Tutorials - Clothing

Apr 12
2 min

T Shirt Patchwork Poncho

Sourcing Fabrics Shop first in your closet. T shirts in our closet are a fantastic source of fabric. T shirt fabric enables the garment...

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Sharon Prigan

Mar 6
2 min

Tutorial #3 Rag Poncho

Materials for the Rag Poncho 72 fabric squares in a variety of colors in flannel, corduroy and woollen fabrics. Each square is 6 inches....

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Sharon Prigan

Mar 1
1 min

Tutorial #2 T shirt cowl neck poncho

You will need between 3 to 4 t shirts for this poncho , double that amount if you are doubling the fabrics for added warmth. Choose a t...

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Sharon Prigan

Feb 26
1 min

Tutorial #1 Simple Elegant Poncho

The first t shirt poncho is a simple, one piece, elegant poncho which is a lightweight layering piece which can be worn all year round....

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Sharon Prigan

Jan 31
1 min

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....

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Sharon Prigan

Oct 7, 2022
1 min

Wearables

I have been playing around with this idea for a while. To create wearables using my landscape patchwork techniques. My process takes a...

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Sharon Prigan

Oct 4, 2022
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 20, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 16, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 12, 2021
2 min

"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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 10, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 7, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 6, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 3, 2021
1 min

Working on panels - 3

Now that I have the pattern I want to see the tunic finished! I am doing it very systematically. I chose to begin with the center front...

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Sharon Prigan

Dec 1, 2021
2 min

Solved the dilemma - 2

Yesterday I was deliberating between a tunic and a coat. Using the mosaic patchwork technique to create fabric, creates a relatively...

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Sharon Prigan

Nov 30, 2021
1 min

Tunic or Coat? - 1

I have a goal. To complete my mosaic patchwork tunic/coat before this winter finally gets to us. I have a short mosaic vest and want a...

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Sharon Prigan

Oct 23, 2021
1 min

She did it again

I love it when students come over and tell me what they are going to be doing in the lesson.I have a lesson plan in place before they...

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Sharon Prigan

Sep 1, 2021
2 min

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 16, 2021
1 min

Purple hues

Those tie dyed remnants. I keep all of them. Circles to make yoyos Squares, rectangles and oblongs to make new fabric which creates new...

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Sharon Prigan

Apr 27, 2021
2 min

Infinite Ideas

Ever since showing them my black infinity dress they have been asking that I teach them how to make a dress and a shirt. Some of them...

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