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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...

Sharon Prigan
Jul 1, 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...

Sharon Prigan
Jun 26, 20211 min read


Scrap Sewing
The pieces in the scrap pile change every week as they are remnants from the week's sewing work

Sharon Prigan
May 7, 20211 min read


Vintage sewing machines
One of the things we do for students is check out their sewing machines.
Many of them have vintage sewing machines that have skipped a generation and been handed down to grandchildren. Parents want to provide the children with a working machine and especially enjoy using the ones that their parents used.
There is a large amount of sentimental value attached to grandmother's or grandfather's sewing machine. I should know, I have one.

Sharon Prigan
Jul 7, 20201 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...

Sharon Prigan
Jan 25, 20202 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...

Sharon Prigan
Jul 26, 20193 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...

Sharon Prigan
Jun 17, 20192 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....

Sharon Prigan
Jun 3, 20193 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...

Sharon Prigan
Jun 1, 20192 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...

Sharon Prigan
Feb 16, 20193 min read
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