Does anyone have a sewing machine tote with wheels
 

I have had one for several years that I got at Joann's. The last time I used it the wheels broke off of it.
I have been looking for one, but wow, they are much more expensive than the one I got at Joanns.if you gave one, can you tell me where you purchased it.

I have one that I bought on Craigslist for $15. It is the same one being sold at Joanns for $80 now. You should check your local CL for one, you might get lucky, too. She just wanted to get rid of it since she didn't sew anymore.

I got mine at Hancock on sale for $50 (ish).

I have a Hemline set that I got at Joann online with a half off coupon, but it's for my large machine which I now leave at home. I'm looking for a smaller one too. My friend has one she got at Joann and it came with these separate canvas folders that are awesome. They haven't had it lately, but if you can find one, it's a pretty cool case.

I have one. Too bad you don't live closer, I'd sell you mine for cheap. I don't ever use it.
I just bought a wheelie cart to take my machine - and all of my loot - at one time in to my sewing groups. http://www.harborfreight.com/materia...cart-5107.html
I picked it up on sale - like it is now - and used a 20% off coupon and was able to score it for $33 including tax. I love, love love my cart... but then I have a mini van so I can just put it in the back.
Before I got my cart, I felt like a pack mule. I'd have my wheelie case for my machine, with stuff hanging off of that and I'd have bags and rulers and mats and ironing boards and.. yes, it would take me at least two trips to go in to my sewing days - but to use that cart, you'd have to have a way to haul it in your car. It's small enough I bet it would fit in a back seat or trunk though.

Two members of our guild have this type of hauling... http://www.harborfreight.com/24-x-36...uck-68894.html
It folds flat so it can be put behind your seats or whereever in your car. I have read that the rubber mat on it does not hold up well but if you are only using it to haul your loot, I doubt it would be put through the ringer as quickly as a moving company would :)

I've gotten two of them from Hancock Fabricks on sale for 29. Make sure though that along with the plastic pull out handle it also has strap handles to pick it up with. My first one didn't and it was really hard carrying it up stairs and eventually pulled away from frame. Now I just have to find a place to get one for my Ruby that isn't too expensive. Viking bags are out of my league. I did go a head and get the one for the embroidery arm so it would be protected but will try to get one cheaper for the machine; until then I carry it when I NEED to take it to class.

Before I started sewing I bought this to carry around supplies for my cupcake decorating party business. It would be fabulous for a sewing tote too, though. It has two parts so if you have a lot of stuff you can fit everything, but it snaps apart if you don't need all the space. http://www.midwestscrapbook.com/artb...lack-grey-red/ It was a bit on the expensive side, but it is super convenient, especial for those times when I have to carry it instead of wheeling it. The two compartments mean I can carry it separately, sparing my back the heavy lifting...

I had one from joanne's that broke on the handle so.... i took all the hardware off. It took a wee bit of doing and a good long screwdriver but it got done. Then I purchased a collapsible dolly with a bottom and telescoping handles. It was the kind one used to have to carry luggage that did not have wheels. That and buggy cords fixed the problem. Now my bag can go where I go.

Sorry...that was meant to be "bungey cords"

My last ad from Joanns had a 50% off coupon. I think it is good for another week or so. That would bring down the cost for you. If your not on their mailing list it is worth it. They have 40% and 50% coupons all the time.

I have one that my DH bought for me for Christmas several years ago at my LQS. It's a Tuto brand and it is very strong. In fact, it can be used to sit on, if necessary (say, when traveling). Well worth the price.

I have a wheeled case and I absolutely hate it! Wish I had never spent the money on it. I would feel differently, I am sure, if I needed to transport my machine a great distance but I only take classes at one particular store which has ample parking right outside the door. I have a hard cover case on my machine...I carry it by it's handle out of my house and sit in on the floor of the backseat of my car. Then when I get to class, I simply pick it up and carry it inside. I take my supplies for the class in either a tote bag or a basket. No problems at all. Seriously think about your needs before you buy. If you lived closer to me, I'd just give you mine. Right now it sits in the closet full of fabric scraps and has a bunch of stuff stacked on it. In fact, on my next Goodwill run, I am tempted to get rid of it.

I agree with the Criag's List but also check out your local Goodwill or Salvation Army stores. I see them alot at our local Goodwill ... usually under $20

I picked up a Viking Husquvarna sewing machine with a hard case for $19.99 at Goodwill and it sews beautifully - haven't event taken it in for a tune-up ... so the deals can be found!!

I have an omniglide.
It is a hard-sided case, especially nice for retreat! They sell them at Joann Fabrics (online), overstock.com and several other online places.

I'd suggest the same as kateyb my latest sale flyer from JoAnn's has a bunch of 50% off coupons. I do have one but mine came as a gift for buying my Bernina machine I have a regular carrying case with straps. Then the one on roller's with the pull up handle.

Could you use roll behind luggage the right shape?

I got mine at Tuesday Morning, but it was for my featherweight, so it was a smaller one for 20 bucks...

When I bought my serger last year it came with one. I have carrying cases for my embroidery machine but they don't have wheels. Too bad. Oh well.

OK I have those Hemline ones but much prefer this soft walled ice chest one on wheels. I would second looking on craigslsit.

I dont use those big wheeled cases. My sewing room is upstairs and I would not be able to get it up and down the steps or lift it out of the car.

What I love is that I have a small folding handcart that I keep in the trunk. My machine has a hard cover, sits on a plastic tote with the supplies, I bungee it together and wheel into guild. Sometimes I will have a tote with handles that sits on top of the machine and bungee over it. Nicely contained.

I bought one of those scrapbooking cases with wheels at goodwill for $5.00. it holds my machine and lots of supplies. I also use a suitcase that has wheels. It holds my mat and supplies safely inside. So whatever you feel comfortable with will work.

About 5 years ago I got a wheeled bag at kmart in the luggage section for about $20. It has been hauled by bus to guild meetings and stood up quite well. This is probably the right time of year - back to school sales - for finding something. Tuck your machines depth and width and height measurnents and a tape measure in your purse and happy hunting. Mine was shaped like a sports bag and I added a made to measure bag that had a "handle sleeve" that accomodated everthing I wanted to haul. I added some bubble wrap in the bottom and sides and my computerized machine was a happy camper. Good luck! hope you find something that works and is not too pricey!

I bought a tool bag with wheels from Harbor Freight Tools. It cost about $20 or so. [ATTACH=CONFIG]350275[/ATTACH]
Sorry, I guess I don't know how to put pictures or websites. I'm computer challenged. Anyway, you could go to the Harbor Freight website and look at item # 3264. I have several of these to put my machines in.

I use one that was meant for scrapebooking, and love it, it is like a folding plastic crate covered in canvas....with pockets inside and out.....If my memory serves me right I bought in during the holiday time at Costco.....I think sometimes you need to think outside the box !!!!

Wow.....that is one impressive tote....would use it for sure.

Have you considered buying an inexpensive luggage cart and just putting your current bag onto that? I have a luggage cart that I've used a lot bringing stuff to classes; I just pile on the various bags and bungee them on, has never created a problem. I got mine for around $20-$25.

The first question to ask is how heavy is the machine that you are wheeling around? I know 3 ladies who had Berninas (25 lbs) and the Joann's tote broke. Seems that they are more designed for sergers or sewing machines that are 20 lbs or less. I would buy the one that my Bernina dealer sells (padded, great wheels), but the patterns are UGLY IMHO and I just can't keep hauling my Bernina up and down stairs (exhausting). So, instead, I'll just haul around my Brother to classes until I sell or trade it in for a Janome Gem Gold.

I have a Janome 6600 and I don't think it'll fit into the Joann's case. I've been meaning to go to the local Ross (discount clothing store) and check their rolling luggage to see if I can find something cheap and workable there. Might be a good place to check, if they have Ross or similar stores in your area? Sometimes I see rolling luggage at thrift stores, too. Would be fun to find a kind of retro hard-case suitcase on wheels...

One problem with not liking your wheeled case is most are not designed for sewing machines. Most rolling carts for clothes or scrapbooking offer no more protection then a cardboard box. All it took was one of my machines to have the spool spindle break off when the cart I was using turned over. It broke from the housing so not repairable. It was not an expensive machine but one I really liked to take to classes. I have the Tutto wheeled case and it's perfect. It protects the machine and rolls freely. There are several options for different weights of machine. If you have an expensive machine or a machine that is irreplaceable or just your favorite, then you why bother with totes that are not made for them? I have found several on ebay and one at an estate sale. Bernina has quality machine cases too. http://www.tuttocases.com/machineonwheels.html

I have several friends who fly with their sewing machines, and they use the rolling coolers found at Walmart for about $30.00 to tote their machines. A little heavy, but better protection for the machine. Hope this helps!

I spent so much on my machine, I spent about 125 on my tote but I've had it for 7 or 8 years, and it's been a work horse why skimp on protecting your machine...

I bought mine at Overstock.com....which I think is known by another name now, but I got it for a really good price...which I don't remember. I needed a slightly larger size than Hancock's had, but there were several choices at that site. Wish I knew its new name.

Dina

I have a couple of Tutto's for my machines. They are pricey, but very sturdy and can be used as luggage as well. My previous QS owner takes her FW with her in a Tutto and says the machine is well protected.

Nancy's Notions has them for both sewing and serger machines for $24.95. My DD bought me one from JoAnn's when it was on sale.

I use one of these that I bought at Home Depot or Loews.

I have a tutto bag and love it. Been using it for more than 8 years and it truly is as good as new. I recently bought a super cute Totes brand bag the same color (lime green) it's like 12x8x8 and has the little strap on the back the slides over the pull handle. Super Awesome! Love my tutto!!

I bought my rolling tote at Hobby Lobby about 3 years ago. It is sturdy and I have not had any problems with it.