| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Drapery header | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I will be making an 81 inch one piece lined drape to replace an existing one on a ceiling height ...
A: If I were making this I would use a ripple fold track with a snap on tape. This is sewn onto a flap ...
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| Drapery header | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I will be making an 81 inch one piece lined drape to replace an existing one on a ceiling height ...
A: I hope I can help. The best stablizer would be buckram here is the definition: ...
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| bathtub valance on wood or styrofoam | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I've seen valances over bathtubs--usually mounted quite high (near the ceiling). They were either on ...
A: Sorry for the delay as I have been teaching in Minneapolis and now I am in Chicago. I know of ...
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| lining draperies | 11/2/2009 |
Q: The window is 99 x 45. They will be hung on a 1" diameter rod with tabs at the top. How do I line ...
A: Great to hear back from you. The lining is cut shorter than the decorator fabric. With the lining ...
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| lining draperies | 10/24/2009 |
Q: The window is 99 x 45. They will be hung on a 1" diameter rod with tabs at the top. How do I line ...
A: I am not sure exactly what you are asking regarding this question. I would like to help very much. ...
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| pillows and cording | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My Bernina sewing machine can't handle the thickness of sewing shirred piping to decorative pillows. ...
A: Sorry I have been in Kansas teaching at the Original Sewing Expo... If you cannot get this under ...
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| removing crease from lengthened drapes | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I need to let the hem down in some drapes to fit the windows better. There are no tags on them, but ...
A: Good morning.... Hope I can help. Without testing the fabric, you don't know what it is going to ...
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| pillows and cording | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My Bernina sewing machine can't handle the thickness of sewing shirred piping to decorative pillows. ...
A: Wow I hope I can help. We are here to help not only those who want to sew for their home, but also ...
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| Card Table Cover | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I want to make a card table cover for a table that is 33 1/2 inches square. How do I miter the ...
A: I hope I can help.... You have not explained what you have done or are trying to do so, I have my ...
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| drapery/grommets | 10/3/2009 |
Q: What is a good source for grommets that will reliably stay in place? I am making draperies for a ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I have been on the road teaching and am in my office for 2 days and then off ...
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| curtain headers | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I want to make a curtain that will cover a french door. It needs to darken a room for watching tv. ...
A: Wow what a fun situation, but no fun regarding the glare. Are you wanting to have one long pole to ...
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| curtain headers | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I want to make a curtain that will cover a french door. It needs to darken a room for watching tv. ...
A: .. I have to ask questions to give you the right answers, or try to at least. so here are more ...
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| Altering a queen bedskirt down to a full size | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I can purchase a queen size comforter set for half the price of the full set due to a sale. ( Only ...
A: .. 1) If one were to top stitch the fabric in the manner mentioned is see the gathered skirt ...
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| round chair cushions | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have four bendwood chairs that I would like to make cushions for. (attached picture) I have a ...
A: 1) Then cut the foam the size you want the finished cushion to be. 2) Knife edge cushions ...
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| Altering a queen bedskirt down to a full size | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I can purchase a queen size comforter set for half the price of the full set due to a sale. ( Only ...
A: Wow, what a great way to save money. I hope I can help. ...
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| round chair cushions | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have four bendwood chairs that I would like to make cushions for. (attached picture) I have a ...
A: Good morning, I hope I can help you with advise on this. Great idea the pizza pan for your pattern. ...
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| curtain headers | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I want to make a curtain that will cover a french door. It needs to darken a room for watching tv. ...
A: I love the sheers. Can you send me a photo at homefashionu@gmail.com, so I can post it to our blog? ...
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| sewing sheer curtains | 8/17/2009 |
Q: my window is 139" wide, and 93" from top of window molding to floor. I plan to put a pocket at the ...
A: It is the sewers choice. If the fringe has an attractive header I usually let it show. Sometimes ...
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| sewing sheer curtains | 8/15/2009 |
Q: my window is 139" wide, and 93" from top of window molding to floor. I plan to put a pocket at the ...
A: Make sure you have some extra fabric to do some test sewing before you begin to sew on the real ...
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| sewing sheer curtains | 8/14/2009 |
Q: my window is 139" wide, and 93" from top of window molding to floor. I plan to put a pocket at the ...
A: Sorry it has taken me awhile to get to your question as I have been teaching classes. Yes this ...
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| Adding elastic to a readymade bedskirt | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I saw a bedskirt in a catalog that was adjustable for any size bed because it was gathered with a ...
A: Sorry for the delay answering your question I have been teaching classes. I hope I can help you ...
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| altering a duvet | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a king duvet that I would like to cut down to a queen size. Is it possible and what do I do ...
A: Yes it can... You mean a feather comforter? The Duvet is what goes over the comforter? That is ...
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| Elastic Bed Skirt | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 poster bed with a box-spring that is quite high so from the top of the box-spring to the ...
A: Ha.. I hope I can help? Will you be sewing your own bed skirt? If you you will need to attach you ...
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| altering a duvet | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a king duvet that I would like to cut down to a queen size. Is it possible and what do I do ...
A: I hope I can help. But I am not understanding your questions? Why are you wanting to alter a king ...
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| Sheer Curtains | 7/31/2009 |
Q: When using sheer fabric at 114" + wide, are we meant to use this width horizontally so there are no ...
A: Great... Are you in business or are you doing this for yourself? There are several header tapes ...
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| Sheer Curtains | 7/30/2009 |
Q: When using sheer fabric at 114" + wide, are we meant to use this width horizontally so there are no ...
A: I hope I can help. Yes the fabric is designed to be used 114 for the width of the sheer, so you do ...
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| What is the best way to lengthen lined draperies? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have some lined draperies that are not long enough, so I plan to add length to the bottom, so they ...
A: I hope I can help you with this, but I may need a few questions answered. 1) What are the length of ...
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| Inverted Box Pleat Valance | 7/18/2009 |
Q: A friend has selected a heavy linen drapery fabric for me to make an inverted box pleat valance. ...
A: Wow... I agree with you the heaviness of this project is the big question. Supporting everything ...
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| Inverted Box Pleat Valance | 7/17/2009 |
Q: A friend has selected a heavy linen drapery fabric for me to make an inverted box pleat valance. ...
A: I will try to help if I can. Wow... this is a friend? So why does she not want it mounted to wood? ...
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| sewing fringe on pillows | 7/15/2009 |
Q: How do I finish the ends of the fringe on the pillow? Do I zig zag the braded header? I am afraid ...
A: I love to use sealah tape. It goes on easily, is invisible once it is cured. Have you tired it? ...
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| Alteration | 7/13/2009 |
Q: How do I go about altering a queen size bedskirt to a full size bedskirt? ANSWER: Good day... I'd ...
A: Wow then hopefully this should not be too difficult Check measurements but usually the length is ...
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| Alteration | 7/9/2009 |
Q: How do I go about altering a queen size bedskirt to a full size bedskirt?
A: Good day... I'd like to answer this questions but need to know a few more things. Is the bed skirt ...
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| Sewing Lessons | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a good basic knowledge of sewing, which I learned from 3 yrs of home ec in school - 40 years ...
A: Nice to have you write about going into business of home decor. There are many opportunities ...
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| Puckered Panels | 6/30/2009 |
Q: How can you keep the seams in panels or sheers from puckering when sewing seams together? I use a ...
A: Oh my, I hope I can help. There are several questions I may need to ask to try to figure out what ...
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| Sewing Panels Together | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I purchased sheer panels and want to sew several together to use on a sliding glass door. What is ...
A: Good afternoon, sorry for the delay as I was teaching at the Slipcover Summit in Seattle Washington. ...
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| Flat Drapery Panels | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We have a small problem at our workroom. We have a client that wants flat (sheer/gauze) panels. We ...
A: Okay... To recap... Client wants a flat piece of fabric hanging, it is a gauze/sheer fabric. Flat ...
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| Flat Drapery Panels | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We have a small problem at our workroom. We have a client that wants flat (sheer/gauze) panels. We ...
A: I would like to help... but I am not sure what you mean by a flap drapery panel? Is it a flat piece ...
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| silk drapery | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have been making draperies both lined and un lined for a number of years. However I have been ...
A: I hope I can help you with this project. I do have a few questions beyond what you have written. ...
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| Sewing valance trims | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I want to sew a small swag valance and insert a narrow cording and also beading. They both have a ...
A: Wow this sounds like a fun project. This will be a great look. Would love to see all. Can you ...
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| drapery making classes | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some drapery making classes in the Michigan, Ohio or Ill area... any ideas? ...
A: I have several ideas of people who may be able to help you. My question would be where are you ...
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| recovering sofa cushion | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me why a recovered sofa cushion turns up on ends when you sit on it. It was covered ...
A: .. Without see a photo it reads like the outside covers was made too small for the foam cushion. ...
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| converting coverlet | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I purchased an old crib coverlet and I want to make it warmer for the baby. I have never done ...
A: Good morning... I will try to help, but without seeing your crib coverlet and how it is made it is ...
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| tablecloth | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I would like to make a multi coloured (6 squares) organza tablecloth. What is the best method of ...
A: Good afternoon. Sorry for the delay I was away teaching classes at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in ...
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| how to measure a table topper | 2/23/2009 |
Q: How do I measure for a square table topper to fit a round table? The round table si 102"
A: Well my first response is how long to your want the table topper for the round table. Usually what ...
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| Drapery side hems curling out | 2/14/2009 |
Q: The drapery outside fabric is silk with a chenile type strip going across the fabic every 2-3 ...
A: I hope I can help but do need a little more information in order to answer this question. What type ...
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| sewing lessons | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I learned to sew as a young child - sewed for many years throughout my adult life. Unfortunately, ...
A: I did a quick search on google and here is what I came up with copy and paste this link in your ...
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| trying to decipher what's wrong with my draperies | 2/11/2009 |
Q: (or whoever might answer if not Karen) I had some draperies made for me, I'm not a professional or ...
A: Well, it is hard to tell exactly the problem.... Linen even if ironed will not have all the ...
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| sewing lessons | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I learned to sew as a young child - sewed for many years throughout my adult life. Unfortunately, ...
A: Nice to learn you are wanting to sew again. Yes, most of us learn better with hands on classes. ...
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| measurment | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i'm terrible at math. i'm making boxed, welted cushions for patio furniture. i've figured that i ...
A: Oh My... I would like to help, but knowing the dimensions of the project you are doing would be ...
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| draperies | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I made draperies that are on a 16 foot transvers rod. The cord in the rod broke so I replaced it. ...
A: Oh my................... Did you check the measurements of the draperies when you got them back ...
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| Kenmore sewing machine reverse stitch | 1/10/2009 |
Q: the reverse stitch does not work on my kenmore sewing maching model 385. 1884180 everything else ...
A: I am not a sewing machine expert. I wish I were! When I have sewing machine problems I take it to ...
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| Figuring Fabric Amount for Table Runners | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I am currently planning my wedding and think that it will likely be cheaper to make my own table ...
A: Oh my... I feel like this one of those math quiz questions? I'd like to help but need to know a ...
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| back pleat drapes | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I had to start a new thread as I have posted too many follow-ups! A back pleat is just the reverse ...
A: Oh My... I think this is the front of the draperies? I personally have never made a drapery with a ...
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| drapery woes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I made back pleated lined drapes for my living room using buckram as a stiffener. When I hung them I ...
A: Wow we have quite a thread going on here with all this info.... I will try to answer and remark to ...
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| drapery woes | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I made back pleated lined drapes for my living room using buckram as a stiffener. When I hung them I ...
A: The draperies look beautiful... 1) Did you size your fabric before your started your project? ...
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| drapery woes | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I made back pleated lined drapes for my living room using buckram as a stiffener. When I hung them I ...
A: Oh my.... I would like to help but need to know a little more about the project? What is the ...
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| Pleated valance with arch | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am making a 79" wide valance. The valance is to be 24" high with 2 5" razor pleats on each end ...
A: I will be away teaching at a sewing show in Canada. I will not be available via computer. If you ...
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| Pleated valance with arch | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I am making a 79" wide valance. The valance is to be 24" high with 2 5" razor pleats on each end ...
A: Good morning... Sorry for the delay I have been working a deadline for a job. Is there any way you ...
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| spacing when using grommets | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I will be using grommets on fabric that is 54 inches wide. I will be using the smaller ones I think ...
A: Good afternoon... Sorry for the delay. Hope to answer this question but need more info. What type ...
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| sewing with fishing line thread | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have to use my machine to sew some man-made webbing that will be used in scuba diving. Therefore I ...
A: Oh my.... I will try to answer this question.. Water rotts thread, so a nylon thread would work ...
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| bohemian decor | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am moving upstairs in a house i share with a roomie. I will have 2 rooms up there and decided on a ...
A: Well if you don't want to sew, don't have the time, or want to take the time you can use a great ...
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| bedskirt | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to make a tailored pleated bedskirt with split corners. I am confused on how to split ...
A: Sorry I am working a deadline, and have not gotten back to you. A photo would answer many ...
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| bedskirt | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to make a tailored pleated bedskirt with split corners. I am confused on how to split ...
A: Just received your questions... Hope I can help... Is this for yourself? What are you working ...
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| Height for a standard sewing table | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My back is killing me from sitting in my adjustable chair when I sew for any period over an hour. ...
A: I hope I can help... Many of us who sew professionally do all sort of things to get around this ...
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| basket liner | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how I go about making a cloth basket liner? The basket is round; 13" across and 9" ...
A: Good morning... Well it looks like you may have to make some sort of pattern.. Lay paper, or ...
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| Repair Idea | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have some holes in my long curtains. I have an idea to cut some fabric into suitable shapes, maybe ...
A: Good afternoon. Well I may have come across an ideam that may work for you. It is a NO SEW product ...
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| children's lawn swing slipcover? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a lawn swing for my children that has a material covering the swing and canopy - the swing ...
A: I hope I can help.. I have looked at several of these. If it were me, I would make a totally new ...
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| altering a bedskirt | 7/6/2008 |
Q: How difficult would it be to alter a kingsize bedskirt into a queen? I have not touched a sewing ...
A: I hope I can help... It is great and most likely not to hard to do, as you will be making it ...
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| curtain lining shows | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have made straight panels of silk duponi with lining of the type that blocks the sun. The side of ...
A: I can understand your frustration... Is there anyway you could send me a photo of this at ...
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| curtain lining shows | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have made straight panels of silk duponi with lining of the type that blocks the sun. The side of ...
A: Oh my I hope I can help... You did not mention if there was a side hem or not? Is there a side ...
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| Converting fitted sheet from kingsize to queensize bed | 6/23/2008 |
Q: How to converting a fitted sheet from king size to queen size bed? THanks
A: I hope I can help.... Are you wanting to convert to the smaller size without the bed? The easiest ...
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| Sateen drapery lining | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Is there a correct side to this lining & if so, how do I know which one it is?
A: Yes there is... One side is usually shiny and the other is flat. But then that is the lining we ...
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| grommets | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me where to place the grommets when I do my drapes? Thanks Sheila
A: Sorry for the delay, I am getting ready to leave town to teach at the Slipcover Summit in ...
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| Queen size coverlet | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am a quilter and my daughter wants me to make a queen size coverlet with piping with decorator ...
A: Sorry yesteday was our Sewing MeetUp here in Washington, and I had just moved our Teaching Studio so ...
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| altering a down comforter - queen to king | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a high-quality queen down comforter. We now have a king size bed and I would like to alter ...
A: .. Yes, we have done just as you are thinking for customers. Prior to cutting the twin I usually ...
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| sewing trim on inside edge of a panel | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am sewing a pleated curtain panel with trim on the inside edge. How do I sew the trim inside the ...
A: I hope I can help you with this, without seeing a photo of what your are working with does make it ...
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| sewing an angled curtain | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I am sewing a lined rod pocket panel for a window with an angle. The window is 56" on the right ...
A: My suggestion is you do a mock up on a scrap piece of fabric. If you do a mock up you will not make ...
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| sewing an angled curtain | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am sewing a lined rod pocket panel for a window with an angle. The window is 56" on the right ...
A: Hope I can help... Is this an outside mount or inside mount. How wide is this curtain covering? ...
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| elastic bed skirt | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am an amateur when it comes to sewing but I like to try! I have a bedskirt that I would like to ...
A: I would like to help, but am not sure exactly what you are wanting to do with your bedskirt. Is the ...
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| buying fabric for drapes | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How do you measure your windows when you are going to make drapes?
A: Good morning. I will try to do my best to answer this. It is difficult without seeing your ...
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| line draperies | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I read your answer about lined drapes and have some additional questions I have been looking high ...
A: I will try to help do realize it is difficult without photos of what you are doing. 1) You can hem ...
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| basic sewing question | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Have not sewed for over 25 years. A very basic question. When cutting out pattern. "cut 2 on the ...
A: Nice to meet you Roberta even if it is via cyberspace. May I ask what you are creating? That is ...
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| velcro | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I, too am having trouble sewing on velcro. I am sewing it onto two layers of cotton jersey (I am ...
A: Yes, the needle could be too big for the knit but if you don't use a big enough needle, you cannot ...
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| lined valance | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble getting the lining of my valance to lay flat after sewing on 3 sides and ...
A: Is there anyway you could send me digital photos of the problem, so I can look to see what is ...
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| sewing on velcro | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am trying to sew on velcro (using the sew on kind) and cannot seem to get it to stitch. I can get ...
A: Yes velcro can be tricky to sew sometimes. I have a few questions. Hopefully we will find the ...
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| Linen Drapes | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have found your Q & A's to be VERY helpful!! Now I need a little direction. I am in the process ...
A: Sorry for the delay I am in Dallas teaching a class this weekend and have not had much time to get ...
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| Ironing polyester | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Not sure if this falls into your area of expertise, but I could not figure who might know the answer ...
A: I hope I can help... Polyester once folded like you are talking about may never loose the creased ...
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| Amount of Fabric | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am an interior design student and for class we are preparing a budget for our "client." I am ...
A: I will do my best... 1) I will make the assumption that you will be gathering these onto the French ...
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| making a quilt | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I need to put the preschoolers picture on his/her quilt piece. What materials and where may I get ...
A: I hope I can help with this. I am not a quilter but have used a fabric called photo fabric for ...
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| straight of grain | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I purchased 20 yards of decorator fabric online, and was told it was first quality not seconds. ...
A: Oh my goodness... I hope I can help. Is the pattern a plaid or strip? If so there is not much you ...
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| How to draw arch for arched valance | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble hand drawing a decent looking arch. I have marked the shortest point and the ...
A: .. DIY... I suggest you make a template of the arched window. Take paper tack it to the wall and ...
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| How to draw arch for arched valance | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble hand drawing a decent looking arch. I have marked the shortest point and the ...
A: I like to help you with with this but do need a little more info. A you drawing the arch for ...
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| Sewing trim on outside of pillow | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am making some pillows for my bedroom and have purchased a ruffled trim that goes on the outside ...
A: I hope I can help with this. Not seeing exactly what you purchased makes it difficult. The ruffled ...
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| touch n sew 700 | 1/21/2008 |
Q: am trying to sew on fleece fabric - and micro suede but stitches will not catch. Have tried ball ...
A: Without being there it is hard to tell what is wrong but I will try to help.. What type of machine ...
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| touch n sew 700 | 1/20/2008 |
Q: am trying to sew on fleece fabric - and micro suede but stitches will not catch. Have tried ball ...
A: Are you trying to sew both of these together? Fleece and mirco suede? Can you see fleece to itself ...
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| thread problem | 1/19/2008 |
Q: When I sew my upper thread shreads and bunches up above the needle. Why and what can I do to fix ...
A: I hope I can answer your question... My first thought is what type of thread are you using? Name ...
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| Joining Drapery | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Am trying to join multiple width of fabric for a window project am sewing, after several frustrating ...
A: This can be frustrating... The fabric may not be straight on the grain to start. Did you pull a ...
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| Making a Comforter | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My son wants a bedroom with a theme of the Detroit Tigers. Their colors are basically blue with ...
A: #1 The side seam of your drapery is this lined? If you are simply turning the side edge under and ...
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| Sham into curtain | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have four pillow shams that I want to try to make into curtains/valances. I have two windows that ...
A: Great idea... Will you be joining the shams together? Doing a rod pocket to slide the rod into? ...
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| puppet curtain | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am sewing a puppet curtain for the puppet stage and the curtain is going to be a theme of a ...
A: My thoughts are felt would be sturdy to look like the doors and windows are opening. In fact you ...
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| puppet curtain | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am sewing a puppet curtain for the puppet stage and the curtain is going to be a theme of a ...
A: I am very happy to try to help you with this project. I do need to know a few things prior to ...
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| making draperies | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I want to make grommet draperies. I purchased a grommet setter and large 1 1/2 grommets. Although ...
A: I have been thinking about your questions all day as I have been finishing up a job for a client. ...
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| making draperies | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I want to make grommet draperies. I purchased a grommet setter and large 1 1/2 grommets. Although ...
A: I hope I can help... 1) Yes pulling thread is a great way to tell straight on the grain. Are you ...
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| bobbin winder on Shark Euro-pro Intelli-sew | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Ok. I know I have a cheaper machine, but I still love it....except for the bobbin winder. I can't ...
A: .. I have had this happen to several sewing machines in the past myself. If you don't want to take ...
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| singer touch and sew | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I just bought this machine. I know I am doing something wrong because the bobbin keeps jamming up ...
A: I am not a machine specialists. I do not know this machine. Where did you purchase it is my first ...
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| tension - Singer 401A | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have an old Singer 401A. It's been recently tuned up and oiled. The tension is very tight and I ...
A: I am not a sewing machine expert. But if you can't sew with it and the sewing person tuned it up ...
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| repairing nylon tear | 12/11/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to repair small tears (2" or less) in nylon clothing items which get regular ...
A: My expertise on this forum is about Home Decor Sewing, not clothing, but I will try to respond. It ...
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| sewing a pillow case | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I bought my wife a sewing machine, Taylor 935FA, and one of the accessories is the side cutter II. ...
A: Wow I am not sure what she did. Usually if one stitched a seam it should hold together. I do not ...
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| Valances with back tabs | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have looked in several pattern books as well as many web sites and have been unable to find either ...
A: I am not sure how to answer this question. Tips....? Have you sewn draperies before. Back Tab ...
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| patio door drape | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a big sliding glass door that I would like to cover with a single panel drape and a valance ...
A: I was going to ask you if you were using lining. I am very glad to learn that you are as it will ...
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| patio door drape | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a big sliding glass door that I would like to cover with a single panel drape and a valance ...
A: No you do not need draper weights these are usually used to keep the corners from flairing out. If ...
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| decorator shower curtain | 10/15/2007 |
Q: How much material of a 54" width do I need to make a shower curtain (which will be pulled to one ...
A: It all depends on how much fullness you want when the curtain is open, and the type of fabric you ...
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| Sewing Machine Problem | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I sew a little. Am not professional by any means. I haven't sew in a number of years but when I ...
A: I do not profess to be a sewing machine expert.... Has the needle dropped? Was it replaced ...
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| swing canopy | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I found your last answer to a canopy question helpful. Now I would like to have a simple & easy way ...
A: Without seeing what you are working on I cannot really give you a full answer. Can you take ditigal ...
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| Grommets on draperies | 10/1/2007 |
Q: How do you determine how many grommets are required for a pair of draperies that is 96" wide?
A: Lorraine.. It depends on what you would like the drapery to look like. 1)Do you want the fold to ...
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| sewing cross stitch on pillow cover | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 5"x7" cross stitch that I want to sew onto fabric for a 14"x14" pillow cover. How would I ...
A: There are two ways to put the x-stitch onto the pillow covers. Either method you will need to back ...
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| sewing felted wool | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I've felted some old wool sweaters and am sewing up blankets from them. I'm butting the edges ...
A: Wow Patti what a great idea. I'd love to see the final results. Plus would like to see the actual ...
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| Sewing vinyl cloth replacement patio swing canopy | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Our patio swing canopy was shredded and hanging in tatters due to several recent storms. The ...
A: Wow... there are many ways you could go about this project. I don't know your sewing experience, ...
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| altering comforter | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I bought a King size comforter by mistake (can't take back). It appears to wide of course for a ...
A: Wow, this is a tough question without actually seeing what you are writing about. I will make some ...
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| attaching velcro | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I am making a cover for the front of a bookcase in my classroom. Which side of the velcro should I ...
A: I prefer to attach the female side, that is the soft fuzzy side to the fabric. It also will sew ...
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| table accessories | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I would like to sew a table runner and placemat for my table but would really like to clean them. ...
A: I would recommend you use a washable fabric. Cotton or other blends wash well. Do a test to see if ...
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