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

[Kebbie Young]

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-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [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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