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QUESTION: I want to make a card table cover for a table that is 33 1/2 inches square. How do I miter the corners?
ANSWER: Good afternoon.
Happy to help... Explain what you are actually doing for this project.
Don't understand why you want to miter corners.
Thanks so much
always
Karen Erickson
www.homefashionu@gmail.com
www.homefashionsu.com
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QUESTION: I thought if I mitered the corners, the cloth wouldn't come off while I am playing Bridge.
ANSWER: You do not have to miter the top of the cover, but create corners on the sides to hold the cover in place.
Is this what you mean?
always
Karen Erickson
www.homefashionsu.com
homefashionu@gmail.com
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QUESTION: But how do you create corners?
I hope I can help....
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You have not explained what you have done or are trying to do so, I have my own vision.
Lay the fabric on top of the table wrong side out let the fabric hand over the ends of the table.
Where the corners are there will be extra fabric.
Pin straight down from the corner toward the floor, The extra fabric you are pinning may look like a triangle depending on how much fabric you have.
You do not have to make the top and stitch on the sides, it can be done all in one piece.
What type of fabric are you using?
see photo of table cover with extra in corners....
always
Karen Erickson
homefashionu@gmail.com
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Karen Erickson
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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... Please do not ask me questions about clothing or trouble shooting sewing machines. I appreciate if you ask about home decor sewing.
Experience
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 and 3 CDS. 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, in 2008 www.HomeFashionsU.com 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
Workroom Association of America
Window Coverings Association of America
American Sewing Guild
Publications
Sew What Magazine (trade)
Window Coverings Magazine (trade)
Sew News Magazine
Drapery and Window Coverings
Mary Engelbreit Home Companion Magazine
St Louis Home and Garden
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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