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Jennifer Thoden

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I can answer all questions related to sewing window treatments... roman shades, window valances and drapes. I am glad to help troubleshoot a design or an issue with a project. I will not offer detailed instructions on exactly how to make a window treatment from scratch. I can also help with sewing home decor and quilting questions. Plus sewing techniques.

Experience in the area

I run a sewing projects web site http://www.SimpleSewingProjects.com where members can enjoy step by step video tutorials on how to sew a project... learn sewing techniques... and print illustrated step by step instructions. The sewing projects range from window treatments, home decor, clothing, tote bags to fun projects. I've been running my online sewing publishing business for about 10 years. I also produce a weekly video podcast show called HowToSewWithJennyT.com showing viewers how to sew.

Publications

http://www.SimpleSewingProjects.com http://www.HowToSewWithJennyT.com http://sewing.about.com http://www.Window-Valance-Patterns.com http://www.YouTube.com

Education/Credentials

Bachelors in Fine Arts from Atlanta College of Art

What do you like about this subject?

I admit... I'm a frabiholic! I LOVE fabric. And if I can find away to create beautiful things with all those fun prints... the better. I love sitting at my sewing machine... hearing the whir... stitching lines... and ultimately creating something useful... and decorative. Us sewers gotta stick together!

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.33
  • Timeliness 8.00
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 13
  • Volunteer Since 2009-08-17
  • Prestige Points 90

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Recent Answers from Jennifer Thoden

2009-11-20 hemming:

To fold the corners, fold the corner in at 45 degree angle. The tip of the corner will lay on the inside of the blanket and the folded corner will be at a 45 degree angle. Now fold the side edges in

2009-11-13 fabric needed:

Assuming your fabric will be about 54" wide, you will need to piece together 2 widths of fabric to get a piece of fabric that is over 60" wide. So you'll need 2 x 80 (160") for the face fabric and

2009-11-12 Making Roman Shades:

Hi! I understand your dilemma. I think that the fact that you have a wide shade is what's causing the sag in the middle. There's nothing holding it up. So, first I would add a weight rod to the bottom

2009-11-05 singer stylist 533:

Hi Debbie, Don't throw it away! Those machines are like tanks and will run forever if you keep them up. I would recommend getting it serviced and see how it works for you. Worse case it doesn't

2009-10-03 basement windows:

I see your design dilemma! I would install a dust board from wall to wall. A dust board is a 1" x 3" board cut to the desired width. In this case about 5.5 feet. I would then sew a 2.5 foot long

 

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