How do you transport your machine when you travel?
04-20-2011, 06:21 AM
#41
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bend, Oregon
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When I bought my machine it didn't come with much of a case. Just a lid that goes over the machine. I ordered a rolling tote from Blue Fig. They specialize in sewine machine totes. They are not cheap, but I love mine.
04-20-2011, 06:34 AM
#42
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 181
Check out a Magna Cart. I can load my Bernina 440, my notions bag, cutting mats etc. and strap it all on with bungee cords and go anywhere. I had a bag similar to a Tutto, but turned a sharp corner and dumped the machine. With the Magna Cart it sits behind my seat while driving and I can lift the whole thing out of the car at once.
04-20-2011, 06:54 AM
#43
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Francisco mid-peninsula
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I bought a tutto (large size or X-large) on wheels to port my Bernina QE440 machine to classes. It steers beautifully, has multiple pockets and connectors with strap in both outside pockets so I can strap extra bags on top.
I love it as well as the machine. I also have a small inexpensive Brother 6000i that I can take to classes where I'm mostly straight stitching or zigzagging.
I love it as well as the machine. I also have a small inexpensive Brother 6000i that I can take to classes where I'm mostly straight stitching or zigzagging.
04-20-2011, 08:19 AM
#44
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Monmouth, Oregon
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I have a Tutto. One for each of my machines. They are expensive but I love mine. They have so many places to store your notions, rulers, cutters etc.
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Originally Posted by snipper74
I have a brand new Bernina 440 QE which came with a rather skimpy and inconvenient carrying case. I have shoulder problems and need something with wheels. I've tried two pricy Bernina cases and really didn't like either. I like the Tutu (sp) but it costs even more. What do you use? Suggestions please.
04-20-2011, 09:01 AM
#46
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 487
I bought a case at Hancocks for a great price. my Bernina 440E fits fine but I learned on my first use that my Bernina needs to stay at home. I will take my Brother which is much lighter or buy something for travel if I start doing that. the quality of the Bernina construction shows when you get my age and can hardly lift it.
04-20-2011, 09:48 AM
#47
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Pawnee, Ok.
Posts: 420
I agree with you there, the machine is real heavy, It's all I can do to lift it into the car let alone carry it into the shop. I have been using the case that came with it, but you have to carry it, I need someting that rolls. Everbody here sure have gave me some ideas
Originally Posted by Aunt Bea
I bought a case at Hancocks for a great price. my Bernina 440E fits fine but I learned on my first use that my Bernina needs to stay at home. I will take my Brother which is much lighter or buy something for travel if I start doing that. the quality of the Bernina construction shows when you get my age and can hardly lift it.
04-20-2011, 10:54 AM
#48
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 727
I bought the Tutto XL Monster Machine on Wheels for my Janome 11000SE and the 7700. It's excellent for larger machines because it has so much room in it, however I am trying to sell it, since I decided it was easier to take a smaller machine to class.
No takers on Ebay so far though. Oh well.
No takers on Ebay so far though. Oh well.
04-20-2011, 12:47 PM
#50
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Louisiana
Posts: 459
I have one of the sewing machine cases from Joann's. If I am just going across town, I slip my older Bernina in it without the hard case. I have room to put my foot and other notions in it, too. It is a little heavy, but rolls nicely.
Sometimes I take my FW instead, packed in its case and put it on a luggage cart.
Sometimes I take my FW instead, packed in its case and put it on a luggage cart.
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