Need sewing class tools advise
#12
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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Wow, some of you take so much stuff. I bring to class what is usually listed on the paperwork for the class.
Usually it is just a ruler (with my name on masking tape on it!)
My rotary cutter (also named)
A small cutting mat
The required yardage of fabric, thread, pen or pencil and paper and my sewing machine. Most importantly I make sure to remember the power cord and foot pedal for my machine! I like to travel as minimalist as possible and have never had to borrow anything from someone else at a class.
Usually it is just a ruler (with my name on masking tape on it!)
My rotary cutter (also named)
A small cutting mat
The required yardage of fabric, thread, pen or pencil and paper and my sewing machine. Most importantly I make sure to remember the power cord and foot pedal for my machine! I like to travel as minimalist as possible and have never had to borrow anything from someone else at a class.
#13
Can also take a scrap of fabric you enjoy and cut it into 1/2 inch tie a strip or tape on everything, then all your goodies match and are easy to reclaim if they wonder to a different table. I'd leave the expensive scissors at home, no use in tempting fate :)
#14
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 110
It does seem we take a lot! But really most of those things are quite small and don't take up much room. One reason I take "extra" things is that I have been to classes where the teacher forgot to list something we needed - neutral thread, ruler, etc and we all had to make do or buy it. Just got back from Des Moines quilt show where two of the three teachers I took classes from forgot to put some small thing on the list. It was an honest mistake, but happened nonetheless. Fortunately, I had it - yea!
#15
I have a rolling bag for my machine, and a really cool tote made for quilters for my Stuff. One thing I keep packed is a mouse pad. I found that my foot pedal slides on linoleum floors so I set it on the mouse pad.
How many of you take your Real machine with you? I haven't been to a class or 'sit n sew' for a few years. The last couple of sit 'n sews I attended, however, I had just bought a featherweight and brought that because it is so much lighter than my bernina. My sister-in-law, who lives in SF takes her all the time and I thought that was a grand idea. The reaction from the quiltie ladies in my neck of the woods overwhelmed me a bit (I can be a bit on the shy side), and I'm hesitant to do that again, even though I am 'ready' to attend the monday morning sessions again.
Does anyone here use a "traveling" machine, instead of their heavyweight ones?
How many of you take your Real machine with you? I haven't been to a class or 'sit n sew' for a few years. The last couple of sit 'n sews I attended, however, I had just bought a featherweight and brought that because it is so much lighter than my bernina. My sister-in-law, who lives in SF takes her all the time and I thought that was a grand idea. The reaction from the quiltie ladies in my neck of the woods overwhelmed me a bit (I can be a bit on the shy side), and I'm hesitant to do that again, even though I am 'ready' to attend the monday morning sessions again.
Does anyone here use a "traveling" machine, instead of their heavyweight ones?
#16
i took a class -- made a fancy, lotsa pockets tote bag that i can now pack the bare essentials medium-sized folding cut and press [book type], my fav ruler and rotary, the foot pedal and cords, a spray bottle of water, my mini iron, pin tins, patterns, fabrics and whatever else i'm supposed to bring [cookies]
#17
Originally Posted by sewTinker
I have a rolling bag for my machine, and a really cool tote made for quilters for my Stuff. One thing I keep packed is a mouse pad. I found that my foot pedal slides on linoleum floors so I set it on the mouse pad.
How many of you take your Real machine with you? I haven't been to a class or 'sit n sew' for a few years. The last couple of sit 'n sews I attended, however, I had just bought a featherweight and brought that because it is so much lighter than my bernina. My sister-in-law, who lives in SF takes her all the time and I thought that was a grand idea. The reaction from the quiltie ladies in my neck of the woods overwhelmed me a bit (I can be a bit on the shy side), and I'm hesitant to do that again, even though I am 'ready' to attend the monday morning sessions again.
Does anyone here use a "traveling" machine, instead of their heavyweight ones?
How many of you take your Real machine with you? I haven't been to a class or 'sit n sew' for a few years. The last couple of sit 'n sews I attended, however, I had just bought a featherweight and brought that because it is so much lighter than my bernina. My sister-in-law, who lives in SF takes her all the time and I thought that was a grand idea. The reaction from the quiltie ladies in my neck of the woods overwhelmed me a bit (I can be a bit on the shy side), and I'm hesitant to do that again, even though I am 'ready' to attend the monday morning sessions again.
Does anyone here use a "traveling" machine, instead of their heavyweight ones?
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