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: What’s the Lineup? Dress in Cobalt.

Daily Bits Giveaways
Win Indygo Junction’s Coronation Clutch Pattern!

posted June 20, 2012 / 226 Comments

It’s been ages since I’ve hosted a giveaway on The Sew Weekly! Well, readers, I have a treat for you: as part of the [...]
Daily Bits upcoming theme
Upcoming Theme: On Trend

posted June 19, 2012 / 1 Comment

Next week’s theme calls for us to integrate real Fashion (with a capital “F”) by being inspired by runway trends. While the following guide [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
10 Things I’ve Learned

posted June 18, 2012 / 38 Comments

I started writing in second person narrative because it felt most comfortable to me. I hope it doesn’t come across as domineering, but rather [...]
Daily Bits
More Diamond Jubilee Inspiration

posted June 1, 2012 / 3 Comments

Here’s a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you’re still trying to figure out what to make [...]
Daily Bits Ten Things
10 Things I’ve Learned: Cheryl

posted May 29, 2012 / 8 Comments

Tempest over at Fanbloomingtastic wrote a neat little piece on the ’10 Things Learned’ whilst participating in the Sew Weekly Challenges. Seeing as that reflection is key to [...]