[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewing

[Henrietta Brewer]

You might make some adaptions yourself. Like marking the measurements for seam gauge. But a simple machine with dials and levers can work nicely. 

One thing I did to save time is to put a piece of masking tape on the end of my thread while threading. I was doing the threading without it but it took forever. Then I cut the tape off before threading the needle.

Oh, and for how would you know if you made a mistake? Can you find a hole in your clothing now? In fact, I have never left a hole in my sewing. Might have made seams that were not so straight, Might have kept sewing when the thread broke, and even sewed two pieces together so one was inside out but never left a hole in anything. lol

Oh, to keep my quilt pieces on the same side I pin the colors together wiht the head of the pin on the right side. 

Lots of things you learn as you go. But skirts might be a good way to start. 
Henrietta
On Aug 10, 2012, at 4:26 PM, Nikki wrote:

> Are they adapted?
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Tanya Wheatley
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 6:14 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewing
> 
> Yes, it is. I have three electric sewing machines and three treadle machines
> that I use!
> 
> Tanya
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 1:13 AM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewing
> 
>   Is it possible for the blind to use a sewing machine?
> 
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