[blparent] Sewing (was Diffusing Temper Tantrums)

Fri Oct 26 05:23:10 UTC 2012

The machine I had was pretty basic.  It was an older model, so it had 
buttons to change the stitches instead of a touch screen.  I just played 
around with it till I figured out what worked for me.  I wasn't worried 
about messing it up since it was a $30 garage sale special.  Maybe if you 
had more specific questions, I could help, but it's been a long time since I 
gave my machine away.  A blind crafters list might prove more worthwhile for 
you.

Jo Elizabeth

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may 
kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at 
evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
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From: Jeri Milton
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:33 PM
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I knew that a lot of blind people could sew, but I've always done it
by hand. I've been blind since 1985. My mother has always been extremely
into sewing and has always had a machine. I've never figured it out. I guess
I've always been intimidated by it.

Jeri

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandy
Wojcik
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:21 PM
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Many many blind people sew!!! I made my own dress in high school and did
every part on my own except for cutting the pattern. Check out the Krafters
Korner devision for this and many other crafts.

Bran

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeri Milton
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:06 PM
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Jo Elizabeth, how on earth did you operate the sewing machine?
That's something I just haven't figured out yet. Knitting and Crocheting? Ya
right, not on your life, I can barely spell crochet. Lol.

Jeri

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:16 AM
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Hey, another pumpkin like me!  *Smile.*

I did a patchwork quilt once, from beginning to end, but it was a huge
amount of work.  My ex has it.  I got rid of my sewing machine, actually,
because it went unused for so long after I started my business and had a
baby.

Now, knitting and crocheting, I couldn't do at gunpoint.

Jo Elizabeth

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may
kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeri Milton
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Sewing (was Diffusing Temper Tantrums)

Hi Jo Elizabeth. My mom and I use to take a quilting class together.
I like to sew everything by hand as using a sewing machine is way beyond me.
I sure wish I could though. I have hand sewn small quilted wall hangings and
have started on more than one blanket. I don't do the entire things start to
finish, meaning I don't cut out the pieces and match them up, which is
called paper piecing. I do however do the sewing part of it all. I find it
to be very relaxing. When it comes to fixing stuffed animals or sewing on
buttons, I can do it, but usually I give those to grandma. Don't ask me why!
Lol. I've also hand sewn miniature Christmas stockings for the tree and
created some little ornaments. I don't get to do it as much now that I'm so
busy during the day and then I turn into a pumpkin around nine o'clock at
night.

Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 8:38 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Sewing (was Diffusing Temper Tantrums)

My mom used to sew most of the clothes for my sister and me, especially our
Christmas and Easter dresses.  She used to hire out to do costumes for
school plays, wedding dresses, band uniforms, that kind of thing.  But she's
also said that the prices of patterns, unless you look for them in thrift
stores, which many do carry them, and the price of fabric, have turned a
moneymaking venture into a hobby for her.

I stick to sewing up stuffed animals that get wounded, or occasionally
patching up a pair of jeans or cutting them off and hemming them to make
shorts.  Dry cleaners will even alter clothes, although that gets expensive.

Jo Elizabeth

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may
kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 8:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Diffusing Temper Tantrums (Part of Whoserules should
take precedence?)

Jodi,
I've had the same issues with sewing.
Unless you really want to learn to do this, there is no need. Dry cleaners
will sew things, we had a dry cleaner sew up a hole in my daughter's
favorite blanket.

They will also fix zippers and sew on buttons, though with kids clothes,
it's often cheaper to just throw out the article of clothing and get a new
one usually in whatever size the child is now wearing.

It really isn't economical to sew anymore either given that fabric and
patern prices are much higher then they used to be.
My mom sews and loves it. She's the one that pointed out the economics of it
(it used to be economical, now it isn't).
Nothing stopping you from learning how to sew if you would like, though from
your post it sounds like you only care from a "what if" perspective.  In my
mind that isn't enough reason to want to do it. It's like saying "I should
learn how to fix my washing machine in case it breaks down" when given the
complexity of washing machines, it's easier and cheaper to call a repairman.

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jodie and Kahlan
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 6:28 PM
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should take precedence?)

Jo Elizabeth, your mention of Nanna teaching Sarah to sew got me curious.
You were afraid she'd say, "because Mom can't see to do it,"
and you said you don't enjoy it, but can you sew? I can't sew to save my
life! I can't even thread a needle. An ADL instructor tried hard to teach
me, but with a complete and total lack of success. It wasn't her fault; I
just couldn't get my fingers to do what I needed them to do.
I'm hoping someday to buy and learn how to use a sewing machine in case I
ever need to sew something for Kahlan.

--
Hugs from Jodie and kahlan
"Only a fool walks into the future backward."
Terry Goodkind

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