i'm going to get this collapsible shelf/cart.
it's the right height for shifting my machine from table to cart and then cart to car.
since it folds up i can put it into the car to reverse the process when i get where i'm going. :-)

I buckle my machine into the front seat of my truck. It is the perfect height. The roller bag goes in the back to use when I get to class. Our LQS closed and I only take my machine in for service to their sister store.

DH also helps load it into the truck as needed if he is home and driving me to the LQS.

Love the advice to get a Featherweight. I injured my back trying to help a friend get her machine out of her car. No reason to carry all the bells and whistles to a sewing meeting.

When I worked at a quilt shop, the employees were more than happy to help get machines out of the car and up (or down) the stairs. Couldn't hurt to ask.

Board for ramp
 

I have the same problem as you. My friend suggested getting a board that isn' t too heavy but sturdy enough to roll my sewing case down. I have an Expedition n the board I used was long enough to make a ramp not too steep n wide enough for my wheels to fit on it. It worked great but you do have to hang on to your machine when you roll it down so it doesn't get away from you. I have now been just putting my cords n other miscellaneous items I need in my case n just carry my machine in. I had to get a lighter machine too n this is working the best for me right now. Good luck! Maybe someone else will come up with another solution.

Fritzy

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I bought this cart. It collapses and holds over 300 pounds.

aashley333 This is the same cart we use at the quilt shop where I work. It works great and gives you room for ALL your sewing stuff. As for asking the shop employees to help with your machine, please note the age of those employees. All the employees where I work are over 65 and many have health related issues including back. We do not assist with machines for this reason. Not that we don't want to help, it just isn't feasible.

In my sewing group we have a couple of ladies with physical issues. I am one of the younger/flexible ones and often help particularly one person get her machine in/out of the car, and once inside on to her desk spot.

I bought a lightweight machine and rolling case for myself because I'm not all that young and flexible myself, just in comparison.

Did a little looking and your machine is a couple pounds heavier than mine, but still under 20 pounds. My wheeled bag is only about 5 pounds. You said packed the bag was about 35 pounds -- does that include your project too??

I'd suggest putting your other things in another wheeled tote or bag(s) that you can take out separately. Either put the bag on top of your wheeled case once the handle is pulled out, or trundle along with two cases either.

I assume you have a sedan and not an SUV. Putting it in the trunk can be difficult. I suggest you put it on the floor behind the passenger seat. That will be easier than lifting it in and out of the trunk. If you don't have a rolling bag I suggest you purchase one. Put the bag in the car and when you take the machine out put it in the rolling bag.

If it's in your budget, I would have another machine which you could leave in your car. I have a featherweight machine that I use for taking along with me.