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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hemming | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to make a receiving blanket for my first great-grandchild (a boy) I will be doing the ... A: To fold the corners, fold the corner in at 45 degree angle. The tip of the corner will lay on the ... | |
| fabric needed | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: i want to make a comforter that when finished will be 60x80 inches; how much fabric do i need to ... A: Assuming your fabric will be about 54" wide, you will need to piece together 2 widths of fabric to ... | |
| Making Roman Shades | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I am making a Roman shade for my window (54.5" wide X 51" long). I am using a silk taffeta that has ... A: I understand your dilemma. I think that the fact that you have a wide shade is what's causing the ... | |
| singer stylist 533 | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i have this machine which i given as a shower gift from my grandmother in 1977. it was a wonderful ... A: Don't throw it away! Those machines are like tanks and will run forever if you keep them up. I ... | |
| basement windows | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to make window treatments for two basement windows. Each window is in an 5.5ft. alcove. ... A: I see your design dilemma! I would install a dust board from wall to wall. A dust board is a 1" x ... | |
| can I alter a king size comforter to full size | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: can I alter a king size comforter and bedskirt to a full size A: It's always easier to go down a size than to get bigger... but I think the challenge here is that ... | |
| box pleated valance | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way to make a box pleated valence that would slip through a pocket rod? It seems like ... A: Yes! It's not ideal, but can absolutely be done. The easiest way is to sew and pleat your box pleat ... | |
| How do you turn it off? | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought this machine for me at auction. The book says it's a 772 Super Zig Zag. My problem ... A: I honestly don't know anything about this machine. BUT... I did some research for you that may ... | |
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Jennifer Thoden
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Expertise
I can answer all questions related to sewing window treatments... roman shades, window valances and drapes. I am glad to help troubleshoot a design or an issue with a project. I will not offer detailed instructions on exactly how to make a window treatment from scratch. I can also help with sewing home decor and quilting questions. Plus sewing techniques.
Experience
I run a sewing projects web site http://www.SimpleSewingProjects.com where members can enjoy step by step video tutorials on how to sew a project... learn sewing techniques... and print illustrated step by step instructions. The sewing projects range from window treatments, home decor, clothing, tote bags to fun projects. I've been running my online sewing publishing business for about 10 years.
I also produce a weekly video podcast show called HowToSewWithJennyT.com showing viewers how to sew.
Publications
http://www.SimpleSewingProjects.com
http://www.HowToSewWithJennyT.com
http://sewing.about.com
http://www.Window-Valance-Patterns.com
http://www.YouTube.com
Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Fine Arts from Atlanta College of Art
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