[Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about a sewing machine

Fri Apr 1 03:17:35 UTC 2016

I will have cited help my mother and my aunt will be able to help me figure it out.

> On Mar 31, 2016, at 20:42, Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Have you sewn on a sewing machine before?  So are you familiar with sewing?
> Do you have some sighted help that could look at the manual and help you to
> learn how to thread it and fill the bobbin?
> 
> Check online for the manual on this Brother machine.  I did a search and was
> able to download the manual for my  Brother 420 and that gave me access to
> it.  So I can read it on my computer.
> 
> I did purchase my machine from a dealer on EBay whose business is in
> Alabama.  I called them up before I purchased it and spoke to them.  They
> are a Brother dealer.  The price was the best and I did my research well
> before I purchased it.  I got an extended work area that I had spoken to the
> lady about and she advised me well with that suggestion.  I got this travel
> tote on wheels to put it in that came free.  It has a solid cover case and
> that was no extra.
> 
> Give them a call and ask them to give you a price for the machine you are
> considering.  At least you will have someone to call up and ask questions
> about it.  You bring it home from WalMart you are on your own.  I forgot
> shipping is free, too.
> 
> Mine has the automatic self threader and it works great.
> 
> I could not figure out how to do the needle threader, so I called this place
> up and talked to their tech folks and he talked me thru it.  He had his
> doubts if he could talk me thru it, but we did good.
> 
> I have been sewing since I was 11 years old.  I have been sewing the last 18
> years without any light perception.  So I have talked blind folks thru
> sewing on their machine and if you need any help I will be here to help you
> out.
> 
> Call 1 877 536 7739
> Ken's Sewing and Vacuum 
> 
> Muscle Shoals, Alabama
> 
> This is who I purchased it from.  Sight unseen.  I knew it was computerized,
> but I figured I could figure it out and I did.  I am still learning.  This
> is also where I found the manual and downloaded it from the website.
> 
> Joyce
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Kebbie Young via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:01 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Kebbie Young <kebbieyoung9816 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about a sewing machine
> 
> I will not be able to try out the machine before I purchase it because there
> is not a craft store or a machine store near where I live, but I will be
> able to look at the display model at my local Walmart. I do believe the
> description said that it has knobs that you turn so hopefully it will work
> for me it also has an automatic needle threader.
> Kebbie
> 
> 
> 
>>> On Mar 30, 2016, at 16:42, Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Kebbie, I really recommend you try out a machine before purchasing it, 
>> especially if your ppurchase is through the mail or online.  I know 
>> nothing about this particular model, but Brothers makes good machines.  
>> If it has electronic settings, you need to find out whether you can 
>> use them.  If it does not have electronic settings, it is likely to be 
>> pretty manageable for a blind person.  It is desirable to have a seam 
>> guide that screws onto the top of your sewing surface.  If it does 
>> not, you can make one, but it will not likely be as firm.  Threading 
>> the machine and the bobbin should be doable on almost any machine, but 
>> some are easier than others.  Some machines have buttons or levers 
>> that you can actually feel.  Some have flat surfaces with electronic
> buttons.  You need to know which you are getting.
>> If they are electronic, you may be able to mark them, but you need to
> know.
>> If electronic buttons show you a series of things one after the other 
>> in the same spot, that may be the most difficult, but you still may be 
>> able to work out a way.  I would not like to get one of those without 
>> trying it out to be sure.
>> You should be able to sew seams and hems with almost any machine.  If 
>> the machine does design stitches, stretch stitches, etc., that's where 
>> the settings can be tough.
>> Good luck!   
>> Ramona
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kebbie 
>> Young via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 2:40 PM
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>> Cc: Kebbie Young <kebbieyoung9816 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about a sewing machine
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Have any of you ever used The Brother 27 stitch sewing machine, 
>> LX2763?  If so how did you like it was it very accessible?
>> I found this machine on the Walmart website and also on Amazon for the 
>> exact same price and has very good reviews so I am considering purchasing
> it.
>> 
>> Kebbie
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