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

[Ramona Walhof]

Carol, don't be intimidated about overalls and T-shirt.  There are seams 
that curve, but it is time for you to take on seams that curve.  You have 
done very well with the apron, so try the overalls.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carol Osmar" <osmarc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] General question about sewing on a 
machine


> Ramona, I have finished my homework and can't wait for next weeks class. 
> I thank everyone for there help.  When I finished I showed it to Ed, I 
> told him I was especially nervous about the 2 seams we made to divide  the 
> pocket  into thirds.  He said, oh, I didn't realize you even did that.  my 
> red stitches  ran straight along the one quarter inch wide red stripe and 
> he didn't even see it until I brought it to his attention.  The suggestion 
> you made in class, to iron  a crease in the fabric to folow really helped 
> too.
>
> Thank you all again.
>
> Carol
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ramona Walhof <ramona.walhof at gmail.com
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:07:39 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] General question about sewing on a 
> machine
>
> Carol, you have received a lot of great suggestions, so you can experiment
> with them.  I have just one more.  Be sure that your fabric that lies to 
> the
> left of your presser foot does not get twisted or too wadded up.  Your
> husband is right, that your machine does not need a lot of help to pull 
> the
> fabric through as it sews.  However, a little guiding on the right helps.
> It is also important to be sure that nothing pulls from the left.  And 
> when
> you are sewing a fairly long seam, try some speed.  When sewing slow, you
> are more likely to move your hands and the fabric sideways.  Not everybody
> likes the same type of guide, so you just have to experiment some.  Also, 
> be
> sure that your thread at the beginning of the seam does not catch under 
> the
> presser foot or on the cabinet.  That causes your fabric to bunch up, and
> then it will not move smoothly forward.
>
> It is so exciting to have so many sewers all sharing ideas.  I am looking
> forward to learning more about what you make.
>
> Ramona
>
> Ramona
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carol Osmar" <osmarc at sbcglobal.net
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 8:27 AM
> 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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