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Sewing/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I started sewing at the age of 3...thanks to my mom and grandmother, and I am now in my fifties. Home economics classes in junior high and high school helped me to finesse my skills.
Education/Credentials
Palmer and Plesch tailoring class Basically, self-taught...give me the instructions and I will figure it out and then make it better!
Awards and Honors
A few blue ribbons at fairs along the way
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| karen | 01/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would like to thank Sharon Vogel ..... |
| Debbie | 01/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much, that is what ..... |
| Melinda | 01/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much that is really helpful ..... |
| Pat | 12/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your quick and good reply ..... |
| Vicki | 12/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Sharon Vogel
2012-01-20 Clothing that doesn't fit:
Dear Karen, I believe you would be called "short waisted". Have you tried junior sizes in clothing? They generally have a larger waist and are shorter in the body. Also look for pants styles that fit
2012-01-10 hemming suit sleeve:
Dear Debbie, I would determine how much shorter the sleeves need to be, then take the sleeves out of the jacket at the arm hole and shorten the sleeve at the sleeve cap then reinsert the sleeves. Make
2012-01-05 altering a blouse pattern:
Dear Gloria, When one body measurement, like the bust, is much larger in proportion to the rest of a person's figure, you need to buy the pattern that fits that measurement, then alter the rest of the
2012-01-02 old machine:
Dear Melinda, From what I have read about this machine, it is a good one! The following link will tell you quite a bit about the machine: http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/Singer403.html. It uses
2011-12-23 Alter Ladies Jacket:
Dear Pat, The alterations can be done but you may have to take the entire jacket(s) apart and recut the back and armholes using a jacket that fits as your pattern. This way you can make the neckline
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