[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

Sun Jul 18 14:39:36 UTC 2021

That is the machine I have, if you have questions, please reach out.

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