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Expert: Karen Erickson - 6/10/2009


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QUESTION: Hi

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


---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

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


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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.

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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