[Nfb-krafters-korner] SEWING MACHINE

[Ramona Walhof]

Thank you, Cindy.  Where have I been?

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] SEWING MACHINE


> We use these to thread needles for hand sewing too.  They are great.  One 
> trick when using them is to keep the solid end of the threader back in 
> your fingertips to keep total control over it.  If you don't, then it 
> allows the end of the threader to bend and it makes it harder for you to 
> thread your needles.  It can also be used to thread sewing machine needles 
> with an eye on the side.  If you are having trouble getting the thread 
> through the loop of the threader (due to dexterity issues), wrap the 
> thread around something larger like a crochet hook handle or pencil and 
> then stick that item through the loop.  Unwarp the thread from the item 
> and continue on with threading your needle.
>
> Another trick is to cut the end of the threader at a diagonal to give you 
> a point.  This helps some locate the eye of the needle better when trying 
> to thread the needle.
>
> Don't forget about the groove that is in the sewing machine needle.  If 
> you take your threader and move it horizontally across the needle you can 
> feel where the groove is.  That groove will lead you toward the eye of the 
> needle and help you stay lined up.  Sometimes it is a gentle shove to get 
> it to go through the eye but it works great!
>
> The brand name that we have purchased them under is GUM/Butler.  You will 
> find them in your stores near the toothbrush and toothpaste isle.  They 
> are usually hanging up in your store.  They were originally designed for 
> dental bridge work.  The package I have on my desk right now came with 25 
> in the package.  In Nebraska, we can get them for about $2.25 at Wal-Mart, 
> Walgreens etc.  Independence living aids and Maxi Aids sell them for 
> $3.25.  NFB independence market did not have them listed on the internet, 
> but I have seen them at convention.
>
> Hope that helps!!
>
> Cindy Z.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewell Boll
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:43 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] SEWING MACHINE
>
> Hi Ramona,
>
> thank you.  Yes, it is called dental floss threader.  It works great if 
> the
> needle needs to be threaded from front to back.
>
> How are you doing on the knitting machine?
>
> Jewell
>
>
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