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About 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
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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Sewing - lining draperies

Expert: Karen Erickson - 11/2/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi,
The window is 99 x 45. They will be hung on a 1" diameter rod with tabs at the top. How do I line these. I have room darkening lining.?

ANSWER: I am not sure exactly what you are asking regarding this question.

I would like to help very much.

Are the draperies already made?

Have you picked out the fabric?

What do you need to know exactly.

Thanks so much
Karen Erickson
www.homefashionsu.com

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QUESTION: I have the fabric for the curtains and the lining which is room darkening. It is very heavy. I need to know how to put the lining in, I have the curtain fabric cut out just waiting for instructions on how to do the lining part. Does this answer your question on what I need to know?

Thanks
Barbara Steuber.

Answer

line drapery

Great to hear back from you.

The lining is cut shorter than the decorator fabric.

With the lining being so heavy and thick in this case you want to take out the bulk.

I do not see what your decorator fabric in the posting that you send me. What type of fabric are you using?

I ask this as there are 2 ways you can put in your lining, but it depends on the decorator fabric you are using.

Also are you still making tab top draperies?

I take off tomorrow for MN and IL where I will be teaching at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. If I should miss your email via this forum please know to write me directly at homefashionu@gmail.com

always
Karen Erickson
www.homefashionsu.com
homefashionu@gmail.com

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