Sewing with a machine in a vehicle
#1
Sewing with a machine in a vehicle
O.k., you can pick yourself up off the floor from laughing so hard. But if we travel from IL to TX I would really like to sew some small projects or quilt some blocks. I have looked up mini machines and battery powered ones, but is this dream a possibility?
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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There was a lady trucker that used to sew when she was traveling - it was on "Simply Quilts". I think she sewed when her husband drove, but maybe it was just at night in the area behind the cabin. Can't imagine sewing in a car - but then again I get car sick too.
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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What happens when you hit a bump?
Or your husband hits the brakes?
I think I would plan on making hexies ... now that's a real possibility and would while the miles away for you, if you feel you will be so bored!
Or your husband hits the brakes?
I think I would plan on making hexies ... now that's a real possibility and would while the miles away for you, if you feel you will be so bored!
#9
I have a hard enough time with the scant 1/4" seam and matching points just sewing at my desk, I dont think i would be happy with the results of sewing while on a sometimes bumpy ride. LOL
My concern would be riding down the highway with a sewing machine in your lap, what happens if God forbid you're in an accident and the airbags go off? The force of the airbag hitting the machine and slamming it into you could really do some damage to you, or the machine could go airborne and hurt the driver or a backseat passenger.
My concern would be riding down the highway with a sewing machine in your lap, what happens if God forbid you're in an accident and the airbags go off? The force of the airbag hitting the machine and slamming it into you could really do some damage to you, or the machine could go airborne and hurt the driver or a backseat passenger.
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