[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Joyce.
I would love a class on how to sew a T-shirt.  I sewed some clothes when I
was a teenager, but that was a long time ago, and I had my mom to help me by
cutting out the patterns and advising me.  I'd really like to be able to
make clothes again.  I find stuff in stores, and I think "I could make
something like this, or even better."  It would be fun to see if I'm right.
Tracy


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Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 3:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

I have taught sewing here at Krafters Korner and listening to your comments
may I make a few suggestions.

First Freezer is perfect to make patterns out of.  It is stronger and will
last a lot longer then the traditional patterns.  Folks also can see thru
the freezer paper and try to get someone to trace the pattern on freezer
paper and cut it out for you.

You can use a piece of clothing that fits you and make a pattern on freezer
paper on it.  Be sure to add seam allowance if you are going to use your
favorite clothing.

As far as sewing on a sewing machine, I have asked  students to have
someoine teach themn to thread their machines.  Different makes and models
thread the machine in different ways..  I have sewn on lots of machines and
probably can sit at any sewing machine and figure out how to thread it, but
I have been sewing  for 60 years and have sewn on a lot of machines.

There has been a couple  of hand sewing classes taught lately, so watch on
this list for more to come.

I have played with the idea of teaching a T-Shirt class, but have not
figured out what to do about a pattern.  I have master patterns of t-shirts
in all sizes from 3 months size to men's 3 or 4 XLarge and all between.   I
have no lightperception and I suddenly went blind 24 years ago and wanted so
badly to get back to my sewing, knitting, & crafting and as I learned how to
do these things without sightthat is why I created Krafters Korner so there
would be a place to come and learn those lost skills and learn new crafting
skills.
Joyce Kane


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Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 2:49 PM
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Cc: Christina V. <bluebonnet1988 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

Well, since I've seen this, I'll attempt to get over my nerves, and say
hello!

I'm new here, not yet a member of anything, but was recommended to look up
the group and page by someone on Facebook. The list seems more like a space
for announcements than a discussion group, so I've been hesitant to post.
But I'm not going to learn anything, that way, am I?
*grin*

Have been enjoying the talk of woodworking, and it's encouraging to hear
what's possible!

But I'm here because I would really like to learn how to sew. I'm totally
blind, so there's the obstacle of not being able to get much from Youtube
videos, and pages with mostly pics for description! I've done a lot of
reading online, and I know the names of the parts of the machine, but not
physically how to locate them on the machine, so can't figure out threading,
etc. I have no sighted assistance with this, at the moment, and I'm a bit
discouraged about it all.

I thought I'd start with sewing by hand, and can devote more effort toward
that when time and 4-year-old twins permit, but some guidance on that would
still be helpful, too; I'm unsure how to create various stitch types I've
read about, as they too never seem to be described in words.

I'd appreciate tips on any useful tools for measuring and cutting fabric.

Just being able to make some basic skirts for myself and my daughter would
be wonderful!

Thanks for any help! I'm open to contact off list, email or by phone, btw.
If anyone happens to be nearby as well, I'm in Austin TX, and it would be
lovely to meet some new friends.

Christina
bluebonnet1988 at gmail.com


On 7/16/21, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thanks Yolanda.  That's a great idea.
> Tracy
>
>
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> Behalf Of Yolanda Thompson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns
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> Hi,
> I sew like this all the time; however, use freezer paper to layover 
> your item and cut your pattern from there.
>
> On 7/15/21, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I don't have anyone to cut out patterns for me, unless I get my 
>> sister to cut one out and mail it to me.
>>
>> I'm wondering, could I get some fabric, lay it over something I like, 
>> cut it out, leaving a seam allowance, and sew it together.  Would 
>> that work?
>>
>> I'd pick out something without darts, pleats, or such, at least to start.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
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