sewing machine case
 

Am new to this forum & quilting! Anyone have a recommendation for sewing machine cases? Should I get a rolling one or carry? Someone told me the rolling one may affect the sewing machine due to vibration. Thanks for your help!

yes, but what happens when you drop one because you loose your grip, trip, its too heavy, someone bumps into you etc

I think it depends on your machine. If you have a computerized machine, the vibration may bother it. But if you have a simpler machine that you will be carrying a rolling case is great. You will have room to put rulers, a small mat and accessories

Welcome from MI. How are you going to use the case? To & from the car, on a plane? What all do you want to carry? Just the machine, or additional items? I've never heard of vibrations caused by using a wheeled case, but I agree with the poster who mentioned accidently dropping it! A Tutto machine case is the top of the line. Very well made. I would also check with your machine dealer. Some brands have totes that are custom made for your model, which is what I have. A friend has a compact machine. She took its measurements and just purchased a hard sided wheeled suitcase.

I also have never heard the line about vibration hurting the machine. I kind of laugh at that one. How do they think machines get from the factory to the store. There are generally trucks, trains, and boats involved! I do agree that the OP needs to think about where she will be taking the machine and what she wants to take with it. My favorite "case" is actually a plastic tote that I put on a rolling cart. For a number of years I haued my machine to a sewing group every two weeks, rain or snow, carrying fabric and notions. I used the fabric to pad the machine, and the tote kept my machine out of the muck. I would have a different answer if I travelled with my machine on airplanes though.

Pam

I have 2 rolling cases. When I bought my Janome MC6600P from a LQS I bought the recommended rolling case -a large Tutto case. Figured they would not sell them if they were not good for the machines. And my other one is one I got at Joann's. It was on clearance AND they let me use a 50% off coupon, so it cost about $20.00. And it has been going strong for over 5 years ago. I use it for my FW and my small traveling machine.

Neither is built to go tumbling down a flight of stairs but there are straps in them to secure the machines from moving about. And you can pad them with cushions if you want to protect your machine more, but I don't.

What a great question. I don't take my sewing machine out of the house any more unless it is for servicing. Welcome to the board.

Sounds to me like something a salesman would say about the competitors product! From a car to a building....vibrations....damage... I don't think so. I bought two from JAF on sale...love them...

If someone's concerned about vibration from rolling....try Styrofoam on the bottom to soften the bounce.

I use a rolling bag for a vintage Singer and have plenty of room for other items in the tote. I don't worry about vibration.

Nancy

I have a carry case for a lightweight machine and I wish it was a rolling case. I pack it up with other stuff other than the machine like cutters, templates ect. I have ladies I sew with that have to get someone else to get it in and out of their car. I don't think its a good idea to take the computerized ones to classes. It seems like a big risk for an expensive machine.