around eBay and etsy for ideas for sure today - she did tweak my shoulder and neck yesterday so I'm slow moving today. Good day for gathering ideas.
Sewnoma, if you're still reading this, I'd love to see the one you liked!
Holly H, what you describe is part of why I try to carry smaller bags. It's like a purse, the bigger it is, the more stuff I cram in it.
Rodney - yes, this is one place where it's possible that on a strictly materials basis that fabric might be cheaper than building with wood just because of the cost of hardware. Plus, I find that a bag bumping against my hip is easier to manage than something solid. I'll post what I manage to come up with, even if it means necromancering the thread.
#14
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I find carrying my FW in its original box too heavy for me. This is what I use:
http://www.221parts.com/bag1.html
Love it!
http://www.221parts.com/bag1.html
Love it!
#15
I usually carry my FW in her case, but recently bought a Janome Jem 720 for classes and workshops. I'm thinking that FW case might work for it, too. Hmm. Will have to compare measurements for it. My big Janome goes into a wheely bag I got from Harbor Freight a year ago after reading about it on this board.
#16
The pattern is "Featherweight case covers for the 221 by Jean Meier, but here is a link to someone who took that pattern and modified it (http://maggiemayquilts.blogspot.com/...herweight.html). The gal has a photo of the pattern. I like her modifications.
#17
- At the CraftyHipster web site under the name “Sew a Singer Featherweight Tote” is a pattern for a Featherweight cover and tote combination. If I made this I would put the straps all the way under the tote and use a padded material or a quilt. I do not think there is a charge for this pattern.
#18
I had a hard case for mine, but my cat kept clawing it. So, I bought another one and kept the cat away, but somehow he found it again. Finally my husband got me one just like this from an ad in a quilt magazine, but mine is black and says Featherweight on the side in white. My machine loves it and so do I, and the cat doesn't. I have been using it for years and it is great and still looks brand new. I like the soft corners. Mine holds the foot/cord, a surge protector and a long extension cord and the machine. There would be enough room for attachments also. I use it when I take classes and on vacation. I don't think I would trust one of the homemade tote bags.
Why wouldn't you trust a home made tote? With appropriate seams and straps that go around the bottom, I'd be comfortable with that. I've seen the quality of several commercially made bags and don't trust a lot of them as a result.
The pattern is "Featherweight case covers for the 221 by Jean Meier, but here is a link to someone who took that pattern and modified it (http://maggiemayquilts.blogspot.com/...herweight.html). The gal has a photo of the pattern. I like her modifications.
I'm really loving this one:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/2163829...r-your-vintage
- At the CraftyHipster web site under the name “Sew a Singer Featherweight Tote” is a pattern for a Featherweight cover and tote combination. If I made this I would put the straps all the way under the tote and use a padded material or a quilt. I do not think there is a charge for this pattern.
#19
They fit in a hard hanging file box too. I have a spare box I keep just for my FW if I need to store it/take it somewhere. The original case for mine looks nice, but makes my eyes water.
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#20
I love that! Most of the file boxes I have here are half sized but I'll take a peek the next time I'm in town! Have you tried Dave McCallum's light bulb trick to get rid of the smell in the case?
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