Originally Posted by
Steady Stiching
Well if you have the room to set up a machine I say go for it.
You can buy a dc to ac converter for about 35-50 dollars that plugs into the cigarett lighter. My son brought a small tv with a plug for a road trip. I don't see why it wouldn't power a simple machine.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ac%2Caps%2C249
I would NOT recommend this. A TV requires very little power, so as long as the car engine is running it would be fine. A sewing machine has a motor which takes a great deal more power. Your car's alternator may not keep up with charging the battery even though the engine is running. My DH would be very unhappy with me if the car wouldn't start after stopping for fuel! Not to mention the dangers others have mentioned. I've done a lot of hand sewing while traveling. As a teenager we took long traveling vacations. I embroidered and Mom crocheted. On one trip we finished embroidered 2 sets of pillowcases and she crocheted edging on them. Now I always have embroidery, crochet, or hand quilting to take on long trips.