...We bought an Elna Lotus for our daughter...long ago...a super machine...told her not to get rid of it...any idea of what it maybe worth?


I have a Jem Gold, but have never traveled by air with it...have used it when sewing with a group...love it.

When I go home to visit I have taken several light weight machines with me to give to different people. There are no airline restrictions.. the agents just look it over manually and I take it as regular carryon luggage, I usually carry the brother machines that they sell at Walmart. I leave them at home so that I have something to sew on when I go back home. I also pack material around the sides for insulation. Never check your machine in at the counter .. it will probably be thrown around. As someone said before ,scissors and rotary cutters should be put in check luggage.By the way Sears sell the Kenmore mini usually blue in color and that sews really well to.

Featherweight fits perfectly under the airplane seat. I took mine to Hawaii

I am glad many are mentioning the adapter for the electrical outlet because you may be needing that. My suggestion is ask a friend of your mother's to borrow a machine from a fellow quilter there. I am sure your mother has spoken to many of her friends about the beautiful work you must do. Surely, they would not mind loaning a machine out.

Most people seem to like featherweights

The Janome Gem is excellent for travel and I've had one for years. Last year I bought a Babylock Sophia which is about the same size and weight. It comes with an embroidery attachment that is also light and the new ones have a built-in USB area so you just need a thumbstick and you can be embroidering. It is a wonderful little machine and I recommend it highly. Leanne

I have a Babylock 9 that I use for travel. It has worked just fine for the 2 1/2 years I've been packing it for away from home sewing.

Be sure you buy adaptors for the voltage change in other countries - they are not very expensive & usually provide several different plug-ins in one package for various electrical differences abroad. Good luck.
Jan

I agree here. I think it would be better i you can find someone to borrow a sewing machine from. After all, even a light weight sewing machine weighs 10 pounds or more. I'm sure your mom's friends or neighbors wouldn't mind leanding you a sewing machine, seeing that they know why you are going over there.

I hope your mom gets better. I have a Bernina Bernette 46 and I absolutely LOVE it!! Very light and sews beautifully.

Baby Lock Grace, A workhorse that only weighs 17 pounds.