Sharon Madsen

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Sharon has been sewing for many years after teaching herself to sew at a young age. As a teen she began designing using techniques that were more “by the seat of her pants” than “by the book” resulting in some hysterical fashion moments. She loves dogs, shoes and a good Zumba workout—but not as much as sewing.

5 posts http://sharonsews.blogspot.com @Sharon_Sews

Contributor Creations Tickled Pink
Am-I-Blue Raspberry Pink Top

posted May 7, 2012 / 3 Comments

The Facts Fabric: Fushia pink, probably a polyester charmeuse Pattern: Vogue 1247, Rachel Comey pullover top Year: The fabric is current, pattern is 2011 [...]
Circle Skirt Challenge Contributor Creations
The “I-don’t-have-time-to-sew-a-circle-skirt” so I sewed a circle apron

posted April 28, 2012 / 1 Comment

The Facts Fabric: One yard of 44″ wide cotton Pattern: Butterick 7538 vintage 1950s (designed for felt) Year: The fabric is current, but [...]
Buttons Contributor Creations
The “Frankly My Dear, I Don’t Give A …” capelet

posted January 18, 2012 / 12 Comments

The Facts: Fabric: Goldish tan cotton velvet that spent seven years hanging in front of my bedroom window Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 5416 Year: c. [...]
Accessorize Contributor Creations
The “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” Top

posted January 9, 2012 / 19 Comments

When this week’s challenge was first announced my immediate thought was to sew something inspired by one of my favorite pair of shoes. After [...]
Contributor Creations Uncategorized You Can Do It!
The Piped Merinque Skirt

posted January 5, 2012 / 4 Comments

Name & Location: Sharon from Minnesota Blog: SharonSews How long have you been sewing: For-evah…at least it seems that way. I was introduced to [...]

Make This Look: Stourton Streaks Dress

Daily Bits upcoming theme
Upcoming Theme: 1940s Patterns

posted May 19, 2012 / No Comments

If you’re still on the fence about participating in this week’s challenge (don’t have any vintage patterns, don’t know where to start), here are [...]
Daily Bits Fabric upcoming theme
Upcoming Theme: Out of Time, The 1940s

posted May 16, 2012 / 10 Comments

Next week’s theme call for a creation inspired by the 1940s. The 1940s happen to be (at least, at the moment) my favorite fashion [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
10 Things I’ve Learned: Loran

posted May 15, 2012 / 6 Comments

This week’s 10 Things comes from Loran. Her point “8″ is particular relevant to me — I met her first at the Alameda Point [...]
1930s Daily Bits Events
1930s Evening Gowns

posted May 8, 2012 / 14 Comments

Last Saturday was the Art Deco Society Preservation Ball and while my friend, Libett, and I didn’t make our gowns, I’m pretty certain that [...]
Daily Bits upcoming theme
Upcoming Theme: Mix It Up

posted May 7, 2012 / 7 Comments

Next week’s theme calls for us to sew something using at least two different prints. I have a pretty difficult time when it comes [...]