[Nfb-krafters-korner] General question about sewing on a machine

[Carol Osmar]

Linda, Very good idea, and I have a package of that foam in my 
craft room.

Carol

 ----- Original Message -----
From: "linda" <the_ninn at tx.rr.com
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
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Date sent: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:39:19 -0500
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] General question about sewing 
on a machine

Carol,
Get a sheet of craft foam from the craft store, then cut yourself 
a nice
wide strip
>From this sheet.  Then place it on your machine at the 5/8 inch 
mark (if
that is the seam width you want to use) and use duct tape to tape 
it
securely to your machine.  It is thick enough to give you a nice 
edge to
follow with your fabric and your seams will be straight.

HTH
Have a blessed day,
Ninn
the_ninn at tx.rr.com

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Carol Osmar
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 9:27 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] General question about sewing on a 
machine

I am having a hard time sewing straight seams.  My husband, Ed,
tells me it is because I am trying too hard.  He says the machine
will sew straight if I just make sure the fabric is flat and free
to be pulled by the machine.  I feel like I have to have my
fingers up near the presser foot so I know what is happening.

Do any of you experienced sewers have an opinion?

Carol

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