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Tips for traveling on an airplane with a sewing machine.

LindaLanglois | Posted in General Sewing Info on

I will be traveling in July with my sewing machine and sewing materials.  Does anyone have any ideas for how to pack, whether to carry on or check the machine.  I think I will be taking my Brother embroidery machine versus my Bernina because it is a lot lighter.  I would love to take both machines, but how much abuse will the machines take in the hold of the airplane?

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  1. Pattiann42 | | #1

    Traveling with Sewing Machine

    Check.  Too heavy to lift into the overhead compartment.

    1. HelgaPataki | | #2

      not plane but train

      I moved cross country by train and packed my sewing machine for the main cargo so it didnt travel with the passengers.  I sandwiched my sewing machine on top of laundry and put laundry all around and on top of it.  it was a softshell suitcase and no damages incurred. 

      1. LindaLanglois | | #7

        Thanks, a great idea about putting some of my non wrinkle clothes around the machine.

  2. Teaf5 | | #3

    carry on!

    just wrote you a long explanation and couldn't post it due to spam filtering!

    1. Pattiann42 | | #4

      Carry on

      I had the same problem and had to shorten my response.

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        VictoriaNorth | | #5

        In an effort to cut down on the spam posted to the forum we have an automatic filter in place. In some cases the content of a certain post will trip the spam sensor.  I've added you both to our Trusted User list and you should no longer have this problem.

        Thank you,

        Victoria North

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        1. HelgaPataki | | #6

          please consider me trustworthyas well.

          I've been a member for a long time.  Can you consider me trustworthy as well?  Thank you.

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            VictoriaNorth | | #8

            You have also been added to the list. I hope that this helps with any problems you've been having. 

            Thank you,

            Victoria North

            Senior Web Producer

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          2. HelgaPataki | | #9

            thank you Vicky.

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