faykilgore

Since I've joined this quilting guild I have been taking my smaller machine to sewing Saturdays. I would like to purchase a rolling carrier for it, but I don't think I want any of the lines carried by my LQS. When I bought my big Bernina, it did not come with a hard cover and I feared for its safety when it needed transported. I bought it a rolling carrier. I am not impressed with the sturdiness of the telescoping handle. Any suggestions from those of you who "travel" with your machines?
Thanks!

QuiltnNan

with my new BL Destiny, I bought their hard-sided luggage... a little pricey, but it is lined with foam shaped exactly like the machine to protect the machine from any vibrations that might harm the electronics. when i went to class, two other ladies just used the destiny's cloth cover that came with the machine and rolled the machine in a fold-up wagon similar to this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/Westfield-...-Blue/34109012 ... seems pretty nifty. but i would worry about bumping the machine taking it in and out of the car, etc. and still with vibrations. many years ago, i transported a much less expensive machine in a regular rolling suitcase but had two pieces of firm-ish foam around it.

GingerK

I took my Janome Jem to a quilt retreat using a regular airline carry on. I did use the Styrofoam that came in the machine's box, to cushion the front of it. I had to laugh, because I got pulled out of line for a 'more thorough check' at security in our big airport here, and when I was coming home, the security person at the small regional airport, looked at the xray pic and said 'Wow, a sewing machine. Neat!" and sent me on my way.

faykilgore

That little wagon is amazing! The machine has a hard cover, so it will be protected, plus I can put all my other stuff around it and make one trip! Thanks!

mckwilter

I carried my Singer 221 Featherweight into WallyWorld and back to the camping section where I found a rolling Coleman cooler that my machine fit into perfectly, then bought the next larger size. The cooler has a hard plastic lining which protects my machine. It has a zippered lid with extra storage into which I put my markers, cutting tools, small rulers/squares/triangles, and zipper and mesh pockets on the outside. I purchased the next larger size so that I could put in my machine and cords, sewing mat, threads and stand, small fan and the fabrics for the class project. The next project is a tote that will sit on the cooler and will have a strap which will slide over the handle.

I also purchased a Tutto, but have never put a machine in it.

My daughter surprised me with one of these carts as an early Mother's Day present. It's great for retreats and for family outings. I like the handle on this one better because it connects to the sides of the cart rather than in the middle. And, as you can see, it folds up to about 6" thick.

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quiltin-nannie

Nancy, thanks for the link to this. My husband uses oxygen and wanted something he could put a couple tanks in to go fishing when he has a good day, along with his tackle and fishing poles. This will just fit the bill! I can use it to haul garbage bags to the road on trash day!

ManiacQuilter2

Like GingerK said, I took my DSM many times on an airliner during the 70s using a regular airline carry on. Just don't travel much with my Bernina 1530 much anymore.

Sewnoma

I have an anti-recommendation, the "Everything Mary" rolling tote from Amazon.

My DH bought it for me for Christmas, but the extending handle is not made very well and is hard to get it to retract. It feels like it'll break soon. And it was not cheap. I'm babying it along, so far it's holding up OK but I don't feel like it's very good quality.

I just checked and looks like they might not be carrying it anymore. Next time I buy one of these I will shop in PERSON and test the moving parts!

That little cart looks awesome, I think I might need one of those to live in my car! I'm always hauling stuff around, it seems...

MarLeClair

I use one of my smaller suite cases for my featherweight.

Material Witness

Sewnoma,
When my rolling case handle stops wanting to retract, I spray it with WD40. It also feels like it's close to breaking, but have used it 3-4 times a week for over ten years. Don't know if this will help your problem or not.