[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Beginner Sewing Looking for Supply Suggestions

[Ramona W]

Hi, Kit.A tape measurer is definitely a good idea.  I would check with 
Maxi Aids.  you should be able to find needle threaders from Amazon.  
For hand sewing, self threading needles are fine available at most 
fabric stores.  For patterns, I have somebody cut off the extra tissue 
paper by trimming on the cutting line. If you hold the scissors right, 
you can cut around the edge of each piece.  It also helps to know the 
real shape of the pieces which is easier with the excess paper removed.  
Some blind people have the patterns cut out of heavy paper, but I find 
the tissue paper work fine and is much easier to store.


For machine sewing, you need a guide near the presser foot of the 
machine.  You can bolt it onto the top of the machine if the holes are 
there.  The first one I used was a quilting guide, and there are other 
things you can use besides the presser foot itself.  But you really 
don't need a lot.  I learned to sew the summer before sixth grade.  My 
mother and I just figured out things that would work as needed.  But 
there are quite a few people in this group who can answer questions as 
you have them. We probably don't all do things the same way either.   If 
you believe you can find a way, that makes a lot of difference. I use a 
technique when cutting I would be glad to share with you when you are 
ready. It's the way I guide the scissors.


Best, Ramona

On 11/22/2023 6:20 PM, Kit Aronoff via NFB-Krafters-Korner wrote:
> Hello! I’m working with a lady who lives by me who is teaching me to sew, but she’s not visually impaired or anything. She is suggesting that I get measuring tape, etc. Which makes sense! I actually have some of it, but not in a tactile version.
>
> Does anyone have a list of must-have sewing tools for blind sewers? Or tips for how to use a traditional pattern from the store? She was marking the fabric with chalk but I couldn’t see it. I have some vision, but it’s not amazing. Any suggestions would be helpful!
>
> Best wishes & happy thanksgiving!
>
> Kit
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