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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Jenna McAuliffe New Zealand Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 158	I can answer most questions about sewing, altering or repairing clothes or home furnishings, drapes, roman blinds, crafts, pattern alteration... the list goes on!
Karen Erickson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 9.50 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 300	All about home decor sewing, with many tips and trick on how to make a finished project look like a professional was hired to sew them. Specialize in "home decor" sewing. From how to measure, to how to cut and sew. Slipcovers, deocrative pillows, bedding, table accessories, drapery toppers, top treatments and more... I am not able to answer questions about trouble shoot various sewing machines. I can help through most problems with a machine, but when I have done the basics I would refer to an expert. No quilting or garment sewing.
Sharon Vogel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 513	I can answer general sewing questions as well as tailoring, heirloom, menswear, children's wear, craft sewing, quilting and just about any fabric or notion. I can also help with some sewing machine repair and maintenance.
Jennifer Thoden U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.33 Timeliness 8.00 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 10	I can answer all questions related to sewing window treatments... roman shades, window valances and drapes. I am glad to help troubleshoot a design or an issue with a project. I will not offer detailed instructions on exactly how to make a window treatment from scratch. I can also help with sewing home decor and quilting questions. Plus sewing techniques.
Claudia Buchanan U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 117	I can answer most all questions about sewing and fabricating home decor projects. I can not answer questions about kniting,crafts,etc.

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2009-11-04 Altering lined slacks:

Hi Leslie! Congratulations on your weight loss! As a general rule yes, you would separate the lining from the slacks, alter both pieces separately and then re-attach them, but this depends on the

2009-11-04 alterations:

Dear Jenny, For a one size difference, you could either take up 1/4 inch on each seam or 1/2 inch at either side. I don't know how the elastic waist was originally sewn, but if you can, take the elastic

2009-11-02 lining draperies:

Great to hear back from you. The lining is cut shorter than the decorator fabric. With the lining being so heavy and thick in this case you want to take out the bulk. I do not see what your decorator

2009-10-28 attaching lace to a veil:

Dear Sue, To me, a wedding veil is something that very well might become an heirloom. Which means it could possibly be passed down to a daughter, granddaughter, etc. And saying that, I would never consider

2009-10-25 CORSET BACK BRIDAL DRESS:

Dear Lorraine, Thanks for reading my info on the corset back dress, but I was not the one working on the dress. Another reader had written to me for advice on the dress she was making and I was basically