Originally Posted by
tessagin
I agree. You can visit the different shops and take photos for ideas when you get back. If you really feel the need just buy a little beginner at Walmart for less than a $100.00 that you can fit in your carryon.
I bought the little 5pound Janome 124 for $50 and really do not enjoy sewing on it. I'd like to give it away. The only thing this is good for, IMHO, is for someone who has no other machine, to use for emergency repair work.
Our family goes on a 4 day camping trip every year. My daughter asked if I was taking my sewing machine along. I said, "Of course." I thought she had a small job for me. No, she just wanted to laugh at me for bringing my sewing machine camping. I did sew a few times though. (on my Featherweight)