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Sewing Tips If You're Blind, Visually Impaired, or Have Low Vision

Just because you've lost your vision, it doesn't mean you'll have to give up sewing or needlework. These tips and step-by-step "how to" techniques will help you learn a variety of needle threading methods so that you can make clothing repairs, sew on buttons, and even make a blind hem stitch once again.

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First, here are some general hints and organization tips for easier needle threading and sewing [1]

Using Self-Threading Needles

Using a Wire Loop Needle Threader

Using a Hexe or Witch Needle Threader

Leave a comment below to share your tips or advice on sewing.

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