[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns - basic supplies

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Christina.
Welcome to the list!  No need to be shy.
My mom always cut out patterns with pinking shears, and she gave me a good
pair some time.  Pinking shears make little ripples in the edge, which, as I
vaguely recall, helps the edge not to unravel.
I have a tactile tape measure.  I think I got it from Independent Living,
ILA, but I think it's pretty common.  It might be available from the NFB
Independence Market.  It's 5 feet long and has a big rivet every inch, and
smaller rivets at every half-inch.  It's not totally precise, but it's easy
to use and measures well enough for my needs.
You also need needle threaders.  I forget where I bought mine.  Mine are
pretty cheap, and tend to break after a while.  People here have recommended
a sturdier kind that works well for threading a sewing machine, so maybe
someone will chirp up again, and this time I'll write it down properly.
Tracy


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Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 2:49 PM
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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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Yolanda Thompson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:03 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: Yolanda Thompson
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns
>
> 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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