[Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

[Ringlein, Ellen]

I don't sew much at all beyond sewing on buttons, but I did complete a sewing project during my rehab training a number of years ago. It was a good confidence building experience and I still have the garment, even though it no longer fits. 

There was one very neat trick for cutting out patterns. Since the pattern paper is usually very thin and it's hard to feel the edges, my instructor used masking tape to reinforce the edges. That made it easier for me to pin the pattern in place and I was able to cut out my own pattern. 

I think we had some kind of guard on the sewing machine, so that it would be easier to maintain a consistent distance from the edge, while sewing. But I don't remember this exactly.

Ellen

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel via blindtlk
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 5:26 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

Hi, 
I am going to start hand sewing costumes for myself and my fiance for medieval recreation /re-enactment. I haven't sewn costumes since going blind. Does anyone know a or some good books or websites with sewing tricks for sewing as a blind person? I am looking for more than just how to thread a needle and such. 
Jewel 

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