I always try to leave the presser foot down whenever I'm not sewing. And especially if I'm moving the machine from one place to another whether it is in a case or a cabinet. If it is a long distance move I would remove the machine from the cabinet, wrap it securely in bubble wrap and put it in a box with lots of peanuts (or scrap fabric). I would not remove the presser foot. Instead I would leave it down with a piece of fabric under it.
Last edited by mom-6; 05-21-2013 at 01:58 PM.