[Nfb-krafters-korner] Need Sewing Machine Recommendations

[Eleni Vamvakari]

I'm looking for a nonelectric one, a foot treadle machine, as you
called it. *smile*  Still, I guess i could start with Grandma's, so
long as the basic ideas are the same.

On 1/27/11, Blindhands at aol.com <Blindhands at aol.com> wrote:
> Eleni,
>
> Well I am not sure what you mean by mechanical here.  An electric  machine
> is an electric machine.  I personally lerned how to sew on aSinger  foot
> treddle machine.  So no electricity with that one.  Just as fast  as you
> could
> push that peddle back and forth with your foot.
>
> As far as a light weight old machine that just goes back and forth that is
> electric a Singer Feather weight is a fantastic machine.  They can be a bit
>  pricey due to folks wanting such a  small work horse machine.  They  had
> stopped making them, but I think they have brought back that model.   There
> are a lot of sewing machines out there today that you can purchase brand
> new
> for $100.  Start out with Grandma's and if you like sewing go from  there.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 1/27/2011 12:07:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> magkisa83 at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hi  guys,
>
> I can't help but notice that alot of you are into sewing.  I  know
> absolutely nothing about the art but would like to learn.   My
> grandmother has a sewing machine, probably from the 70's or 80's,  but
> it's an electric model.  I want to work with a completely  mechanical
> one.  I adore old technology and have a special love for  all things
> mechanical, so figured I could buy a new/old toy and learn a new  skill
> at the same time.  But I need some suggestions.  Can anyone  recommend
> a simple, durable machine for a beginner?  I would prefer  something
> relatively compact and not the type in the cabinet, but  I'll
> investigate those if they're worth it.  The machine could be  brand new
> or totally vintage.  So long as it's accessible to the blind  and
> affordable (under $100 or $150 at the most) I'm willing to try  it.  I
> know that there are many sewing machine collectors, but my  main
> purpose is to learn, not necessarily to get something of value.   But
> if it turns out to be worth something, that would be  great.
>
> Grandma said that she's willing to teach me.  So if we  start and I
> only have her's to work on, would that cause me a problem later  on
> when I go to a nonelectric machine?  Would it be better for me  to
> learn by hand first?  Also, I've seen many things about patterns  on
> this list and I've always wondered one thing.  How can they  be
> accessible to someone who is totally blind?  That is, do they  really
> explain the pattern?  Is it necessary to have had sight in  order to
> start sewing on your own or could I do it without a teacher?   Keep in
> mind that I've never seen so don't understand colours  etc.
>
> Speaking of sewing, I'd like to pass on an adorable video that I  just
> saw today.  You don't need to see it for it to make you  smile.  Talk
> about starting them off  young!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGzadRSOHbE
>
> Thanks,
> Eleni
>
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