[Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

Sat May 23 13:02:22 UTC 2015

I just posted information about the Krafters Division.

It is funny that you bring up sewing. They just had their monthly chat, and
the subject was. Sewing? Yes, Blind People Can Sew was the topic this month
back on the 18th.

Reach out to the division information I had just posted, if you go to the
website for Krafterskorner.org 

You will find out more!

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
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Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 6:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

Judy,

You know a load more about sewing than I do!  I think pins work better with
typical fabrics.  The stuff I'm sewing is very, very heavy.  Pins would make
it bunch and not lie right, making it difficult to sew.  The binder clips
work great.  I am sewing nylon webbing into guide dog harnesses, leashes and
collars.  I have also sewn heavy duty bags, like the reusable sort for
groceries and other more craft oriented projects, rather than sewing 
clothing.   I don't know if the binder clips would work on your basic 
fabric.  I think it might be too thin and the clips too heavy to make it
practical.

Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Judy Jones via blindtlk
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 6:57 PM
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Cc: Judy Jones
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

Thank you for adding those, I use them too, but forgot to mention them.  I
especially like your paper clip idea.  How does that compare to pins for
you?

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Julie J. via blindtlk
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 7:26 AM
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Cc: Julie J.
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

I sew, but mostly with nylon webbing, for craft projects and the occasional
clothing repair.  I have sewn with a machine, but mostly I sew by hand.  My
machine isn't equipped to go through the heavy materials I'm generally
using.  I don't know of any books.  If you have specific questions, I'd be
happy to share my techniques.  Here's a few off the top of my head things
that might help:
I store the various colors of thread in plastic sandwich bags and label the
bags with the color.
I use binder clips, those heavy duty paper clip thingys, to hold pieces
together for hand sewing.
You can have a reader staple your cloth measuring tape along all the 1 inch
markings, making it into a tactile measuring tape on the cheap.

HTH and happy sewing!
Julie

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