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The Sweatshirt to Jacket - Spring is in the Air
Spring is in the air
Its definitely time to get the spring wardrobe organized. But how does one do it?
Sharon Prigan
Jan 143 min read
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Simple is Beautiful
Sometimes the simplest things that we do give us the greatest pleasure.
A student decided to create a set of pyjamas to gift her sister
Sharon Prigan
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Another Tunic
When working on my combat series I found a number of fatigue skirts and pants which I had purchased many years ago at a second hand store
Sharon Prigan
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Tunic from Fun to Fancy
I finally finished writing the tutorial for the technique. All you need are sheets, or cotton and polycotton fabric scraps to create an...
Sharon Prigan
May 19, 20241 min read
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A quick upcycle
One doesn't have to redesign or sew something complicated to upgrade a tshirt.
Sharon Prigan
May 10, 20241 min read
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Sewing and Upcycling
Sewing and upcycling - I haven't had in person classes for a while and last week my talented innovative student came over .
Sharon Prigan
May 8, 20242 min read
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Tunic from Fun to Fancy
I am working on a tutorial for a versatile tunic with many different options. different fabrics, different pockets and different...
Sharon Prigan
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Jewel Colors
This was a really fun project and the perfect way to make use of the many t shirt scraps that have accumulated in my studio. I have so...
Sharon Prigan
Aug 12, 20231 min read
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Progress
I spent last week sewing. For a change, not artwork, but rather clothing. I worked with my serger (overlocker) and one of my straight...
Sharon Prigan
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Jewel Tones
Last week I spent a few hours sorting fabric boxes. I went through the box of tie dyed t shirt remnants that I have. Lots of small odd...
Sharon Prigan
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Making a Poncho
We had a few days of sun and then the temperature plummeted and on came pouring rain. So cold that I wanted to sit wrapped in a blanket....
Sharon Prigan
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Elastic Waistband
This morning I decided to do a very simple but necessary mending job. I have this pair of jeans, every time I wear them I complain and...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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Wearables
I have been playing around with this idea for a while. To create wearables using my landscape patchwork techniques. My process takes a...
Sharon Prigan
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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T shirt Tunic
Its October already, skies are beginning to get cloudy and the evenings a bit cooler. Its time to make some t shirt tunics from that pile...
Sharon Prigan
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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My Navy tunic
I woke up this morning and decided that I want this tunic to be ready by this afternoon. I raided someone's closet and took a too small...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Camo Crop Top
I was given a camo colored button down men's shirt - great quality in good condition but it had a number of oil stains on it. I was...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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"Kangaroo" Pockets
I really wanted pockets on the tunic. I had originally thought of making hidden welt pockets with a zipper and the finished patchwork...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 12, 20212 min read
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The Finished Tunic - 6
I decided to make a second one as well, a sleeveless version, lined with buttons and kangaroo pockets for a casual comfortable feel. Its...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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Progress - 5
I really want to see the tunic so I have been sewing for hours and have made much progress. I think it will be finished this week. I...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 7, 20211 min read
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Topstitching - 4
I have constructed the patchwork fabric pattern pieces. And now have to top stitch to secure them all in place. I will be washing the...
Sharon Prigan
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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