[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Fwd: upcoming class, Hand Sewing Class 101 With Adaptive Tools

[Cathy Flesher]

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> Class name, Hand Sewing Class 101 With Adaptive Tools
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> Craft type, sewing
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> Instructor, Tammy R
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> Class format, zoom
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> Class date, April 22
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> Class time, 7:00 p.m. Eastern
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> Sign up deadline, April 12
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> Class description:
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> In this class we will learn how to thread a hand sewing needle with a wire diamond needle threader using our sense of touch and some adaptive techniques.  We will also go over how to double thread your needle, tie a knot in the end of the thread, how to perform a running and back stitch, and how to tie off your sewing when you are needing to re-thread or end your project.
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> Skills needed:
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> ·        Ability to feel and distinguish between the blunt end and pointed end of a hand sewing needle
> - Finger dexterity to manipulate a small threader and hand sewing needle as guided by instructions
> - Ability to feel thread when wrapped around a finger
> - Ability to use scissors to cut thread
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> Supply list:
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> ·         The following is a description of supplies needed, you can either provide your own, or at the bottom of the supplies list I provide three links to our website where you can purchase supplies if desired.:
> - Hand sewing needle.  We recommend size 3 Crewel needles because they are small enough to hand sew with but have a bit of a larger eye than many hand sewing needles making it a little easier to thread.
> - Pin cushion that you can put your needles and pins into.  If you do not have a pin cushion a Scotch Brite Sponge with abrasive top can work - or you could even use a bar of soap.
> - About 12 round headed pins 
> - Small craft scissors suitable for cutting thread.
> - Wire diamond needle threader.  We recommend the Bow Style threaders because they are a bit larger and more durable than the average wire diamond needle threaders.
> - Small spool of multi purpose thread
> - Small box or container to hold your spool of thread in
> - Safety pin or small Goody snap open hair clip 
> - Cotton fabric you don't mind practicing stitches on with a small hem - like a pillow case, sheet, or fabric napkin
> - Plastic clips can be helpful but not mandatory
> - If you have a magnetic needle holder, and a magnetic wand to find needles this can be helpful but not mandatory.(Mitsy Kit Website Links to Purchase Supplies if desired:
> The following link is for our mini hand sewing toolkit which has all you need except craft scissors, container for thread, and fabric.  Cost is $8.00 plus shipping. 
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> https://www.mitsykit.org/product/crewel-needles-bow-threader-pack/
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> The following link is for our plastic hand sewing toolbox kit which has all you need except for fabric.  Cost is $15.00 plus shipping.
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> https://www.mitsykit.org/product/plastic-sewing-box-with-sewing-tools/
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> The following link is for our coaster kit which comes with enough fabric to make two coasters and has our patented tactile borders which serve as a guide to sew a straight seam allowance.  This is a good entry level project to practice the hand stitching.  Cost is $4.00 plus shipping.
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> https://www.mitsykit.org/product/cotton-coaster-wine-coozie-kit-2-pack-in-dark-pink-green-and-yellow-plaid-on-one-side-and-pink-gold-and-yellow-rose-pattern-on-opposite-side/
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> Note: For the work area preparation I would recommend to have an area at a table and a lipped tray to work in so that it will be easier to find small needles, pins, and threaders if dropped.
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> Sign up here!                 
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