[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewing

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I have machines that date back well over 60 years and I have a computerized 
 machine I bought after I went blind.  I use them all.  I do prefer the  
older machines for certain things and my favorite machine is my old Feather  
weight which I have had since I was 16 and I bought it used.[I am 61 now]   
It has no bells or whistles and just straight stitches, but it is a light 
weight  machine made out of metal, small and compact and works like a charm.
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 8/10/2012 4:25:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
daizies304 at gmail.com writes:

I have  retinitis pigmentosa. I can't see detail. I do see light and mostly 
 
shadows. Seeing color is out of the question. I really don't have any  
experience with sewing. When I was younger, my mom helped me sew/make a  
teddy bear from her stash of old material and cotton. It wasn't very big,  
something I hand sewn. My mom pretty much did all my sewing. At one point  
I 
asked her if she thought I could use the machine and sew. She said  
probably 
not because you would have to see the stiches and how would you  know if 
you 
made a mistake. And to fix it, how would you be able to see  where the hole 
is. So that's why I never persued. I just think it would be  cool to make 
my 
own skirts, instead of searching the stores. Our sewing  machine is pretty 
old. My grandfather built it in the 70's or 80's. I'm  surprised it still 
works. I'm also curious to know if there are adapted  sewing machines for 
the 
blind.

-----Original Message----- 
From:  Jennifer Jackson
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 5:58 AM
To: 'List for  blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  sewing

Yes, of course it is. Tell me some more about your current  sewing 
experience
and what, if any, vision you have, and that will help me  know where you 
need
some support. I am totally blind and have made complete  garments before.
There are others who sew on this list too and I am sure  that between us we
can help you figure out what you want to  know.


Jennifer
-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 12:13 AM
To:  Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  sewing

Is it possible for the blind to use a sewing  machine?  
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