[Nfb-krafters-korner] some advice about sewing and sewing machines

[Ramona Walhof]

LM, I don't know if it possible to answer that question so generally.  Much
depends on the skill of the seamstress; more depends on the budget.  Unless
a high degree of skill is already possessedk, I would recommend avoiding the
computer entered designs.  A seam guide that screws onto the top of the
machine can be very helpful.  A simple zigzag machine might be the best.  If
the lady has some confidence and will ask questions, she might take some
lessons from the store that sells the machine.  Questions can be answered by
phone, but if she is a beginner, some direct instruction would probably  be
useful. 
Ramona 

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 4:51 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner
Cc: lmartinez
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] some advice about sewing and sewing machines

Hi,

This email is actually work related so I would really appreciate a reply all
to this email in order to loop my work email in, or you can directly reply
to lmartinez at lighthouse-sf.org. I'll still look at responses here obviously,
but I don't want to miss out on anything.

anyways, we have a husband of an individual who wants to buy a sewing
machine for his blind wife and who would also like someone to give her
lessons on the machine. I wouldn't be surprised if he is willing to pay for
lessons.

I'm hoping to get suggestions on sewing machines that are more blind
friendly than others, and perhaps if anyone is interested in doing some
teaching, well, I'd like to hear from you too! I'm happy to play middle
person for now and pass along his contact info for anyone serious about
teaching.

Thanks for any help.

LM

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