Sewers (Needle & Thread Type)

GMandJM wrote:
Wow! Thanks for all the replies. I had no idea so many people travelled with sewing machines. That's so cool!

Didn't see this thread until now. When herself goes to quilting workshops or if we're on the road more than a month, her vintage Featherweight goes with us.

When we were living in our 5th wheel fulltime I took my sewing machine with me. I put all my sewing supplies in a large tackle box. I actually bought a new machine while we were in the RV...a Janome which I still have and use a lot. I plan to take it with me when we return to fulltiming next year.
I used it for all kinds of projects: I love to do sewing crafts and make tote bags, purses, zippered pouches etc for my granddaughters. I make dog clothes (my girls get a new dress every holiday; tablecloths for each season (we replaced our table with a round drop leaf table) as well as for repairs etc. It is kept under our bed and doesn't take up much room. I have a small ironing board and iron too, used mainly when I'm crafting.
Sometimes I would sew outside on the patio with a folding table we keep in the basement, and other times I'd use the dining room table.
If you enjoy sewing I would definitely take it with you.

an Elna from the 1940's travels in it's case in the HDT under the bunk and a Sears Kenmore from the 1980's travels in the laundry cabinet. Used the Elna to do awning repairs but can not keep belts on it probably due heat while stored in the HDT. Will be getting rid of it this summer. It has earned its retirement. Awning repairs will go to a car upholstery shop if needed in future. The Sears will also be retired this year as I look for a smaller machine that just does straight stitching. Just do not do all the fancy sewing I used to do. Mending only now, no little dresses with ruffles & embroidery. Do handwork for any fancy trims now. Serger went 4 years ago, have not missed it.

I have my Singer One in a case with wheels. Sewing is one of my favorite hobbies on Friday afternoons before the campers start coming in. I sew fleece slippers and sell them on Etsy. I carry my pattern book and a computer with a small printer to print shipping labels. One of my camping friends creates jewelry at her picnic table also to sell online.

My wife has a Bernina quilter with cabinet and all accessories. We took out the dining table/chairs and put it there. Works very well. We eat off TV trays or outside on pick nick table if nice.

I bring my trusty brother sewing machine. I've made curtains, throws, and two quilts (the tops) on our trips. Also a few pot holders/ hot pads for the kitchen.

I have a Kenmore sewing machine. I use it for mending and I also make rugs by sewing strips of cloth together and crocheting into rugs. Sometime I make them to sell, when I make too many.

I have a portable antique machine. It is nonelectric but not a treadle-there is a knob on the hand wheel and you crank it. Now, it takes some getting used to. Of course, it's just straight stitch and you have to coordinate your sewing, as you can only use your left hand to guide the fabric. Your right hand is cranking the wheel! It's very nice to sit at a picnic table and sew without a cord! I got it on EBay, it's built to last!