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Sewing/Expert Profile
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Jenna, Your answer was very ..... |
| Leslie | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sami | 09/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for a quick and clear ..... |
| Maureen | 08/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your prompt and knowledgeable reponse ..... |
| Lorraine | 08/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jenna! Perfect solution! Lorraine |
Recent Answers from Jenna McAuliffe
2009-11-10 Heming a receiving blanket:
Hi Renee! Congratulations on the expected wee one! You will get a better finish hand sewing your hem rather than machine sewing. It does take longer, but you have far more control, you end up with
2009-11-09 mens pants:
Hi Mike! Simple answer... yep, take the 38 back, exchange them for a size which fits in the crotch and get the waist altered to fit. You will have no trouble finding a tailor or dressmaker who can make
2009-11-04 Altering lined slacks:
Hi Leslie! Congratulations on your weight loss! As a general rule yes, you would separate the lining from the slacks, alter both pieces separately and then re-attach them, but this depends on the
2009-10-12 Less puff?:
Hi Evelyn! It is relatively easy to reduce the puff in that style of dress. You can either simply reduce the amount of tulle or organza underneath which supports and puffs out the top layer, or you
2009-10-08 invisible zipper with sheer overlay:
Hi Diana! The sheer overlay should be ept out of the zipper except in the bodice and waistband. In the bodice and waistband, treat the extra layer as a part of the same fabric as the underlay - in
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