[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing Machines?

[Zimmer, Cindy]

Dani,
Yes, you can learn to sew.  I have taught many clients how to sew.  Both Joyce and Ramona have taught sewing classes to KK Members.  I have added their names to this e-mail.  Maybe one of them is up to teaching a beginners class soon.



Cindy Z.



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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dani Pagador via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 4:02 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dani Pagador <daniknits at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing Machines?

Hi, Everyone.
I'm coming out of lurkdom to ask if it's possible to learn to use a sewing machine beyond just sewing straight seams. I have a seam guide and access to a surger and an industrial strength sewing machine--my Mom used to sew out of her home and has four or five different machines that she might let me use if I could help her be comfortable with the idea, and could get help learning how to use them. I need too decrease the size of a bed encasement, which would mean taking it apart and cutting the fabric down to fit my matress, then sewing it up again, including a zipper and Velcro closures. The concept seems easy enough to do aside from the zipper learning curve. What are your thoughts?

I know I could probably bring it to Mom and get her to do it, but I want to be able to work with the machines and materials and concepts myself and manage my own sewing project needs. I've always wanted to learn to sew, but there's no local resource. My local VR center has a manual arts/woodworking class, but no sewing class. And I don't want to have to enroll in the whole program just to be able to take a sewing class.

Mom is in her seventies, and I want her to be around for a looong time yet, but have to think about that she might not be for some unforeseen reason. I want to learn to sew to keep her with me after she's gone.

Thanks,
Dani

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