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Expert: Karen Erickson - 6/29/2009


Question
I purchased sheer panels and want to sew several together to use on a sliding glass door.  What is the best way to do that?  If they can't be sewn together because of the finished edges, do you have another suggestion?  Thank you!

Answer
Good afternoon, sorry for the delay as I was teaching at the Slipcover Summit in Seattle Washington.

I'd like to help but need to know a few things.

What type of finished product do you want?

If not professional you could just lay the edges on top of each other and zig zag together.

If you are wanting a professional look I would take apart the side hems and then stitch them together.

Are they lined?  If so then there will be a little more work involved.

If you have more questions do write, and I am happy to help.

If you have digital photos of what you are doing that will help a lot.

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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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