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

Sun Jul 18 10:56:40 UTC 2021

I have no answer, but the Independence Market not allowing online
orders, forcing less independence by making people call... why do they
do this? These aren't the early days of the internet, anymore. It's
annoying and makes no sense. It's good to have this phone in option,
but it shouldn't be the only option.

In the past  have wanted to buy a telescoping cane from them, and a
heavy steel slate, but gave up on it because it was inconvenient. I
eventually found the slate at a Lighthouse store instead.

Christina

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