[Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing for an Enthusiastic Beginner

[Ramona Walhof]

J, you can certainly mark some things with a line of pins.  If I understand
what you are doing, I would recommend that you mark where your cuts will
need to be with tape.  You can use scotch tape or adhesive tape, something
that can be removed when you have completed your cuts.  Put it on the wrong
side of the material for good measure, but the tape should not leave marks.
You could run a basting thread, but that is more work.  You can use a
Braille tape measure to know exactly where to place your marks. I would
measure at the beginning, the middle and the end if the cut needs to be very
long.  
Good luck.  And I still encourage you to practice on something cheap.  
Ramona   

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing for an Enthusiastic Beginner

Hi, all,

Ramona: Your understanding of the backstitch is spot-on. It's two steps
forward, one step back.

It looks like I'll have to measure, crease, cut, and sew the pieces.
No pattern. One of my big questions still is how to mark the material since
I can't use chalk. I was considering wiki-sticks or puffy-paint, but either
options seems potentially catastrophic.

Tips for marking material in a tactile way?

Michelle: Ha. I love that you're on this list. Go figure. So now we'll be
sewing buddies, too!

Be well and warm,
J


On 12/21/14, Michelle Creedy <michelle.creedy at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi J
>
> What a cool thread! I was just saying to my friend that I want to 
> learn to sew today. Looking forward to getting lots of tips.
>
> Michelle
>
>
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>
> Hi, all,
>
> I'm just getting into hand-sewing. I have the basic supplies, but I 
> have no idea how to mark my cloth or follow a pattern as a totally blind
person.
> Help?
>
> Be well and warm,
> Have a very merry Christmas,
> J
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--
J Louchart

"Everyone is a genius; but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a
tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -- Albert
Einstein

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