AboutKaren 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 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.
Question What is a good source for grommets that will reliably stay in place? I am making draperies for a contemporary living room. I can not afford to spend more on grommets than I am spending on fabric.
Answer Sorry for the delay.
I have been on the road teaching and am in my office for 2 days and then off to Long Beach,Ca for ETA California Show
I read that you are on a budget. I am not sure what you are spending on grommets, or what your research has been previous to contacting me.
Grommet Treatments are beautiful and very contemporary look. You have made a good choice.
I there are 3 types of grommets you can use:
Metal which do require a machine to press them into the fabric.
Plastic that snap into the fabric after you have cut out your circles.
Grommet tape, which you snap your rings onto.
Our personal preference for a quick and easy grommet treatment is the grommet tape. It is easy to apply, does not need a press,pre-determines placement of grommets. These can be sewn or a no sew project.
