[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

Sun Jul 18 02:30:23 UTC 2021

I have a new Singer 4423, which I got because I thought I should start
fresh with a machine I can hope will have no problems that need
fixing! I haven't unpacked it yet.

I also have a vintage Singer 66 treadle machine, passed along to me by
my grandmother; I never saw her use it, she had something more
current, so this had belonged to someone on my grandfather's side of
the family. I love the solid metal feel of this machine, and would
love to get it working, if I can sort out whether it needs repair, and
how to go about it. I've managed to put the belt on the treadle
successfully, but now I need help with the machine itself. I'm not
counting on this as an option, though, it's a project, but this is the
one I'm more drawn to.

Christina

On 7/17/21, Ericka via NFB-Krafters-Korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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