Celestina Carmen

Moved

celestinacarmen — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:37:12 +0000

I’ve moved my blog over to blogger. Any new posts will be there. Please come and visit.

New Sew Simple

celestinacarmen — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:16:03 +0000

I just got the new Sew Simple.

Articles I can’t wait to sit down and read:

Amy’s Picks
Sewing With Leather
Refresher Course: Pressing, Interfacing
Projects I’d like to one day try:wrap skirt, elastic belt, sweat suit, java jacket, earbuds

Review:Simplicity 3828

celestinacarmen — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:45:17 +0000

This is my first simplicity pattern. The directions were clear and easy to follow.

Changes Made

Design on exterior.
I widened and interfaced the strap. I thought it was to flimsy at first.
Instead of a magnetic closure I added a zipper gusset . I came across a really good tutorial for that on craftsters.org.
On one side of the lining I added extra interfaced pockets

My favorite thing about the construction of this bag was fusing the fleece interfacing to the lining instead of the exterior fabric. I will definitely be using this technique again. This would make a really good medium sized diaper bag. Just change the construction of the interior pockets.

Project Runway

celestinacarmen — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:39:47 +0000

Coming in 3 days!

New Pillow Covers

celestinacarmen — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:29:58 +0000

My latest mission is to bring color into my living room. So I started by changing the pillow covers. I love the fabric. On one side I used Amy Butler. On the other is Tina Givens. As soon as I first laid eyes on the fabric, I knew it would be perfect for my couch. I had seen the AB fabric on her website previously and it didn’t catch my eye. Once I was able to see it in person, I fell in love with it.

Hello world!

celestinacarmen — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:56:53 +0000

My first blog…in the making. I can’t wait to share my passion for sewing, crafts and my family.