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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 - Puckered Panels


Expert: Karen Erickson - 6/30/2009

Question
How can you keep the seams in panels or sheers from puckering when sewing seams together? I use a walking foot and that still does not work. The area around the seams pucker and the fabric appears to have shrunk. Please help!!!

Answer
Oh my, I hope I can help.

There are several questions I may need to ask to try to figure out what is going on.

Are you in business?

What type of fabric are you using?

What size needle?

What type of thread?

What is the length of the stitch you are using for each panel and shear?

Have you lined the panel drapery?

Can you send me a digital photo of your problems?

Thanks so much
always
Karen Erickson
homefashionu@gmail.com
www.homefashionsu.com


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