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.
We have a small problem at our workroom. We have a client that wants flat (sheer/gauze) panels. We have tried to use buckram but it causes the panel to buckle at top when panels are open.Do you have any suggestions on how to conceal the drapery hooks?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Sondra
ANSWER: I would like to help... but I am not sure what you mean by a flap drapery panel?
Is it a flat piece of fabric hanging, pleated or what?
Do you have a picture or drawing of what they want?
If you cannot upload photos to this sight, please feel free to attach them and send to me at
homefashionu@gmail.com
always
Karen Erickson
www.homefashionsu.com
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QUESTION: Sorry, The panels are not pleated they are like a ripplefold drapery but no snap tape or a grommeted panel with no grommets.
sondra
Answer Okay...
To recap...
Client wants a flat piece of fabric hanging, it is a gauze/sheer fabric.
Flat panel being hung on what exactly?
If I could look at a photo of what you are trying to do that would be helpful.
