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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jenny newman | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Andy | 11/02/09 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Good day Sharon. I went to that ..... |
| mary | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for answering so fast now ..... |
| Lorraine | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Links fantastic. More pics and the boning ..... |
| Lee | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice and speedy ..... |
Recent Answers from Sharon Vogel
2009-11-07 Zippers:
Dear Stithcin' Girl, The following site has a multitude of different zippers. http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Hardware-Patterns-Kits/YKK-Zippers The following link will take you to discussions
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
2009-10-28 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
2009-10-21 beginner sewer..maybe??:
Dear Lee, I agree with you that buying an inexpensive portable machine would be beneficial. You can find a good one in the $300 range. The older machine, even though it has been fixed, may give you
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