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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, I will try this. I ..... |
| 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 ..... |
Recent Answers from Sharon Vogel
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)?
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
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