AboutClaudia Buchanan Expertise I can answer most all questions about sewing and fabricating home decor projects. I can not answer questions about kniting,crafts,etc.
Experience Yes, I have owned a professional interior design workroom for 10 years. We specialize in window treatments, bedding, slipcovers, pillows,etc. I also teach hands-on sewing and business classes in my studio.
Organizations Window Coverings Association of America, American Sewing Guild, Workroom Association of America, Slipcover Network, Drapery Pro
Publications Press Release in local news paper
Education/Credentials Attended workshops and training class at trade events.
Awards and Honors Slipcover Fabrication awards from the Custom Home Furnishing Conference in Greenville,SC
Past/Present Clients I sew retail and wholesale for the Interior Desing Trade.
Question I am making a cushion for a rocking chair. I need to make the ties to tie the cushion to the chair. I cut strips 1 inch wide and I want to fold them in half, and stitch on the wrong side. How do I turn them right side out without tearing the fabric? I am using cotton.
Answer Roberta,
It can be done with a lot of patience. Sew one end closed and then use a pencil or something very small and pull the fabric over the end of the pencil, slowly advancing the fabric over the pencil until you get the strip turned right side out.
If were me, I would fold the fabric and top stitch in on the right side of the fabric with matching thread, no one will notice and it would be much less work.
Good luck with your project, send me photos of your chair and cushion.
