[Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing machine project?

[Henrietta Brewer]

Thanks, you helped me remember the honorable mention I got in youth Fair all those many years ago. I made a jumper with a zipper.

When the kids were small, I did make some things. Not clothes but I remember a poncho with a smily face sewn on the front and fringe attached.  I sewed lots of port-a-crib mattress covers or sheets by making a pillow case like thing from the good parts of old sheets.  They were great. If one side got messed up, I could flip the mattress for another try. lol

I used to thread the machine without using sight then, and did fairly well by myself. But I loaned my machine to a daycare center and never saw it again.  I often think of buying another machine, but buying it sounds like a major event, let alone learning it. 

But all this talk has me thinking more about it. I have a Grand Daughter or two that might be interested in learning with me. 
Henrietta
On Feb 12, 2011, at 3:23 PM, slerythema wrote:

> My mother says that we have one of those small sewing machines but I have
> yet to see it. I would like to learn to use it so that I can sew seams on
> linings for purses. 
> 
> When I was sighted, I did take sewing as part of home ec. My sewing was
> okay, but it wouldn't win any awards. Needless to say, we do not need to
> count how many years ago that was.
> 
> Cindy S.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of linda
>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 6:17 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing machine project?
>> 
>> 
>> Joyce,
>> 
>> I bought a new sewing machine a couple of years ago that is 
>> self threading...yeah, well...I did learn to do it, but it 
>> has been so long since I have done it, I would have to get 
>> the instructions out and have someone coach me on how to do 
>> it again!  Also, I use craft foam taped around the bottom of 
>> my machine as a sewing guide.  It provides a raised edge for 
>> me to follow along for straight sewing.  I don't know if I 
>> would be able to do any curved seams. 
>> 
>> Rusty, but willing to learn!
>> Ninn
>> the_ninn at tx.rr.com
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Blindhands at aol.com
>> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 2:29 PM
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>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing machine project?
>> 
>> Who has a sewing machine and knows how to use it?
>> 
>> Joyce  Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
>> Blindhands at AOL.com 
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