One of my favorite activities to do when flying is to listen to a good audiobook and stitch! The movement of the plane doesn’t make me nauseous like a car ride would, and stitching in close quarters always leads to a fun conversation on the plane.
But before you pack your carry-on bag, let’s go over a few things that TSA has deemed as safe and what they have marked as unsafe.
Embroidery Hoops, Embroidery Floss, and Fabric ✅
All of your basic supplies for your hoop (the hoop, the floss, and fabric) are approved and safe to carry onto the plane!
Embroidery Needles ✅ Sewing needles are SAFE to bring as a carry-on or in your packed luggage. There are no restrictions on needles, but I would recommend using a needle storage container to keep things safe. Looking for some needles? We have some of our favorites here in the shop.
Craft Scissors: ⚠️
This is the trickiest part of bringing a project on your next jet-setting adventure. To bring your scissors in your carry-on bag they MUST be less than 4” from the pivot point. Good news? All of the scissors on our website qualify as being safe.
Pocket Knife/Swiss Army Knife: ⛔
Want to forgo craft scissors and instead bring a pocket knife? This is a no go from the TSA.
Nail Clippers: ✅
Nail clippers are 100% approved by TSA so if you don’t want to run the risk of losing your scissors, bring a *clean* pair of nail clippers to cut your floss!
Storage: ✅
Poking your TSA agent with a needle or scissors is not going to bring you any good graces, so make sure your projects are securely packed in a storage bag like this.
📣 Note: While the above was confirmed on the TSA website, TSA reserves the right to confiscate any item that they deem unsafe.
I hope today's Abide Guide helps you in your embroidery journey! Have any questions? Send me an email!
I’m new to embroidery. I have taken projects with me twice so far while flying. But my last go ended sadly. I used several of your tips…but forgot to take my tote off the arm rest and left my Rejoice Always project, thread, and needles all on the plane! Who knows if they will ever find it in lost and found. Maybe my good start will find its way to someone who will finish it. Trying to “Rejoice Always” even in this.
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I’m new to embroidery. I have taken projects with me twice so far while flying. But my last go ended sadly. I used several of your tips…but forgot to take my tote off the arm rest and left my Rejoice Always project, thread, and needles all on the plane! Who knows if they will ever find it in lost and found. Maybe my good start will find its way to someone who will finish it. Trying to “Rejoice Always” even in this.