Do you have a wheeled case?
 

Have a look at the Baby Lock case that fits their overlockers. It is the largest one I have seen.

I know a lady who uses a cooler on wheels from
Walmart...especially when she flies with her machine. Works for her.

Now that's an interesting idea. Do you know how she secures her machine inside?

I have a wheeled cart and my BLP just fits into it. I had the case for years for my Elna. I too would love a Tutto, but like you not in my budget. I have read of the coolers used for small machines.

Yes the Tuttos are $ but sooooo good. Watch Joanns.com for deals. I got mine when it wasnt on sale and used 50% coupon. I have the janome 6600 and bought the large Tutto. Tutto.com has a sizing chart to determine which size for your machine. Think about what machine you may get in the future and get a tutto for that.

I strongly recommend a tutto, save up and invest.

I paid around $175 for my wheeled case for my Janome 9700 "thinking" that I would lug that monster to classes.
Silly me....I have yet to attend a class and have since purchased a much smaller class sized machine to take for "when" I do get to attend a class. I store fabric in my rolling case.

I guess that I was over enthusiastic about buying that roller case. (6 years ago). I love the
Tutto Ones. But I am not in the market. The cooler is an interesting idea.

Sandy

I have a mid-size Tutto that I bought several years back for my Bernina 1030 - I love it.
It stays in my car (now with a Jem Gold in it) ready to transport for workshops, classes etc.
Snipforfun's suggestion is a good one - wait for a Joann's coupon to get one when it's not on sale.
There's a new mini Tutto out now for c. $50 - I'm still looking to find it discounted somewhere.

Well, it sounds like I need to start saving for a Tutto. I looked at JoAnn online and they seem to only have the medium size and I really think I need the large. Question - I often see the Tutto booth at shows ~ are the show prices reasonable?

I have a wheeled mechanic's cart that I bought at Home Depot for $40, they are also available at Loews. You would need to make sure it's wide enough for your machine, anything from HD is easily returned. May in Jersey

I have Tutto cases for both my Bernina machines and love them. They are expensive but I purchased the first one from JoAnn's with a 50% online coupon several years ago. I purchased the second case the past year for my Bernina 830 and found it through Shoppers Rule online. There are other dealers on the internet that sell them for less than the shops. Love the way they roll.

mltquilt

I looked at the tutto cases at a show and I think the case for my featherweight was 130? I can't quite remember. I ended up getting a closeout on a case at a random awesome quilt shop in Montana I went to while travelling for 25 bucks!!!!!!!! The tuttos have nice padding though. I liked them very much.

I have a wheeled case, but no special name. I love it for when I take a class and for taking with me when we travel to my Mom's. My friend uses a hard cover suitcase on wheels. My suggestion is to be sure to get one big enough so you can pack "stuff" in it besides just the machine. I will have to check out Tutto to see if I am missing something. :-)

I found a case at maybe Michaels'??? where it is meant for scrapbooking - a very sturdy one - huge and has oodles of pockets and it carries all my supplies I need to go to a class. My Quantum Futura fits right into it perfect- of course you want to haul two of them - but this one I got from a craft shop has held up under much duration and wheels easily - it is so padded, it does not allow the machine to "roll" around to get damaged or dented by bumping into things as you roll on by things that may be sticking out into aisles etc. Just an idea - plus the big pocket is big enough to put a full backing fabric in and the rest goes neatly over the top of my machine in the case.

i use my wheeled suitcase - but only from home to guild... not for flying.

I have the large tote by Marie Osmond. It's GREAT, but when you get it loaded it is really heavy!!

I actually use a scrap booking case I found on sale. The interior fits all my machines. There was a divider that was velcroed in that I removed. I had to buy it when visited my Daughter in SouthDakota. I bought so much fabric, I had to have something to bring it home in!

What a great idea. I have one of the quilted ones for my Husqvarna but need another for my serger. I have a small cooler just the right size but would never have thought of that:)

I have a 6500 and use a hemline. It is holding up. What I don't like is that the wheels do not swivel. I agree, look outside of the box. My DD uses a cooler too.

I have a hemline and I love it. It is very sturdy and my machine is very secure inside. I found it on line and it was quite inexpensive. I had a hard time finding a tote that was large enough for my Viking Sapphire, and this was perfect. Have had no issues with the wheels.

I bought a deluxe hemline. Got it on sale at JoAnn's online, wasn't availabe instore. I think it was $69.99. It is well padded, has velcro strap inside for securing machine as well as an attached padded blanket inside. Lots of pockets inside and out. Telescoping handle that locks and top and side handles. It works very well and I am very satisfied. The Tutto was too high for me, and it was large enough for my Viking 875. Be sure to check your measurements. The one they have on sale instore was not large enough.

I have a rolling case and love it. I got mine through Nancy's Notions when there was a sale. It is large enough to pack my machine as well as a chair cushion, etc. in it. It also came with a matching totebag which I put all my other goodies in when I am going to class.

I bought this when it was 1/2 off at JoAnns - http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd46468 and I use it for my Janome 6600

I bought a trolley shopping bag and discarded the nasty bag. Then I made a nice zippered case which is padded and has a variety of pockets to fit on the trolley. It works quite well. The trolly does not fold, but it fits snugly in front of the passenger seat so the machine travels like a queen. I can even fit some fabrics, notions, and my iron into the case. Reading about all the features of other cases, I see I need to add a safety belt on the inside to strap in the machine, but it only goes to and from class for now, so maybe it is not really necessary.

I have 3 wheeled cases. They each have a machine in them. It's all ready if I want to take one of them to a class and keeps them clean and out of my way with all their accessories in with the machines. I don't have the space to have them all set up at once, but sure wish I did !!!

Going to keep reading this post. Very interested in topic. Bought a new machine and will need to tote to classes.

I do but it was one from Hancocks and hasn't held up very well. I need a new one.

Just be sure the wheeled case has a separate handle on the case itself. I found a great bargain on a wheeled sewing machine case but it is awkward/hard to lift because of no handle on the case.

I have the 3 piece Tutto studio luggage and really like it. I have used the large cart many times, but have never taken the embroidery pieces anywhere. Maybe I could have gone with a less expensive set-up.

You mentioned a very good item to remember. Chair cushion. At the last class I felt like a little kid trying to sew as the table was somewhat high with my machine on it and the folding chair too low.

I bought a thick dining room chair cushion at Walmart and it has the non slip backing. It is great for all chairs I have encountered at various workshops and classes. Cheap enough that if it gets left or dropped in the mud, no big loss and it's comfortable.

I have a large Blue Fig that fits my Pfaff Creative 4.0. I have hauled that baby to retreats and classes and the case holds up better than my back. That machine weighs a ton. I would recommend the Blue Fig.

I have a Tutto (medium size) for my Babylock Quest. It came with an extra case which could be used for a serger, or for additional supplies, like fabric, notions, etc. It works great, and I feel that it cushions and protects my machine very well. One question, Sunnie.....I always thought that the Quest and the 6500/6600 were VERY similar. I'm just wondering why you have both, and how they differ?

LOVE my Tutto. Got rid of my other case which did not fit the machine very well and was difficult to use. Worth the investment.

Save your money and get a Tutto. I have been thru several others and I finially bit the dust, saved the money and got my Tutto. love it. worth the money. Took me a year to save, but worth it. I have a Janome 6600 and it fits snuggly into the large Tutto. it is a heavy machine, but the Tutto makes it so easy to move around. The old one was like pulling a ton weight.

I don't know what I have, but bought it at Overstocked.com....which I think is called something else now. I got it about two years ago for my Pfaff Expression 2. I had bought a wheeled case at Hancock's, but it was not large enough for my machine. I love this case, and it has gone to many workshops and classes with me. I have not taken it on an airplane though, so I can't speak to that. I just bought it, based on its size. I looked for a name on it, but I don't see one. Guess I don't know where to look...

I think this is the one I got. http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...?sec_iid=40420

Dina

When my DH bought my Bernina it came with a travel case on wheel's which is a wonderful addition as the machine is so darn heavy!

I would check ebay and Craigslist too. You may get a great buy on a used one that's in very good condition.