[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing Machines?

[Ramona Walhof]

Dani, you can certainly learn to use a sewing machine.  I would recommend
beginning with straight seams and moving on to other things as you are
ready.  Because the mattress is so large, it will be a little unwieldy to
handle, so I would not sttart with it.  Try a bag or an apron or a pillow;
then add patch pockets; then try putting designs on the pockets.  We have
had several machine users on this list.  Don't know for sure how many are
still active, but some.  I can give you some guidance; So can Joyce; and
others.  If your mother gets past her worries, she might get excited.  You
can't know for sure until you try. Don't be afraid to ask questions onlist
or offlist.   
Ramona

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 3:02 PM
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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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