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Expert: Claudia Buchanan - 9/18/2009


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Can you help me take in my pants in the legs...they look to baggy and i would like them to be straight and mor tapered...any help would be appreciated. Thanks JEan

Answer
Start by taking out the hem.  Put the pants on wrong side out and have some one pin the area that you want to taper and ease into the taper section from the original seam.  Basically just stitch them down.  It is best to take out the original seam of trim it when you are finished tapering your pants.

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Claudia 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.

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