Fabricgator

Hi. I’m interested in knowing what people who have the Tutto trolley for their machines think of the bag. What do you like and/or dislike? Is it worth the money? Why should I buy a Tutto bag for my machine? Are there other brands you would recommend?

I have a Bernina 475QE, and hate the Bernina trolley that came with it. It’s clunky and big and hard to navigate.

Thanks!

patricej

i've had mine so long that i can't even remember how many years ago i bought it.

the handle is long enough that i can stand up straight when i'm using it. (i'm nearly six feet tall, so i usually have to bend over to use carts, etc.) sooooo much easier on my back.
the handle is on the end of the trolley, which has zero-turn wheels and handles at each. those are game-changer. i can haul it through even narrow doorways.
it folds up for storage so takes less space than other trolleys.

i'm glad i got mine, but i know they are pricey, that's for sure. it's more like an investment than a regular purchase.

no ... i don't work for them. cross my heart. lol

KalamaQuilts

Love mine, think it's the middle size. I carry a small machine in it, (singer 404, and now Eversewn Sparrow) which leaves room for a few rulers, small iron, table light and zip lock of basic tools.
Got it at 50% off Joann's online.

#1, how often will you be using it. A more furgal one might work ine if you only go a time or two a year. I mean, you pack them in and out, not use them continually.

One of the wheels broke, ordered a new set from dealer, no biggie. Not sure if you could do that with off brand.
I like that the frame is strong enough to lift it in and out of the car, good hand holds.
That the puller arm is strong
that i'ts LIME and the fabric is heavy duty canvas
I've never stored mine, it's always teady to go with dedicated tools, but it folds down small if you do.
I find the extra pockets superfluous to need, but I only carry basics, not everything I own. I prefer to put everything in by the machine. My sewing is kitted up ready and sometimes fits in the case, sometimes carried under my arm.
Maxium weight is about 30 pounds total for lifting. You could Really ramp that up with a big machine and tons of tools and food and laptop and on and on.
Up to us to make our tools work the way we need them to.

cashs_mom

I have 2 Tuttos and really like them. I like the features that PatriceJ mentions especially. I have a narrow hallway to get out the back door. My Bernina tote is hard to get thru it, but the Tutto goes right thru.

The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of padding. My Bernina tote has much more padding. I fixed that by buying some foam and covering it with fabric so now I have padding for my machines.

Onebyone

I have the small size for my featherweight. It is the best trolly bag I have used.

petthefabric

Had a Tutto for my Bernina 850-BIG machine. It got loaded so heavy took 2 people to lift it into car.
As to padding; the quilting project was the padding. It could use more padding in bottom-more fabric; I always need another spot to store stash.
Narrow profile when pulling is nice.
Rolls on 4 wheels, not tilted on 2. Less likely to tip on unlevel terrain. And less likely to break wheel.

ElaineCovid

I do not personally have a Tutto but I have admired them a lot. The only drawback I can see is the small wheels - I live in the country and some of the local quilt shops are also rural based... the little wheels (regardless of brand) do not do well on gravel lots/driveways... because of that, I use a rolling duffle bag - it has handles for lifting, it's meant to roll across any surface. They do lack padding, not sure if that is important to you.

FOR EVERYONE - for safety of you and your machine, please use the seatbelt to lock it in place. It can be a lethal projectile in case of accident. If you put yours in the trunk, it's good to secure somehow to protect the machine itself. If you use a hatchback style, be sure to anchor/secure somehow so it doesn't come crashing forward.... it sounds alarmist, but I have a friend who almost had a fatal injury from something that seemed harmless that became airborne in an accident.

quiltedsunshine

They are terrible for the Bernina machines. The top frame is too rigid, and when you try to put the machine in from the top, it can break the stitch length and width knobs off.

Onebyone

How do you get a machine in one from the top? My Featherweight will not fit through the top of the Tutto that holds it perfectly. Has to be put in from the side. I guess if I used one too large for the machine it would go through the top.

cashs_mom

I've never put any machine in mine from the top. It's too narrow a space for any machine. Plus it's much easier to get it in and out from the front. I use my small one for my featherweight and the large one for my Bernina's and my Juki