[MR] Re: [campfire] sewing notions on airplane?

[Peters, Rise J.]

Sewing needles should be fine.  Scissors, as noted, can go in checked bags but not carryon bags.  I wouldn't count on getting my seamripper on board (it has a point) but I've routinely flown with one of the Clover thread cutters: http://www.save2much.com/buy/search/Clover_Thread_Cutter_Pendant (also available at Joanne's where the quilting supplies are).  There's no exposed sharp edge on them.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elizabeth [mailto:isobelofyork at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 9:38 AM
> To: campfire at listserv.tirydon.org; Merry Rose
> Subject: [MR] Re: [campfire] sewing notions on airplane?
> 
> 
>   I just looked at their website, and nail clippers and 
> tweezers are OK, but cork screws and metal nail files are 
> not, so I'm just not sure about the needles and seam ripper. 
> And yes, scissors are right out. I think I may just call the 
> airline to be sure. 
> thanks again for your time,
> Isobel
> 
> Jane Massey <dylansmom at cox.net> wrote:
> Isobel,
>  
> I suggest calling the airline to find out what they will 
> allow.  Scissors are an absolute no go. They will confiscate 
> them. I don't know about needles, but I'm fairly sure if they 
> think toe nail clippers are a weapon, they will probally say 
> the same about a seam ripper.
>  
> Lavender
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Elizabeth 
> To: campfire at listserv.tirydon.org ; Merry Rose 
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 9:20 AM
> Subject: [campfire] sewing notions on airplane?
> 
> 
> Greetings,
>  
>  I will be traveling via airplane for the first time since 
> 9/11 (I don't fly that often) and I was wondering, what are 
> the restrictions for bringing sewing supplies these days? I'd 
> like to work on some hand sewing, but I'm thinking I might 
> get a hard time about bringing sewing needles, a seam ripper, 
> or the little sewing scissors with me. Has anyone else dealt 
> with this? I am flying with United Airlines if that makes a 
> difference. Thanks for your time.
>  
> I remain,
> Isobel
> 
> 
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