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About Sharon Vogel
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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
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

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Sewing Machine Help7/3/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I have a Singer 2263 and my needle broke and when I replaced it, it no longer works. I know the ...
  A: If you hit something with the needle causing it to break then it probably is the timing. The only ...
Mystery Presser Feet6/30/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I finally organized all of my presser feet and came across two that I could not identify. I wonder ...
  A: Great question! The foot on the left is a gathering foot and the one on the left is a cording foot. ...
sewing knits6/30/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I am short waisted and have to alter some knit tops. I cannot get my machine to stitch the fabric ...
  A: Some machines just do not like knit fabrics and it can be a challenge to get them to stitch without ...
recycled pillow stuffing6/30/2009Claudia Buchanan
  Q: I'm on a big budget pinch and I have a project that I would like to do in the cheapest method ...
  A: Christy, You could stuff your pillows with almost any thing at this point. But think about ...
Puckered Panels6/30/2009Karen Erickson
  Q: How can you keep the seams in panels or sheers from puckering when sewing seams together? I use a ...
  A: Oh my, I hope I can help. There are several questions I may need to ask to try to figure out what ...
identifying a "part" used in sewing6/29/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: Invisible suspenders go under a blouse to hold up a skirt. It is like a garter--a metal hook or ...
  A: Well, you almost stumped me with this one because I had never thought of what that part of a garter ...
Sewing Panels Together6/29/2009Karen Erickson
  Q: I purchased sheer panels and want to sew several together to use on a sliding glass door. What is ...
  A: Good afternoon, sorry for the delay as I was teaching at the Slipcover Summit in Seattle Washington. ...
tension on my Pfaff 230-2606/28/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I'm working on a simple quilt with my new to me Pfaff 230-260. I'm having a terrible time trying to ...
  A: Tension problems can quickly drive you crazy! If changing the tension with the upper knob is not ...
cap sleeves6/25/2009Sarah
  Q: i am trying to change t-shirt sleeves into cap sleeves because they look nicer I think. The last ...
  A: In order to make the armhole small enough, you need to start with a shirt that is a little to big, ...
singer 638 - replacement needle bottoms out6/24/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: machine worked fine till needle broke. have two packs of replacement needles, both packs are the ...
  A: It sounds as if you are not getting the needles inserted quite far enough or the needles are not the ...
Sewing6/24/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I am making bean bags,on a few of them the material is giving out by the seam. What am I doing ...
  A: Are you overcasting or zigzagging the seam edges? Finishing the seam edges will stop any fabric ...
alterations6/23/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I need to know how to let out a pair of suit pants waistband(size 18 child)
  A: I am assuming this is a size 18 boys waistband. There should be a seam in the waistband in the ...
sewing a patch on a racing suit6/18/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I am using my machine to sew a simple circular patch on my son's racing suit instead of sewing it on ...
  A: If the patch has the satin stitched edge, I would match the thread and sew it on using a zigzag ...
bobbin thread isn't picking up6/17/2009Vinette de Phillipe
  Q: The needle on my Singer Touch and Sew Model 640 won't pick up the bobbin thread while sewing. Any ...
  A: could be the needle is wrong, the top of the machine is not threaded correctly, or there is not ...
beginner..obviously6/16/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: good to meet you. I currently have a couple pairs of jeans that need some stitching/sewing. I'm ...
  A: I am sending along a couple of websites that give good instructions for repairs. I hope they are ...
Altering an elastic waistband in pull on slacks6/10/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I have lost some weight and want to alter a few of my elastic waist pants. They fit ok if I pull ...
  A: Congratulations on the weight loss! To fix your pants, put them on and with pins, mark where you ...
Flat Drapery Panels6/10/2009Karen Erickson
  Q: We have a small problem at our workroom. We have a client that wants flat (sheer/gauze) panels. We ...
  A: Okay... To recap... Client wants a flat piece of fabric hanging, it is a gauze/sheer fabric. Flat ...
Flat Drapery Panels6/10/2009Karen Erickson
  Q: We have a small problem at our workroom. We have a client that wants flat (sheer/gauze) panels. We ...
  A: I would like to help... but I am not sure what you mean by a flap drapery panel? Is it a flat piece ...
zipper inserted and now splits apart6/10/2009Sarah
  Q: I inserted a zipper in a handbag I am sewing. I added the handle and when I went to close the ...
  A: The zipper is salvageable, but it will take a little ripping at the base of the zipper, to get the ...
mens sleeve suit jacket cuff6/9/2009Sarah
  Q: just checking about taking up a suit jacket sleeve cuff with the buttons and all? my friends son, so ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes, your inclination is right - you want to carefully ...
silk drapery6/8/2009Karen Erickson
  Q: I have been making draperies both lined and un lined for a number of years. However I have been ...
  A: I hope I can help you with this project. I do have a few questions beyond what you have written. ...
shortening pants at crotch6/7/2009Sarah
  Q: I have elastic waist pants that the crotch is way to long almost to my knees. They also have pockets ...
  A: You won't be able to shorten the pants from the crotch. If you think of a pant pattern, shortening ...
hemming cuffs6/6/2009Sarah
  Q: I have this mans jacket that needs the sleeves hemmed about 3", it has a lining ,,, so how do I ...
  A: First, mark where you'd like the new sleeve length to fall. You're going to have to remove the ...
neckline heming of stretchy nylon material6/5/2009Sarah
  Q: I am trying to hem the neckline of a stretchy nylon material..(remember the silky, stretchy material ...
  A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you are using too many stitches per inch. You can try ...
how turn a narrow tube right side out6/4/2009Claudia Buchanan
  Q: I am making a cushion for a rocking chair. I need to make the ties to tie the cushion to the chair. ...
  A: Roberta, It can be done with a lot of patience. Sew one end closed and then use a pencil or ...
Protecting fabric transfer-ons5/28/2009Sarah
  Q: ) I'm considering printing my own designs off the computer and transferring them onto t-shirts ...
  A: There are a few ways to help protect iron on transfers, but they mostly have to do with the wash ...
Stitch witchery hem5/27/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I am in a pinch because the dress I'm wearing in a couple days is too long and it is a ...
  A: No, I would not use one of the iron on hem tapes or stitch witchery because of the amount of heat ...
SEWING SPANDEX MATERIALS5/27/2009Sarah
  Q: i AM SEWING SPANDEX MATERIAL (WITH COTTON LINING). AM USING A ZIGZAG (#4 STITCH). SEAM DOES NOT ...
  A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you are using too many stitches per inch. You can try ...
Crotch Problem ?5/27/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I am short and overweight. My problem is that the only pants that fit me correctly are the petite ...
  A: This is not an easy alteration for someone who does not sew a lot, but if you are willing to try, ...
Making collars with stretchy fabrics5/23/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I almost exclusively work with stretchy fabrics (knit fabric, jersey, spandex...) and I was ...
  A: You have discovered that knit fabrics do not work well when making garments that require sharper ...
What clothing cut/ fabric/ detail require tailoring5/23/2009Jenna McAuliffe
  Q: I am going to have my wardrobe tailored as I have to mingle with the rich snob and they look down on ...
  A: Any garment can be mass-made or individually created and/or tailored. A simple skirt for example, ...
making a ruffled edge5/23/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: Not sure what this hem is called but on organza it looks like a curled or slightly 'ruffled' edge. ...
  A: That is a rolled hem. It is done using a rolled hemming foot that comes with most sewing machines. ...
fitting a pattern to these measurements5/22/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: this person is 4'11 with a chest 35.5, a bust 37.5 a waits of 39 a hip of 38 back of neck to waist ...
  A: When picking a pattern size, consider the style of the garment and how the person wants the garment ...
rolled hem5/20/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: how do I sew a rolled him, using a rolled hem sewing foot
  A: It's funny you should ask this question because I just did a lot of rolled hemming on a chiffon ...
Making a Mao collar using knit fabric5/19/2009Sarah
  Q: I almost exclusively work with stretchy fabrics (knit fabric, jersey, spandex...) and I was ...
  A: You can interface any stretchy/knit fabric w/ tricot fusing! Tricot is a fusible made especially ...
gusseted crotch5/18/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I have probably bitten off more than I can chew, but I've agreed to make hiking pants for my ...
  A: I found a pattern for cargo pants at the following link that has the gusseted crotch. You might ...
Ballroom Dancing Gown5/18/2009Jenna McAuliffe
  Q: Do you know of anyone in the industry who will cutom make a ballroom dancing dress, I have been ...
  A: You know, I really wish I could be more help but I did some searching too, and came up empty. The ...
Altering jacket for small bust5/17/2009Sarah
  Q: I have a jacket and also a simple black dress that apparently require a bigger and lower bust, since ...
  A: I recieved updated information from you, quoted below. "Here is the item, and on me it looks much ...
Pants hem5/16/2009Sharon Vogel
  Q: I have a pair of pants that are too short(about 3 inches) to wear with heels. I had the pants made ...
  A: I am curious as to why the pants are 3 inches too short if you had them made? The only way to ...
Sears model 385.8152X5/16/2009Claudia Buchanan
  Q: I was wondering if the bobbin case is causing this machine to not stitch properly. needle seems ok ...
  A: Nick, Even if the needle looks OK, I would suggest that you start by changing it. I suggest ...

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