[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

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Sun Jul 18 16:32:32 UTC 2021 

My Grandmother had an old fashioned Treddle version that my Aunt has now, and, it still works.
My Aunt bought my Grandmom a "New Fangled " machine that Grandmom didn't like because it was too modern for her liking, so, my Aunt took it back, and, Grandmom went back to her trusty Treddle model.
We used to say that my Aunt really bought that "New Fangled" machine for herself.

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 11:32 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing patterns

I can see your logic Kristina. Keep us posted on how things go. My mothers had a metal thing that was pressed with the knee and hers was electric. Not super super old fashioned. I had a children’s toy sewing machine that looked a lot like what you described. You had to turn a wheel to get the thing to go up and down.

Ericka Nelson

> On Jul 17, 2021, at 9:31 PM, 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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