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Jenna McAuliffe
returns 03/01/2012
Expertise
I can answer most questions about sewing, altering or repairing clothes or home furnishings, drapes, roman blinds, crafts, pattern alteration... the list goes on!
Experience in the area
My mother started me sewing when I was 4 and I’ve never stopped! I trained as a fashion designer 15 years ago and have been specializing in weddings since then, along with a side business in making drapes, blinds and home furnishings for commercial contracts. I also participate in just about every kind of craft I can find.
Education/Credentials
Bfa.fashion and a whole lifetime of figuring it out!
Awards and Honors
First in class at graduation, first in tailoring. Finalist in NZ Smokefree awards 1998
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George | 11/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reply. Yes yours is ..... |
| Lori | 06/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! That should be quite simple! ..... |
| Kira | 03/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Jenna! That's a wonderful reply ..... |
| Jane | 02/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jenna gave me the answer I needed ..... |
| Sheila | 02/23/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, Jenna. Good luck ..... |
Recent Answers from Jenna McAuliffe
2011-11-12 Cravat and Ties need:
Hi George, I'm sorry, I don't understand your question: Do you need to sew a cravat and tie or to buy them? If you are after a sewing pattern to make them yourself or to have them made, try http://voguepatterns
2011-01-04 Pants:
Hi Bud! First, congratulations on your weight loss! The seamstress should be able to do whatever you ask her to do, including narrowing the seat and legs of your pants, if those are your instructions
2010-06-18 upholstery question:
Hi Tamie! I can't answer your question specifically, as I live in New Zealand and our stores are different from pretty much everywhere else in the world. However if you go into your local fabric store
2010-05-24 strapless dress:
Hi Kara! Sorry for the delayed reply - I just returned from a holiday and found my vacation settings were somehow messed up - I'll get to sorting that out next! First though, your dress - yes you
2010-03-29 Lenthen a wedding dress:
Hi Jessica So sorry for the delayed reply - surprise houseguests before the Easter break have kept me away from the computer! So, your dress. It is gorgeous, and congratulations on finding your
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