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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. - progress 5.

Sharon Prigan
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Topstitching - 4
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 tunic of course, but will do so on a low temperature non-agitating wash as I don't want the pieces to fray.

Sharon Prigan
Dec 6, 20211 min read


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 working with the center front and center back panels. I will first piece all of them.
I am creating all the pieces with mosaic patchwork and will then heavily overquilt all the pieces. I will have to choose some music while I do this as it is quite repetitive.

Sharon Prigan
Dec 3, 20211 min read


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 stiff fabric. The fabric is strong and warm but I wanted pockets and sleeves and I solved the dilemma - 2.

Sharon Prigan
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Tunic or Coat? - 1
I have a goal. To complete my mosaic patchwork tunic or coat before this winter finally gets to us - 1.

Sharon Prigan
Nov 30, 20212 min read


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...

Sharon Prigan
Oct 23, 20211 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....

Sharon Prigan
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Purple hues
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Sharon Prigan
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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...

Sharon Prigan
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Purim Costume
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Sharon Prigan
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Her Designer Shirt
I have a student whom I think, in another life, would have been a runway fashion designer. Once a month she brings a new project. Every...

Sharon Prigan
Feb 23, 20212 min read


A Patchwork Tunic
I purchased this t shirt from Carol Kinney from Highhopesdyesandgift in one of her sales. It is a Gildan 5 xl. I always purchase them...

Sharon Prigan
Feb 4, 20212 min read


From a tablecloth to a skirt
One of her purchases from our morning trip to the charity store was a red and white checked cotton tablecloth. She took one look at it...

Sharon Prigan
Jan 15, 20211 min read


Pockets Today
Today is pocket day. I always add side zippered pockets to my pants and it took a while because I couldn't find the right colors for the...

Sharon Prigan
Dec 22, 20202 min read


My favorite tshirt tunic
No matter how many times I say that I won't buy any more t shirts I always end up with a few more than I need in my closet. They are...

Sharon Prigan
Dec 22, 20201 min read


The Infinity Dress
What is an infinity dress? The infinity dress, also known as the convertible dress, is a dress that is basically comprised of a skirt and...

Sharon Prigan
Dec 18, 20203 min read


T shirt Tunic
I look at the colors before recreating. My wardrobe is color coordinated so I decide which pieces of clothing I will wear this with. This will be part of my camo, khaki/olive set. I have enough short t shirts there so I decided to make a t shirt tunic this time

Sharon Prigan
Dec 5, 20202 min read


Purple Crop Top
I shared a post with a purple crop top in one of my monochromatic outfits and I was asked how I made the shirt. It is really very simple....

Sharon Prigan
Oct 6, 20201 min read


Recreating a faded shirt
I made this shirt about 30 years ago. It was a slightly deeper shade of olive green and did not have the strips on the side or the lace...

Sharon Prigan
Aug 1, 20202 min read


Purple Statement
I have created that dress shirt/jacket tutorial and I decided to use it for revamping some of my own shirts. I have had this too large,...

Sharon Prigan
May 9, 20202 min read
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