[NFB-Krafters-Korner] independence market was Re: Sewing patterns - basic supplies

slery slerythema at gmail.com
Wed Jul 21 05:06:21 UTC 2021 

thanks, auto correct. That was supposed to be covid, not oviduct.

Cindy

On 7/20/2021 3:29 AM, slery via NFB-Krafters-Korner wrote:
> Just a heads up but during convention it was mentioned that the 
> Independence Market is in the process of putting up an online store. 
> Between oviduct, convention, and this process, there may be some 
> delays but now that convention is over, you should start to see the 
> phone orders going better while they are getting the site up.
>
> Cindy
>
> On 7/18/2021 6:56 AM, Christina V. via NFB-Krafters-Korner wrote:
>> 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
>>>>> [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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