@ audsgirl: Thanks for the great link! I'm definitely going to have to make me one of these for my FW.

I found this in a quick search of QB Tutes. I would put the strap handles all the way around the tote on the long sides of the tote.

http://craftyhipster.typepad.com/craftyhipster/sew-a-singer-featherweight-tote.html

Personally, I use a tote from when I went to a quilting camp. It doesn't have a top, but makes a great tote. Very heavy duty material and straps.

ali

Great pattern! thanks so much

my FW case came with a broken handle so I just measured and made a square carrying case with woven handles, works fine....I didn't want to give up the original case. too much histery LOL

I like the one on Crafty Hipster- looks fairly easy to make. I was confused by adding the handles on the ends- Think I'd add them on the long sides instead. I'd make one big enough to hold the whole box. Just got a FW with just the wire remaining for the handle, and put the whole thing into a old LL Bean canvas tote- much easier on the hands! I like the wheeled backpack idea. I've been using a folding wheeled luggage carrier, since I also use a cane. Now I need a third hand for holding stair railings, or maybe an assistant- preferably cute.

Forgot to mention- there are some nice new leather handles for FW cases on EBay, but at $16- $24- I'll use the tote. Before ordering check how the handle attaches on your case- some go east-west, some go north-south, so get the right one.

I just went through my closet full of stacks and stacks of quilt magazines and found this issue! I have already set out some fabrics to see what I want to use. I have not really done any real sewing on my new FW so I think this will be a great project for her maiden voyage in my household. I do think I will also make the carrier that audsgirls found as well.

My friend has a '39 FW with a horrible case. I took it apart and recovered it w/deco fabric and lots of glue. Looks great now.

Thanks for the Tut, audsgirl!