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

Sun Jul 18 02:53:00 UTC 2021

Speaking of the independence market, does anybody know what’s going on there? Every time my husband or I have called wanting to order some thing nobody answered the phone. And you can’t order things online either. What’s up? Very very annoying!

Ericka Nelson

> On Jul 17, 2021, at 10:17 AM, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got both of mine, from the NFB store, but they do not sell them, any more,
> how sad!
> I love mine, too!
> I also have a braille, metal folding ruler, that I keep in my notions case.
> Sure handier than a regular ruler!
> I have had it for many years and sure would like it to be sold, again.  It
> is very handy for measuring small items!
> 
> Terry
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 9:48 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns - basic supplies
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner [mailto: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
> Cc: Christina V.
> 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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