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Diy sewing travel kit: free pattern, sewing travel kit.

This is a FREE pattern + tutorial to make a pouch that you can use to store some basic sewing tools when you are away from home.

The tools and notions that you can find in premade travel sewing kits are often of very poor quality. As a sewer you have the tools and notions you need, but you might not have a practical little pouch. This case neatly organizes everything that you might need during your travels to repair your clothes or to sew on buttons. Let’s get to work!

This travel pouch has:

• a zippered pocket for spare buttons, and spools or bobbins with sewing thread
• 3 slide-in pockets for scissors, seam ripper, a fabric marker, a seam gauge or tape ruler
• a felt base to hold needles, pins and safety pins.

This project is doable for everyone with basic sewing machine skills. You’ll learn how to insert a little zipper and attach bias tape.

The finished project dimensions are: overall 5 ½ х 9 ½ inch, folded 5 ½ х 4 inch

THE SUPPLIES

• a piece of fabric 27 x 6 inch (canvas or twill recommended),
• 32 inch bias tape (min. ¾ inch wide)
• 5 ½ x 3 inch piece of felt
• A regular zipper, minimum of 5 inch (you can easily trim a bigger zipper)
• 2 inch of corded elastic
• a small button
• 9 ½ x 5 ½ inch firm stabilizer

Your basic sewing tools: fabric scissors, a fabric marker, a sewing machine, sewing thread

THE PATTERN PIECES

Print the 3 PDF pages . Cut the 6 pattern pieces. Copy them on your fabric.

• Cut pattern pieces A-E out of your main fabrics, with the right side of your fabric facing up. Cut pattern piece D 2 times. I used a different fabric for pattern piece E, the pocket.
• Cut out pattern piece A also out of firm stabilizer or fusible wadding if you want to add a little volume.
• Cut pattern piece F out of felt.

1. Take piece E (pocket) and press down the top edge ⅜ inch. Then turn over another ⅜ inch, press and pin down. Next, stitch ¼ inch from your top folded edge.

2. Take piece E, pin and baste stitch it to piece D along the sides and the bottom at ¼ inch.

Baste stitching is a temporary stitching to hold 2 pieces together. Use a big stitch length. You don’t need to backstitch.

3. Take your temporary fabric marker and mark a line 2 inch in from the left side of your pocket piece. Then, mark another line 1 inch from that. Topstitch on these 2 lines.

4. Take piece F, pin and sew it right sides together to pieces D and E, as shown in the picture, use ¼ inch seam allowance.

5. Press the seam from Step 4 towards your main fabric.

6. Topstitch your seam from Step 4– topstitching should be ⅛ inch from the edge on the main fabric. You can use an edge joining foot for this, in order to keep a perfect ⅛ inch seam.

7. Take piece B and sew it right sides together to the left side of your zipper. Use a zipper foot to sew close to the zipper teeth.

8. Press the seam from Step 7 towards your fabric and topstitch it down, ⅛ inch from the zipper teeth, using a zipper foot.

9. Take piece C, pin and sew it right sides together to the right side of your zipper.

10. Press the seam from Step 9 towards your fabric and topstitch it down ⅛ inch from the edge.

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11. Take the zipper piece, pin and baste stitch them all the way around to the right side of the second D piece, using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Make sure the top and bottom edges of your zipper are closed shut as much as possible.

12. Take the fabric pieces B+C (Step 11) and pieces D+E (Step 6). Put them right sides together. Align the left edge and pin together (as shown in the 2nd picture). Sew together using a ¼ inch seam allowance.

13. Press your seam from Step 12 towards your zipper pocket.

14. Topstitch this seam ⅛ inch from the edge on the pocket.

15. Fuse the interfacing or wadding to piece A using a hot iron.

If you want to add quilting lines on piece A, do so now using your heat erasable marker . Quilt piece A to your stabilizer. Afterwards, iron out your quilting lines.

16. Depending on how close you stitched to the zipper teeth, and how wide and precisely you stitched your seams, the piece with the zipper might be longer than fabric piece A. Trim both pieces to the same size by cutting off a strip from the felt piece.

17. Take pieces B-F and stitch them wrong sides together with piece A. Sew all the way around with your stabilizer sandwiched in between at ¼ inch. Trim the edges, if necessary.

18. Take your corded elastic and stitch it down as shown in the photo. It should be placed in the center of the short side of piece A with the felt behind it.

19. Take your 32 inch long strip of bias tape. Pin your bias binding all around the edges of your pouch with the right sides together.

Make sure to fold over the first edge and then overlap a little extra from the opposite end on top of it so that there are no raw edges showing.

20. Fold the bias strip over the edge. Press down, pin and topstitch close to the edge of the bias tape, on the outside of the pouch. This will catch in the underneath of the bias tape. You can use your edge joining foot again for this. Be careful going around the curved edges at the corners as they will be a little tricky to get around.

21. Mark your button placement using your heat erasable marker. Sew on your button with a hand needle.

22. Something extra I added to this pattern: I noticed that my little stork scissors fell out easily, so I added a little elastic with a snap button to attach them.

23. Finally! Time to load up your travelling sewing kit with your supplies. What tools or notions do you think are indispensable when travelling?

I hope you will enjoy making this pouch and use it a lot! It’s also a lovely handmade gift for a friend. Who doesn’t need a sewing travel kit, right? You don’t need to go far to be in need of a little repair from time to time :-)

Happy Sewing!

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How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit.  I always travel with a sewing kit because you just never know when you are going to need it.  The plastic ones always break and your sewing supplies end up all over your suitcase so I wanted to make one that was fabric and would protect my small sewing supplies.  I love to sew travel projects and came across this pattern from allpeoplequilt.com and decided to give it a try.  I wasn’t pleased with the instructions and thought a picture tutorial would make this travel sewing kit project easier.

As usual, I used remnants for this entire project but if you want something special head over to Fabric.com or Hobby Lobby to select the perfect fabric for you. This post contains affiliate links that if you click on them and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

This is a beginner sewing project although it can be a little fidgety it does not require advanced skills.  I would recommend a good quilting cotton for this project.

What you will Need:

• Travel Sewing Kit Pattern
• Remnants or 3 fat quarters in different coordinating colors
• 3″ square of felt
• 3″ square of cotton batting
• Embroidery Floss

Step 1: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Cut out the pattern pieces and tape the two main pattern pieces together lining up the dots.  You should have 1 long rounded pattern piece and a smaller rounded pattern piece.  From the smaller pattern piece trace out and cut the shape for the needle patch. The original pattern included yoyos for decoration.  I didn’t bother with them but if you would like to add them there is a round pattern piece for this purpose.

Step 2: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Cut the travel sewing kit pattern as follows:

Outer Fabric:

• 1 of the main pattern A
• 3 of pattern B if you are doing the yoyos

Interior Fabric:

• 1 of main Pattern A
• 1 of Pattern C

Pocket Fabric:

• 1 — 1 1/2″ x 22″ for tie (I used my exterior fabric for this but you can choose any fabric you like.
• 3 — 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles
• 1 pattern D for the needle patch

Step 3: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Press the 4 1/2″ side of the pocket rectangles down 1/2″.  This will be the top of each pocket.  Press the straight edge of the rounded pocket in the same fashion.  Top stitch 1/4″ along each folded edge.

Step 4: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Make the tie  by pressing the strip in half lengthwise.  Open up the strip and fold the edges toward the middle and press.  Fold in half and top stitch along the length.  Tie the ends in a knot and trim excess fabric.

Step 5: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Using a Frixion heat erasable pen, mark the location for the pockets and the stitching lines from the pattern onto the interior pattern piece A. With right sides together, pin the bottom pocket to interior piece A.  Stitch along the stitching line then fold the pocket over right side up and press.  Do this for all three rectangular pockets.

Step 6: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

With right sides together pin the rounded pocket to the bottom of the interior Piece A.  Using a 1/8th inch seam allowance, baste all of the pockets along the straight sides.

Step 7: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Fold the tie in half and baste the fold to the right side of Interior piece A on the non pocket end.

Step 8: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

With right sides together place the Interior Piece A and the exterior Piece A together. Make sure that the tie is on the inside.  It is good idea to push it into the top pocket so it doesn’t get caught in the seam allowance.  Sew the two pieces together using a 1/4″ seam allowance and leaving a 2″ opening on one side.

Step 9: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Turn the whole piece right sides out through the opening you left in the side.

Step 10: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Layer to batting and the felt and hand sew the two pieces to the pocket end of Interior piece A making sure that you only sew through the top pf the pocket.  This will be the needle patch.

Step 11: How to Make a Travel Sewing Kit

Hand sew the opening closed using ladder stitch.  Add some sewing supplies and roll up and you have now finished your travel sewing kit.

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Get excited to vacation with these travel sewing projects. These are great beginner projects to organize in the car or airplane.

I love going on trips in the summertime and when my kids have breaks from school. We have so much fun playing, hiking, swimming, and biking wherever we go.

I’ve put a big list together of all the things you can sew for traveling at any time of the year. Some of these sewing projects are great for playing games, some are for organizing, and some are for sleeping. A lot of these have free PDF sewing patterns to help you make something to make travel better!

What is a PDF sewing pattern?

A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.

I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!

How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?

Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.

Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns .

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Sew Your Own Travel Sewing Kit

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Since traveling with a sewing machine isn’t always an option, learn how to sew a fun travel sewing kit from small scraps of felt. Ashley Hough shows you how to put it all together as well as personalize it with easy applique and labeled pages.

This travel sewing kit can be made from just a small amount of scrap felt. Ashley shows you what size of rectangle you will need to cut for the outer cover as well as for the pages. She then shows how to stitch the pages together and trim them in order to make all of the pages line up nicely. Once you decide how many pages are going to be in your book you can decide what to put on each page. Ashley chose pins, needles, thread and buttons for her book, though you can personalize it depending on who it is being made for.

Since this travel sewing kit is made from solid color pieces of felt it makes for a great background for an applique design. You can plan your own design or add an initial as Ashley demonstrates. She shows how it can be stitched in place with a straight stitch, blanket stitch or satin stitch. The same method you choose to use for the applique design on the front cover you can also use to secure the page labels. Ashley shows you how to sew your own page labels using just small pieces of felt and the pre-programmed alphabet on the sewing machine.

Once your travel sewing kit is complete you can insert and add all of the tools to it. Ashley shows how she inserted both the pins and needles into her book as well as demonstrates how she added the thread by wrapping it around a button to keep it from tangling up.

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Travel Sewing Kit

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Looking for quick, pretty, and practical gifts to make for Christmas? Our Travel Sewing Kit is a handy kit for sewists, travellers, or to carry in your handbag for wardrobe malfunctions. It can also be used as a small pouch to hold coins, ear buds, USB sticks, or other small items. It is a fun scrap buster pattern and can be easily made in under 1 hour.

Today I spent and enjoyable morning in my sewing room, making Travel Sewing Kits. After the sewing,  I enjoyed searching through my vintage haberdashery supplies to find the perfect items to include in my photographs.

I made this Travel Sewing Kit using one exterior fabric rather than a patchwork exterior (as shown in the pattern). This one features some pretty Atsuko Matsuyama fabric from the 30’s Collection by Yuwa Fabrics and I wanted to showcase the fabric. Who can resist those sweet strawberries and polka dots?

When open, the Travel Sewing Kit has room for pins/needles, safety pins, buttons and more. It even has room to store some petite scissors – perfect for crafting on the go!

If you would like to make your own, head over to our Pattern Shop or Etsy store to purchase the pdf pattern which is available for immediate download. You can see more photos of our Travel Sewing Kit here .

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Travel Sewing Kit

Be sure to have all of your sewing notions handy while on the go or being creative in your sewing room with this handy travel sewing kit.

The Travel Sewing Kit was sewn on a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition featuring Fleet and Flourish fabric collection designed by Maureen Cracknell. Fabrics used within this tutorial can be picked up online or in your local store.

In the Travel Sewing Kit we showcase how to apply a zipper with tabs and how to sew with the walking foot.

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I hope this helps! Enjoy making your traveling sewing kit!

What a great idea! These would make fantastic stocking stuffers for all of my friends and family!

(on a side note) If you read the comments here, I would LOVE to be able to have a way to SAVE projects from your site so I could come back to see a “queue” of projects I am interested in. Just an idea…

Thank you for the wonderful ideas!

The easiest way to save this project to look back at it later would be to bookmark it on your web page browser.

I love this project. I should have so many little sewing kits in my sewing room and car but I don’t. They are like are bags. I collect the patterns for some day. Happy Creating Sew Happy

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Traveling With a Sewing Machine | Tips & Best-practice (2024)

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Exactly how can you best bring a sewing machine during travels? There is actually a great deal to think about right here.

Can you bring a sewing machine on a plane? What are the best travel sewing machines What are the best travel instances and also bags? Just how do you bring a sewing machine in a watercraft as well as an RV?

We will certainly dive right into all this and a lot more in this blog article!

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Prior to we look at the best sewing devices for traveling and the best the best bags and also take a trip cases, we will certainly check out how you can bring the sewing machine with you on an aircraft. It’s quite simple, yet there are some things you require to know before you leave for the airport.

Let’s begin out by looking at some of the most asked questions for traveling with a sewing machine

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Can I obtain the sewing machine via protection?

Check-in luggage or as hand baggage, you require to do this prior to getting here at the airport terminal, traveling instances and also bags, just how to power the sewing machine on the boat, sewing in a recreational vehicle, vocalist 1304 (super lights), sibling cs6000i (our referral), singer 2259 (more features), other alternatives, what to bring (excellent list for traveling, related questions, bringing a sewing machine on an airplane.

You could be asking yourself if you are also enabled to bring a sewing machine on the plane. It’s full of sharp and pointy items and it can seem like that would be impossible.

[su_note note_color=”#e7ffcf”] Can I bring my sewing machine on an aircraft? Yes. You can bring your sewing machine on the aircraft, as long as you remove any type of sharp items and also prepare it thoroughly by having it in a travel bag that can fit as hand baggage. But there are safety measures you need to make in order to make certain you can bring it via safety and security. [/su_note]

According to the TSA website, you can bring a great deal of sewing equipment including the sewing machine itself during flight. So we can inspect that box.

Currently let’s consider what you need to do prior to you hit the flight terminal.

Once more, yes you completely can.

It will have to go in its very own bin, and also you must load it individually from anything else you might induce the airplane. This is just to make it as very easy as well as quick to obtain with safety and security.

But prepare to obtain quit in the waiting line and get evaluated. They could not also open the machine or anything, but when you lug a big hefty item you ought to expect them to pay a little unique interest to you.

The only note regarding sewing devices are:

Yes , you can bring it as checked luggage or carry-on. You must check with the airline company to make sure that the thing will certainly it in the overhead container or below the seat of the airplane.” (Excerpt from the TSA web site.)

So the following inquiry is:

How do we go regarding it?

Let’s check out things we require to take into consideration as well as some protection related safety measures we require to take.

We will begin by considering where you will certainly put your sewing machine on the area: As signed in luggage or as carry-on right into the cabin?

Before you choose whether to bring it into the cabin or inspect it in you should assume these things:

• Just how huge is your machine (will it fit in the overhanging bin or below the seat)
• How hefty is your machine

If it’s a normal size house sewing machine it should usually be no worry whatsoever. You can absolutely bring these on the airplane, as well as you decide on your own if you will bring it with you into the cabin or leave it as inspecting luggage.

The primary consideration is associated with exactly how well safeguarded the sewing machine will remain in the checked baggage area!

As soon as the inspected baggage becomes part of the little vehicles and also wagons to be moved to the aircraft it might obtain a number of bumps. Also, in the various other end when the flight terminal individuals will pick it up and also carry it to the conveyer belt (baggage slide carousel) it might or might not drop down and also obtain deals with a little approximately.

So if you do not have an excellent strong situation for it I would certainly bring it with me right into the cabin so you can make certain it’s not damaged or damaged in the process.

Can I bring sewing needles on an aircraft? Yes, you can. According to the TSA, you can bring sewing needles. You can likewise bring a scissor as long as the blades are shorter than 4 inches from the pivot point.

You are in fact permitted to bring these points in your carry-on :

• Needles for sewing, knitting, and also crocheting
• Scissors that are shorter than 4 inches from the pivot point
• Security pins
• Toenail clippers
• Multi-tools (without blades)

These products are not allowed the carry-on: Razor-type blades, Scissors which are longer than 4 inches from the pivot point as well as box cutters.

There is in fact a quite amusing Instagram profile made by the TSA with lots of photos of what people try to induce the plane. Really funny!!

The guys at TSA are not without wit. I scrolled with the complete checklist (alphabetically) of what you can bring and can not prompt the airplane, as well as I got to the letter “L”. Below I located “lightsabers” among the other things on the checklist. You know the ones from Star Wars.

As well as the directions regarding these are:

Regretfully, the innovation does not presently exist to create an actual lightsaber. Nonetheless, you can load a toy lightsaber in your carry-on or inspected bag. May the pressure is with you.

So great, and wonderful to discover a little humor a serious site similar to this

Whether you desire to bring the sewing machine as carry-on or you will check it in you ought to do a couple of points prior to you enter the flight terminal:

• Eliminate the needles Not since you can not bring it on the airplane (due to the fact that you can), however since it can drop out throughout transport.
• Eliminate the presser foot and also bobbin too (just to make sure)
• Remove the spool on the pin.
• Tape down any various other moving parts (or eliminate if you can).

Lastly, you need to ensure it’s well shielded from wind, weather, and bumps. So the best option here is a tough situation cart made for your sewing machine Then you can be absolutely certain it won’t get harmed, as well as it’s also the most convenient means to lug it around the flight terminal.

Remember you could need to walk a cross country to reach the gate, and a sewing machine is not precisely the kind of item you wish to be carrying around on a cross country.

So allow’s take an appearance at these travel instances and also bags.

You need a good strong luggage for your sewing machine if you travel a lot. Specifically, if you have to bring it on the train, bus, etc. You ought to always go with a version that is developed especially for your machine By doing this you will be definitely sure it fits well.

A soft dust-cover sort of cover will certainly not be an excellent choice for traveling unless you just carry it in as well as out of the car. Then you will possibly be just fine.

If the traveling situation or bag does not fit your machine specifically the machine will be able to relocate around. That’s not optimum. You need to make certain the machine is attached and also secured inside the travel instance.

[su_note note_color=”#e7ffcf”] Over at SewingMachinesPlus they have actually made it truly simple to locate the best travel bag or situation for your machine Just choose which style of bag you are looking for and after that select the brand of your sewing machine Examine it out here [/su_note]

The best bag will certainly always be a tough case bag. They are available in a great deal of different layouts and styles.

If you take a trip to the course on a regular basis or you are an actual traveling pest, you should absolutely get a difficult case. That would be our suggestions. It’s also an excellent concept for your wishlist at Christmas

A whole lot of people bring their sewing machine on their watercraft.

Why not bring your pastime along when you are going on a longer trip? Maybe you are going away on a large watercraft where you can do tasks in the process or maybe you simply intend to be able to deal with things in the process like drapes, sail etc.

Let’s take an appearance at exactly how you can do it and what you should take into consideration before leaving.

Powering house devices and also various other electrical items on a watercraft takes a little preparation ahead of time. You wish to think concerning things like:

• Can our generator or source of power produce adequate power?
• The amount of watts, volts as well as amperes does the machine requirement
• Will I have adequate area?

We have actually provided some light-weight and also portable sewing machines below. These benefit smaller sized tasks en route, but if you wish to have the ability to sew boat canvas, vinyl, sails and other sturdy material you may find on a watercraft you require a sturdy machine

[su_service title=”Good heavy duty machine” icon=”icon: hand-pointer-o”] The best sewing machine for a boat is a light-weight heavy obligation machine We constantly suggest the Vocalist 4411 Study for that type of stuff. That would certainly be a fantastic machine to have actually onboard if you intend to be able to take care of the fabric of a sail, tarps, covers furniture work etc. [/su_service]

Just like sailors a great deal of RVers love to bring their sewing machine in the recreational vehicle.

Perhaps you intend to be able to relax with a sewing project throughout the trip or possibly you wish to bring it to fix the curtains or doing some upholstery job.

Here you additionally need to make certain your generator can produce enough watts for a sewing machine

The brief response is that you can conveniently power your sewing machine from the generator or whatever power resource you may have in the recreational vehicle.

It just draws like 85 watts, so that will certainly work simply fine.

After that you need to have room for it. Undoubtedly, space is a large issue when you relocate your life when traveling in an RV. There are small portable and also light-weight models you can purchase for cheap. Those are an excellent choice for sewing throughout travels.

Allow’s take a look at some good portable devices you can induce the watercraft, the motor home, or simply during travel generally.

Best light sewing traveling sewing machines

If space is tight or you just want a tiny as well as mobile sewing machine there are numerous terrific choices you can go with

Over at Amazon, they have a whole area with little sewing equipments and you find the best brand names like Singer, Brother, Janome etc.

We advise this Singer 1304 version (web link to Amazon) It only set you back around $ 80, and also you obtain a top quality machine that just evaluates 7 pounds

It has more than 700 evaluations as well as a ranking over 4/5 celebrities! So individuals more than happy with this poor boy and also it also has some trendy features (like to conventional sewing devices) like:

• 6 various stitches
• Weighs only 7 extra pounds(!)
• Automatic bobbin winding devices (quits when the bobbin is full)
• Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 11,5 inches
• can do buttonholes (4 actions)
• 2 presser feet
• Bobbin Winder
• 2 spool pins
• Detachable storage space compartments with room for added bobbins, needles, etc.
• See all specs here …

If you choose Brother devices the CS6000i is a great selection. It’s also really sturdy and also it’s portable too.

It has over 7,000 evaluations! and approximately 4,5 / 5 stars. So it’s the highest and also most rated machine of the three we suggest in this short article. It’s really abundant on attributes however it likewise costs a little bit a lot more than the various other two options. You can obtain it at $130 here at Amazon

We suggest this machine because it has every little thing you require primarily so you don’t require to jeopardize on what type of project you can do on the roadway. Great for taking to class as well as bringing along throughout journeys.

• 60 stitches (!)
• Evaluates 13 pounds
• Measurements: 16 x 6.7 x 11.4 inches (likewise pretty little!)
• 1-step buttonholes (7 designs)
• 9 presser feet
• Auto needle threader
• Two spool pins
• Detachable storage areas with area for extra bobbins, needles, etc.
• LCD display
• Great for quilting in addition to sewing
• See all the specs here …

If you do not like electronic display screens or you prefer Singer versions you can continue reading. Otherwise , this is your version.

If you desire a bit much more attributes as well as you desire a Singer design ( many individuals will just make use of Singer designs you must go with this design. But just if you do not like the Brother above, or if you can not use an electronic display.

It simply has more stitches to pick from than the 1304 version (19!) as well as the attribute list is pretty excellent for a machine under 100 dollars and this dimension. It likewise has more than 800 evaluations, and individuals are generally really satisfied with this model generally. It has an average ranking of 4/5 stars.

Right here are the specifications:

• 19 different stitches!
• Evaluates 13,6 pounds
• Automatic bobbin winding
• Measurements: 15 x 6.2 x 12 inches (a little bit bigger than the Singer 1304).
• Can do buttonholes
• 4 presser feet
• Flexible tension
• Detachable storage space areas. Likewise with additional space for whatever you need around the machine
• See all the specs below …

They also have some wonderful sewing equipments over at Wayfair. They have truly good rates as well as they really have a remarkably great selection of tiny and light-weight designs. See the light-weight machines at Wayfair here

A travel size sewing machine is simply a fantastic choice if you such as to bring the machine along. It’s great to be able to bring it conveniently as well as you can also use it for kids and also senior that can stagnate about with equipment

Right here’s a great packing checklist for when you need to bring your sewing equipment along for the traveling. We have actually focused on what you can lug quickly as well as trying to prevent bringing more than one of the most crucial things.

Besides the sewing machine itself you ought to bring:

• Safety and security pins
• Measuring tapes
• Additional bobbins
• Straight pins
• Traveling iron (maybe a portable ironing mat also)
• Seam ripper

These are all points you require to have completely in your sewing bag. And also you can possibly do without much else when you get on the go. Satisfied journeys– we wish you learned a thing or 2!

We have actually discovered two various other questions individuals ask a great deal in connection with traveling with your sewing or quilting machine We have detailed them here as short questions as well as solutions and also hope you locate them valuable.

Just how to transport a sewing machine You require to cover it thoroughly or carry it inside a difficult case trolley. Before you transport it you must eliminate all detachable parts and also take care of the rest with tape. Make sure it will certainly not get shakes or bumps throughout transport.

The last concern is a great question when it pertains to traveling with your machine Because you might have it depending on its side throughout travel– particularly if you finish up inspecting it in with your check-in luggage.

Can you store a sewing machine on its side? Yes, you can. Yet you need to prepare it first to avoid damage. Place the presser foot down and also remove spools and bobbins. Get rid of the needle as well before storing the sewing machine

• sewingmachinetalk.com

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Sew Easy: Can You Take a Sewing Kit on a Plane? Your Ultimate Guide!

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• Sewing kits are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, as per TSA guidelines.
• Scissors longer than 4 inches are a no-go in your carry-on. 
• “Sewing kits are a great travel companion…” – Sarah Schlichter , SmarterTravel.
• In 2019, only 58 sewing needles or pins were found by TSA in carry-ons.

The Long and Short of It: Your Sewing Kit vs. the TSA

Let’s start from the top, just like a fresh seam. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has explicit guidelines about what you can and cannot bring on a plane. So, can you take a sewing kit on a plane? As it turns out, the TSA is surprisingly lenient when it comes to sewing kits. According to the TSA , sewing kits are allowed in both your carry-on and checked bags . However, there’s a small catch – if your kit includes scissors longer than 4 inches from the pivot point, these must be packed in your checked bags . The TSA isn’t out to sabotage your in-flight sewing plans, but safety comes first!

“A Stitch in Time Saves Nine” – Traveling Smart with Your Sewing Kit

Sarah Schlichter , Senior Editor at SmarterTravel, offers some sage advice: “Sewing kits are a great travel companion, but it’s important to make sure you’re following TSA guidelines to avoid any issues at security checkpoints.” Wise words, indeed! In reality, sewing kits rarely raise alarm bells at security checks . To put things in perspective, in 2019, TSA officers screened over 700 million passengers and found over 4,400 firearms in carry-on bags. Yet, they only discovered 58 sewing needles or pins.

Unlocking the Benefits of Travel-Smart Sewing Kits

Sewing kits on a plane aren’t just for avid seamstresses or tailors. From patching up a ripped shirt to replacing a button on your coat, they can be real life-savers during your journey. Imagine being at a business meeting or a fancy dinner with a missing button – not a great look, right?

Suitcase-Stitching: Kevin’s Insider Tips

When packing your sewing kit, keep the TSA guidelines in mind. Opt for a kit with small scissors (under 4 inches) to avoid any inconvenience. And remember, the long scissors go in the checked bags , while the sewing kit can snuggle safely in your carry-on.

1. Can I carry my sewing kit in my carry-on bag?

Yes, you can! The TSA allows sewing kits in both carry-on and checked bags. But remember, if your kit includes scissors, they must be less than 4 inches from the pivot point.

2. What if my sewing scissors are longer than 4 inches?

Scissors longer than 4 inches from the pivot point are not permitted in carry-on bags. They must be packed in your checked luggage.

3. Are sewing needles allowed on planes?

Yes, sewing needles are allowed on planes. In fact, in 2019, only 58 sewing needles or pins were found in carry-ons by the TSA.

4. Are there any limitations on what type of sewing kit I can bring?

The main limitation is on the scissors. As long as your scissors are shorter than 4 inches from the pivot point, you should be fine. As always, it’s best to check the latest TSA guidelines before traveling.

5. Are sewing kits often confiscated by the TSA?

Not often. To give you an idea, in 2019, TSA officers found only 58 sewing needles or pins in carry-on bags, a small number compared to other confiscated items.

6. What other sewing accessories can I bring on the plane?

Aside from needles and small scissors, you’re also allowed to bring items like thread, buttons, thimbles, and even small amounts of fabric in your carry-on.

7. What if I’m traveling with an expensive sewing kit?

If your sewing kit is valuable, consider placing it in your checked baggage to minimize the risk of loss or damage in the cabin. Remember to secure it well and maybe even consider travel insurance for extra peace of mind.

8. Can I sew during the flight?

Yes, you can! Many travelers find sewing a great way to pass time during flights. Just be mindful of your surroundings and the comfort of your fellow passengers.

9. What are some travel-friendly sewing kit recommendations?

Compact sewing kits that include small scissors (under 4 inches), a variety of thread colors, needles, buttons, and maybe even a thimble are ideal. Brands like Singer and Dritz offer travel-friendly options.

10. Why would I need a sewing kit while traveling?

Having a sewing kit on hand can help you deal with minor clothing emergencies like lost buttons or sudden tears. It’s one of those things you’d rather have and not need, than need and not have!

There’s more to air travel than packing the right clothes and booking the best hotels. Sometimes, it’s the little things that can make a huge difference. So, go ahead, pack that sewing kit, and sew your way to a seamless journey!

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – Travel Security
• Sarah Schlichter, Senior Editor at SmarterTravel
• TSA Year in Review

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