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Sharon Prigan
Nov 28, 20212 min read
Fabric Obsessions
This morning a friend on facebook asked in a post what our obessions are. I was just thinking about that! Standing with a cup of coffee...
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Sharon Prigan
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Even Smaller Pieces
Every time I create with small pieces I wonder how I can work so small and then I go even smaller. I have a number of techniques that I...
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Sharon Prigan
Oct 9, 20212 min read
Just move it on
I have spent the last 2 weeks going through boxes and mounds or rather hills of fabric that I have collected over the years. Why do I...
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Sharon Prigan
Sep 25, 20211 min read
Zero Waste Sewing Studio
I am taking part in #SeptTextileLove which is organised by @seam_collective They provide a prompt for each day of September, you can read...
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Sharon Prigan
Sep 20, 20211 min read
His Plaids
He came by yesterday morning and asked to be allowed to finish his landscape as he wanted to gift it over the holidays. These are the...
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Sharon Prigan
Sep 5, 20211 min read
Painting with fabric
Many students can envision a landscape in their mind's eye, others need inspiration either from nature or from a picture. Some can paint...
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Sharon Prigan
Sep 1, 20212 min read
That Designer Student
She had another idea 2 weeks ago. Its my own fault, I introduced her to charity stores and now she can't purchase new clothing anymore....
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Sharon Prigan
Aug 28, 20212 min read
Randomness
I always run a class or 2 like this every year.The students never know when its going to happen. Those that have been with me longer, ...
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Sharon Prigan
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Tie Dyes - Creations
At High Hopes Dyes & Gifts They sell artsy tie dyed clothing and gifts for people who want something truly unique. That definitely is the...
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Sharon Prigan
Jul 23, 20211 min read
Saving tiny fabric scraps
People often ask me what I do with all those fabric scraps that I save and how do I store them. When I sort fabrics I first do so...
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Sharon Prigan
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Using what we have
When opening the boxes this morning I found some t shirts that I had put aside to use for teaching. I decided many years ago to never buy...
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Sharon Prigan
Jun 26, 20211 min read
Moving and packing
A huge amount of sorting and packing. The packing wasn't really the problem I have a huge amount of used t shirts and t shirt pieces...
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Sharon Prigan
May 7, 20211 min read
Scrap Sewing
My challenge this month is to create using only pieces that I find in the student's scrap box. I am using it as a means to show them that...
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Sharon Prigan
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Vintage sewing machines
One of the things we do for students is check out their sewing machines. Many of them have machines that have skipped a generation and...
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Sharon Prigan
Jan 25, 20202 min read
Working on Tutorials
Its a problem, all these ideas and techniques floating around in my head. I see colors and strips of fabric, I dream ideas.How many...
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Sharon Prigan
Jul 26, 20193 min read
Teaching Slow Stitching
Last week I had a large group of students in the summer sewing classes. When that happens I divide them into 2 groups, each one with...
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Sharon Prigan
Jun 17, 20192 min read
Why Upcycle and Recreate
To discover that it is possible to create beautiful garments by using pre-loved clothing, thereby extending their lives, keeping them out...
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Sharon Prigan
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Reuse, Recreation and Upcycle of Textiles
Reuse, Repurpose Recreation and Recycle. Textile and clothing recycling is beneficial from both an environmental and economic aspect....
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Sharon Prigan
Jun 1, 20192 min read
Sourcing and Sorting Fabric for Projects
Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will...
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Sharon Prigan
Feb 16, 20193 min read
Memories and Mementos
Memories and Mementos - the difference between them Found this yesterday while sorting out my pieces of lace. This is what is left of my...
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