Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted September 16, 2017 #26 Share Posted September 16, 2017 What length shears would you bring? Any allowable length may not be useful for any trimming and cutting. Good point, but if the pieces are cut out ahead of time, all that's required is a pair of small scissors, not unlike knitters and embroiderers use. We can even take those on planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964pilot Posted September 16, 2017 #27 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'd LOVE to join you. The Hawaii cruise can be long and sewing would really make me happy. I can see myself enjoying the ocean view and sewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzKnitr Posted September 16, 2017 #28 Share Posted September 16, 2017 i knit and my friend made me a knitting kit with a small set of dmc scissors to cut the yarn. i'm scared to bring it on and get it confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimee0715 Posted September 16, 2017 #29 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hey all, I love to sew and hubby and I are taking a 15 day cruise to Hawaii. 9 total sea days. We're not gamblers, drinkers or partiers. He's encouraging me to take a machine. The machine is only 11 lbs and would fit in a carry you on. What do you think? On my first cruise, there were two ladies who had brought their sewing machines with them. They set them up every sea day in the card room and made stuff. They were working on small projects like fabric key chains. Now, I haven't seen a card room on a ship in awhile so you may have trouble finding a table next to an outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzKnitr Posted September 16, 2017 #30 Share Posted September 16, 2017 i bought myself an outlef extender, like for christmas lights. it is perfect for cruises, and no surge i knit and my friend made me a knitting kit with a small set of dmc scissors to cut the yarn. i'm scared to bring it on and get it confiscated. I always take my knitting/crocheting. I fly with childrens blunt scissors and never a problem. Years ago I started an afghan on a 7-day cruise where we had sea days. I have a 10-day cruise this time so I'm taking it again. It is sitting on 36 inch nylon circular knitting needles and will be packed in the big suitcase. I like the idea of taking a sewing machine. If I was not flying I would consider a sewing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimee0715 Posted September 16, 2017 #31 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hey all, I love to sew and hubby and I are taking a 15 day cruise to Hawaii. 9 total sea days. We're not gamblers, drinkers or partiers. He's encouraging me to take a machine. The machine is only 11 lbs and would fit in a carry you on. What do you think? Also, just wanted to add that my husband and I took this Hawaii cruise from San Francisco in November 2015. I do papercrafting. So I took my markers and 20 or so pages of paper that I had already stamped with images to color that I planned to use on Christmas cards. There was a lot of time to work on crafts on all those sea days. It was nice to have time to do it without having nagging thoughts about housekeeping or being interrupted by kitties :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcivilady Posted September 16, 2017 #32 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I just got off a quilting cruise to Alaska. They are very fun! Pick a cabin near a laundry room, you can't bring an iron. We had to have a special tag on our luggage with sharp items. A mini suite will have plenty of room to set up a machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted September 16, 2017 #33 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Why not bring your sewing machine? If that's what you enjoy doing, then go for it! There are outlets right at the desk and you could put it there with the presser foot below you. I've brought crafts along to do doing sea days and found it very enjoyable. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchie1053 Posted September 16, 2017 #34 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Why not bring your sewing machine? If that's what you enjoy doing, then go for it! There are outlets right at the desk and you could put it there with the presser foot below you. I've brought crafts along to do doing sea days and found it very enjoyable. :) Business opportunity for the OP? Set up the machine and then provide a trouser alteration service for cruises passengers who have spent too much time in the MDR ... ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiress Posted September 16, 2017 #35 Share Posted September 16, 2017 post in your roll call, maybe you can get a group of other crafters to have a crafty meet up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamwoman Posted September 16, 2017 #36 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Take it! I'm a quilter and understand the pleasure you receive from sewing. My only concern would be bringing supplies along for the project. Handwork is always the first item packed for a cruise. We leave in October on the Royal for 26 days and I have Sashiko blocks ready to go! You might enjoy appliquéing a Hawaiian block on your cruise. Happy stitches, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted September 16, 2017 #37 Share Posted September 16, 2017 What length shears would you bring? Any allowable length may not be useful for any trimming and cutting. For years I have been bringing a full length scissor in my checked luggage never a visit to the naughty room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted September 17, 2017 #38 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I was initially thinking, why does this woman need anyone else's opinion on this, but now I see it was a good question to ask since it produced so many useful ideas and interesting responses. I, for one, never realized how many people sew or quilt on long cruises. I know they do other crafts and practice their arts. My dad and stepmother took us on a cruise and during at-sea days, she was perfectly content to skip all the "beauty of the cruise" to do her Pergamano or make her exquisite greeting cards. The idea of setting up a pop-up alterations station was clever and funny. Too bad it would be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted September 17, 2017 #39 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Not quite the same, but I really enjoy writing fiction at sea. Someone else mentioned the allure of not having the constant list in the back of your mind of all the little household tasks that need doing while you're working on your creative endeavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted September 17, 2017 #40 Share Posted September 17, 2017 If you take your sewing machine can you fix my tuxedo pants? I think they are just a little to long. :D Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardou544 Posted September 17, 2017 #41 Share Posted September 17, 2017 You would prefer to be in your cabin sewing, while you would be missing the beauty of a cruise? Seems like a waste to take a cruise if you want to spend your time sewing. BTW, I love sewing too, but, long, cold winter days take care of that. I see people knitting, coloring, reading on their computers, so why not sewing? However the OP chooses to spend her time, why not? Sent from my SM-T550 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardou544 Posted September 17, 2017 #42 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I see people knitting, coloring, doing crafts, so why not Sewing? However the OP chooses to spend her time on a cruise and that's her enjoyment, go for it. Sent from my SM-T550 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiress Posted September 17, 2017 #43 Share Posted September 17, 2017 r Pergamano . i had to look this up. i do not need another craft. i do not need another craft i do not need another craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted September 17, 2017 #44 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great idea...I bring my knitting many places. BTW, what will you be sewing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted September 17, 2017 #45 Share Posted September 17, 2017 At least when I think I hear a sewing machine on a cruise, I won't question myself...this by all means is an enlightening thread.:* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted September 17, 2017 #46 Share Posted September 17, 2017 If you take your sewing machine can you fix my tuxedo pants? I think they are just a little to long. :DTony I figured you were already wearing flood pants in your row boat;)...just couldn't resist, got nothin' else to do on a Saturday night..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted September 17, 2017 #47 Share Posted September 17, 2017 At least when I think I hear a sewing machine on a cruise, I won't question myself...this by all means is an enlightening thread.:* Are you trying to needle some of us? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted September 17, 2017 #48 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Do you take your sewing machine on the plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jldevlin Posted September 17, 2017 #49 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I pre made lots of reverse applique blocks to bring on a cruise so I could just sit and hand sew while sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine ...I got lots more done than I would have at home !!!!! And all I had to bring was the blocks,thread,extra needles and small scissors ..it was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted September 17, 2017 #50 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Take it! I'm a quilter and understand the pleasure you receive from sewing. My only concern would be bringing supplies along for the project. Handwork is always the first item packed for a cruise. We leave in October on the Royal for 26 days and I have Sashiko blocks ready to go! You might enjoy appliquéing a Hawaiian block on your cruise. Happy stitches, Karen Now I know what to bring on our Hawaiian cruise -- the Hawaiian pillow block I bought the last time we were there (7 yrs ago) and never touched! Thanks for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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