I have a rather inexpensive Brother that is my tag-a-long machine. I don't worry about it being damaged. I take mine almost weekly to a sit-n-sew at our LQS. The LQS has a small classroom, but it is laid out well, and the cords are out of the way. When I go to my guild sit and sew or retreat, again, we are mindful of the cords and safety. Many of my friends have expensive machines, and they do have the well made totes for them. I actually have one of the "Land's End" type tote that I got at AC Moore that my Brother travels in.