We bought Layla a sewing machine for Christmas (the utterly adorable mint Hello Kitty Janome!). She had been wanting one for some time, and I hadn’t given her free reign on mine because its a lot of machine for a three year old, but she does sit on my lap and help me often. She...
Today I’m showing you teaser pictures of a super secret project I’m working on. All I can tell you is its yet another homage to Anna Maria. -Meredith
So it turns out there are Oliver + S patterns that I haven’t tried. Gasp! I’m fixing this “issue” [so far as I think the pattern will actually suit Layla] beginning with the Apple Picking Dress. For this dress I chose a favorite voile print from Anna Maria’s Field Study collection. The dress is unlined, but...
In 2013 I participated in a pay it forward challenge on Instagram. I was to make items for four people in hopes that they would also pay it forward and do the same for others. I’ve completed most of my items, and today I’m showing off what I made for the friend who got me...
I recently finished up making my first ever Messenger Bag from Liesl Gibson’s book “Little Things to Sew”. I’ve made various things from the book, and tons upon tons of garments using her patterns, so I knew the pattern would be perfect! This bag is meant for a special girl who is turning six years...
Welcome to Olivia Jane Handcrafted! I'm Meredith and this is my creative journal. Here you'll find loads of inspiration for a handmade wardrobe, home decor, bags, and quilts. I even have plenty of projects and tutorials to get you started or help you along the way.
Isn’t that precious! What a cute little machine she has : )
Enjoy passing on your creativity. It is a gift she will cherish when she’s older. I had my daughter in law over yesterday and she finished up her first quilt. She nearly squealed and is planning her next one . Wonderful
Its so exciting seeing creativity bloom in another person and witnessing the joy of accomplishing something new. I’m so blessed to have this opportunity to teach her!
totally adorable!!! LOVE it!
Really awesome. I recently started teaching my girls (3 and 4) to sew too. So far they haven’t worked the pedal because the one on my machine is hard to control. How is the pedal on the Hello Kitty? Did it take her awhile to get the pressure right? You’ve inspired me to let my older girl do a little more.