[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

Ericka dotwriter1 at gmail.com
Sun Jul 18 02:06:41 UTC 2021 

Anyone want to come to Wisconsin to do a presentation next April or March?

Ericka Nelson

> On Jul 17, 2021, at 1:58 AM, slery via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> We have plenty of people like this and at one time considered state chapters but there have never been enough people to make a state chapter work. Several of us have had demos or a gathering of crafters at our state conventions to get the word out.
> 
> Cindy
> 
>> On 7/16/2021 11:15 PM, Ericka via NFB-Krafters-Korner wrote:
>> Thank both for your story and diehard crafting committment. This is a great resource, great people and honesrly wish there were state krafter clubs.
>> 
>> There are lots of blind peoples in Janesville WI. I am hoping to meet some crafters here to connect with. Hands om teaching is easiest for me.. you all are great teachers I want you to know, but I want someone to feel what I doing and get instant feedback. I am a pathetically slow learner.
>> 
>> Ericka Nelson
>> 
>>>> On Jul 16, 2021, at 2:30 PM, Joyce Kane via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>> Of Christina V. via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 2:49 PM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----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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