Sewing/Experts

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Jennifer Thoden

U.S.
Available
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
I can answer most all questions about sewing and fabricating home decor projects. I can not answer questions about kniting,crafts,etc.

Sharon Vogel

U.S.
Available
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.

Karen Erickson

U.S.
Available
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.

Jenna McAuliffe

New Zealand
Available
I can answer most questions about sewing, altering or repairing clothes or home furnishings, drapes, roman blinds, crafts, pattern alteration... the list goes on!

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2009-11-20 hemming:

To fold the corners, fold the corner in at 45 degree angle. The tip of the corner will lay on the inside of the blanket and the folded corner will be at a 45 degree angle. Now fold the side edges in

2009-11-20 dense foam pillow:

Mary 1. Yes you should cut the welt cord fabric on the bias. You could make your bias in a accent color or the stripe. If you are going to wash the cushion cover you should use cellulose fiber welt

2009-11-19 letting out princess seams:

Dear Chris, Since you are not concerned about the finished appearance, I think it would be fine to add your gussets to the seams. The zipper would be more difficult to work with and I think you can add

2009-11-18 Fabric repair/patching:

Dear Susan, Hopefully the print is very busy so that your repair will not show! You probably have some light weight fusible interfacing around, so cut a piece large enough to cover the slit with about

2009-11-18 Fabric repair/patching:

Dear Susan, I need a bit more information in order to answer your question. Where did you cut the slice out? What kind of fabric are you using? What is the style of the dress (pattern number)?

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