[Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Jewel,

I think that is fascinating!  One way to sew a straight handstitch is to 
iron a straight crease where you want to sew.  When handsewing I just check 
my edges quite often, but I'm sure I don't do as much as you do with the 
medieval costumes.  Another thought.  If you're using close to that half 
inch or 5/8 inch seam width, can you scotch tape along the edge of the 
fabric, then sew along the inside of your tape?

I don't know that many handstitches myself, just the ones you mentioned, but 
see if any craft stores or sewing stores offer any classes in embroidery, is 
about the only things I can think of, or any books with text instructions.

Judy
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Jewel via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 1:23 PM
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Cc: Jewel
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Sewing for the blind

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

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2015, at 10:05 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk 
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> 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>
> To:  blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> CC: herekittykat97 at gmail.com
> Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 2:26 pm
> Subject: [Bltlk] 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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