[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Sewing machines

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Bernice.
Yes, I could thread it myself.  The Amato is a very simple machine, no touch
screen or programming of any kind.  I don't think it does fancy stitches,
but I don't need fancy stitches.
Tracy


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So, did you thread it correctly, and could you do it without sighted
assistance? I used one in home-ec in school. My concern is that most sewing
machines today are programmed by a touch screen.
Bernice
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I bought a small sewing machine from Amazon.  The brand is Amato, as I
recall.  I haven't actually used it yet, except as a little experiment to
see if my friend and I had threaded it right.
I'd love a sewing machine class of some sort.  Well, I'm sure I could sew a
bag or pillow case, if I can get fabric.  How do you find nice fabric
online, when you can't feel it?  I'm very particular about my fabric.
Tracy


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I totally agree about the stretching. People are talking about knitting book
bags, and I think knitting or crocheting them is impractical, because of the
stretching. If I had a sewing machine, I wouldn't hesitate to make a lining,
but I don't have one. I thought that cotton would be good because it doesn't
really stretch, but I pulled on my dishcloth and it stretches because it is
knitted. The yarn itself doesn't stretch, but the stitches stretch. I guess
I will stick with scarves and hats that I know will last. I'm thinking about
buying a simple sewing machine. I also have a good friend that sews a lot
and quilts, and maybe she would make me some linings. I will ask her today
Bernice

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Berneice, maybe I missed something, but I suggest you line a book bag to
keep it from stretching too much since books are heavy. The lining can be
plain cotton fablic sewed to the edge of the turndown on top. Or the
drawstring can go through both the lining and the knitted outside. I make
lots of gift bags, but have been too lazy to line them, thinking that people
don't have to carry them around by the drawstrings much. 

RamonaOn Sep 13, 2021 6:52 AM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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> Thanks, Have you done this before? I just love this list! I'm going to 
> do this with cotton yarn until I have the size of book bag I like, and 
> sew the bottom together, and fold down the top with the draw string 
> inside the fold down, and sew it in place. I usually use a size 5 
> needle for dishcloths, so that is what I will do. I'll let you know 
> how it works out. My yarn is variegated, so I'm not going to change 
> color like Tracey suggested, but it sounds fun for a different 
> project. It just occurred to me that this would be good for a potholder.
> I better get busy. 
> Bernice
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> Yes, you would need an odd number so that your first stitch on every 
> row, your selvage stitch, would be good.
> Dotty Martin
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