[Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

[Jewel]

Hi, 
Thank you for replying to my message about sewing. Tips and tricks are just what I need. I hope you don't mind a question or two. First, do you have any tricks for sewing a straight line? I don't sew extremely crooked, but it could be straighter. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a downloadable copy of the book you recommended. Do you know any that teach different stitches? I know straight, long, and back stitch, and loop stitch, but I would like to learn more. 
The reason I hand sew is because I am making medieval recreation garb, and that his better done by hand. I do use a sewing machine for other things, but only use it for garb if I am in a really big hurry. 
Thanks for your time and attention, 
Jewel 

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> On May 21, 2015, at 10:05 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi,
> 
> I'm blind and have been sewing for years, firstl earning in home ec in school za  blind student at the Colorado School For the Deaf And Blind. I was a day student there when my Air Force parents were stationed there, and our teacher had worked for a fashion designer in the past. Her experience brought us all sorts of sewing tips and tricks. I wouldn't call myself a seamstress, but have spent many an hour at the sewing machine all through life. You can write me off-list and would be glad to help with what I know. Although, it would be good to hear from others using the sewing machine. I know you talked about hand-sewing, but is therea  reason you wouldn't consider using a machine?
> 
> One book I know of you still might be able to google and download is: "So What About Sewing, especially made for the blind seamstress.
> 
> Also check out blindhow dot com to see if there are any ideas there.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jewel via bltlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
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> Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 2:26 pm
> Subject: [Bltlk] Sewing for the blind
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>> 
>> 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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>> Sent from my iPhone
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