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Expert Profile: Karen Erickson

Expertise:  All about home decor sewing, with many tips and trick on how to make a finished project look like a professional was hired to sew them. Specialize in "home decor" sewing. From how to measure, to how to cut and sew. Slipcovers, deocrative pillows, bedding, table accessories, drapery toppers, top treatments and more... I am not able to answer questions about trouble shoot various sewing machines. I can help through most problems with a machine, but when I have done the basics I would refer to an expert. No quilting or garment sewing.

Experience in the area
Started sewing at the young age of 10 years. In 1986 opened up my own Designer Sewing Workroom, in 1998 started teaching workshops and classes to others in my Industry. In 1998 established Slipcover America Inc, produced 3 DVDs. I have traveled to the American Sewing Guild Conferences and various Sewing Expos in both the US and Canada, as a speaker, teaching and instructor. Also was on staff at the CHF Drapery School in North Carolina as the Slipcover Instructor. Continue to speak at special engagements at Fabric and Sewing stores throughout the country. In 2006 established Sonoran Sewing with an associate Claudia Buchanan in Arizona where we do specialized in "home decor" sewing workshops and retreats throughout the year.

Organizations
Slipcover Network Drapery Pro Window Coverings Association American Sewing Guild

Publications
Sew What Magazine (trade) Window Coverings Magazine (trade) Sew News Magazine Drapery and Window Coverings Mary Engelbreit Home Companion Magazine

Education/Credentials
College degree in Photo Journalism, Chaffey Community College in Cucamong, CA. Years of continual education through conference and workshops dealing with the sewing industry.

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Prestige Points: 520
Knowledge   9.50   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.25   Excellent
Timeliness   9.81   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
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180
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User Comments
Thanks so much for your help. If I go ahead with this project, I will try to send a picture of it - but I'm not very good at doing that yet. Georg
(Georgie on 08/09/08)
Thank you so much. You may have saved my drapes
(Debbie on 07/04/08)
Hi Karen, thanks for your help. I will try it your advise.
(meike on 06/24/08)
Thank you for all your help Karen.
(Lorayne on 06/16/08)
Thank you so much Karen, believe me I have searched everywhere and you are the only one to respond even. I will probably go with the second option of
(Lorayne on 06/07/08)
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Recent Answers from Karen Erickson
2008-11-19  back pleat drapes Oh My... I think this is the front of the draperies? I personally have never made a drapery with a back pleat before. I think it would be good for some fabrics but maybe not what you are using?...
2008-11-13  drapery woes Wow we have quite a thread going on here with all this info.... I will try to answer and remark to all we have been discussing... 1) Pleats being tagged... You do not have to sew from the top to...
2008-11-09  drapery woes The draperies look beautiful... 1) Did you size your fabric before your started your project? Sizing you press and steam your fabric prior to sewing? It also set your fabric so it doesn't shrink...
2008-11-08  drapery woes Oh my.... I would like to help but need to know a little more about the project? What is the fabric you used for the drapes? Did you iron the fabric? Did you use lining? When you did the...
2008-10-14  Pleated valance with arch I will be away teaching at a sewing show in Canada. I will not be available via computer. If you would like to contact my partner Claudia she may be able to give you some help... homefashionsu@gmail...
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