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Darcy Ashton 10-24-2019 05:45 AM

Making a Quilted Case for my Featherweight Case
 
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I've been taking my featherweight with me to my weekly "Patches" group sew-ins but I'm worried that my featherweight case will take damage from being packed up and dragged around weekly. Has anyone ever made a quilted cover for your featherweight case? Sounds redundant, but I think I need to make one. I'd love to see pictures.
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Tartan 10-24-2019 07:00 AM

My case is still in the refinishing stage. There are patterns on the net for cloth bag and also replacement cases. I just take mine in my little rolling luggage case without the case. I did make a quilted cover for the fold up part to protect it. There are patterns for the protective sleeve as well but I just winged mine and used FMQ practice pieces. Sweet little machine in her table!

RonieM 10-24-2019 07:12 AM

Sorry, I don't have a picture - but yes, I made bags for all of my featherweights. The cases are made of wood and are so old, that I just don't trust them. My step-mom picked one of hers up by the handle and the bottom fell out of it. Thankfully it was only only a few inches off the ground when it fell apart.

This is the link to the pattern that I used: https://singer-featherweight.com/col...nt=18332802563

I modified it slightly - I made it so the top and bottom are zipped together. I also did not put the hole in the top for the handle.

juliasb 10-24-2019 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by RonieM (Post 8317757)
Sorry, I don't have a picture - but yes, I made bags for all of my featherweights. The cases are made of wood and are so old, that I just don't trust them. My step-mom picked one of hers up by the handle and the bottom fell out of it. Thankfully it was only only a few inches off the ground when it fell apart.

This is the link to the pattern that I used: https://singer-featherweight.com/col...nt=18332802563

I modified it slightly - I made it so the top and bottom are zipped together. I also did not put the hole in the top for the handle.

This is a pattern I too will consider for my 221.

QuiltingLawyer 10-24-2019 07:29 AM

I have a carry-on suitcase that I use for my FW. My husband modified it by adding pick and pluck foam so there is a cut-out for the machine to sit in. Then there is a cut out for my box of notions and rulers. Everything goes in there and doesn't move or wiggle. It is a hard sided suitcase so I would have no problem checking it on a plane and wouldn't worry about any damage. TSA might wonder what that's all about but it works for me. I will try to remember to take a picture when I get home.

Darcy Ashton 10-24-2019 09:20 AM


This is the link to the pattern that I used: https://singer-featherweight.com/col...nt=18332802563
Thanks for the link, that looks like a great pattern. My case is actually in great shape, I want to keep it that way :-)

Darcy Ashton 10-24-2019 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltingLawyer (Post 8317772)
I have a carry-on suitcase that I use for my FW.

That also sounds like a great solution. I'd love to see pictures when convenient.

Barb in Louisiana 10-24-2019 09:27 AM

I have not made a case for mine. It occurs to me that you could use something similar to the casserole dish patterns so that you could use it as both your carrying/safety function and then as a mat with the gadget holder down the front of the table. That would make it multi-functional.

osewme 10-24-2019 09:31 AM

Here's a you tube tutorial that I found online that you might like. And the second one is a written turorial. And welcome to the Quilting Board.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ucDCkIqju4

https://www.sylviasstitches.com/2016...case-tote.html

Darcy Ashton 10-24-2019 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by osewme (Post 8317825)
Here's a you tube tutorial that I found online that you might like. And the second one is a written turorial. And welcome to the Quilting Board.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ucDCkIqju4

https://www.sylviasstitches.com/2016...case-tote.html

thank you! l like this one very much.

Aurora 10-25-2019 03:51 AM

Here's one I plan to alter to fit my 301A it is an Etsy pattern: singer featherweight sewing machine tote and workstation https://sewmodernbags.com/singer-fea...d-workstation/

BonnieJP 10-25-2019 04:05 AM

I bought a small suitcase on wheels at Wallmart for about $30. It's a perfect fit for my featherweight and miscellaneous notions when traveling.

Rosasta0 10-25-2019 07:19 AM

I also made the one from the Featherweight Shop - purchased pattern. Then I saw the one that "osewme" is talking about and made that for my 2nd Featherweight - I prefer the one that "osewme" linked love it in fact!

pal 10-25-2019 09:25 AM

Harbor Freight stores have a good selection of canvas carrying cases for tools. I bought one for my Featherweight to take to classes. Might be worth a try for you.

Cheryl7758 10-25-2019 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by osewme (Post 8317825)
Here's a you tube tutorial that I found online that you might like. And the second one is a written turorial. And welcome to the Quilting Board.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ucDCkIqju4

https://www.sylviasstitches.com/2016...case-tote.html


I used this youtube video to make one for mine - great to use her design because it will fit your case exactly - did mine for my white FW.

ppquilter 10-26-2019 03:11 AM

Nice idea! Thanks for the links!

Darcy Ashton 10-27-2019 06:14 AM

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This is not the best picture, but what this is, is a tiny "doorstop" that I made for the screw that bumps the flap that folds up on my featherweight. This is small pieces of wool that I gathered around the base of the screw and secured with thread. The screw still functions normally, it just does not scratch the finish on the flap anymore.


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