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I also bought a Gem Platinum for classes. I've taken all kinds of classes with it and have had no problems. I made a patchwork cover that fits over the hard cover to hold all the accessories, manuel, class book, rulers, etc. I just pick it up and go! It's been great.
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Originally Posted by FranW
(Post 5385759)
I also bought a Jem just for classes. It has been a lifesaver!
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Go online and look at Target. They havel wheeled carts (laundry, grocery, etc.,) is all sorts of configuations. You might find one that will load and then slide into your car. I use this type of cart every time I have to carry my machine and supplies to class.
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A Singer Featherweight would solve your problem. Mine is a delight -- easy to tote, a joy to use, and a real conversation piece in classes if there are students who have never seen one. Just another reason to own one of these fabulous machines.
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How about a small aluiminum ( spelled wrong ) ramp. We bought a set to put my MIL's electric wheeler chair in the back of my Ford Excape or my husbands truck. They fold in half and are very light weight. But it would be cheaper to use a board.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 5385890)
I have a lighter machine for classes and I have the cart with wheels that it fits into. I strap my rolling case onto the back seat. It isn't very far to the ground from the seat and it has a pull up handle to wheel into class. I still have a little lifting but not too bad. I don't know how to eliminate all the lifting unless you can bribe an able bodied youngster that could help unload and load at class.
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I would suggest a neighbor/teenager at home to help and talk to the LQS owner, if an employee would be available to help. You can NOT be the only one with this problem, as so many of us of 'older'........but an inexpensive cart is a good idea.....perhaps you could even find something at a local thrift store !!!!
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If I was going to do classes, I'd have to buy a lightweight machine. My old kenmore is in a cabinet, and weighs a ton!
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I use my Featherweight for classes and retreats - unless the class or projects require a machine with more advanced features.
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I bought a Brother SQ9050 at WalMart for $200. It is lightweight and even does FMQ reasonably well. Speed adjustments, on off with no foot pedal and lots of stitches. I'm not thrilled with the walking foot but if you use low speed it works fine. 11pounds too I think, I have it in a rolling cart and it's not too heavy for me to lift into the car.
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