Category Archives: Cotton + Steel

The pillow that beat all

I was recently asked to make a bolster sized pillow based on these potholders I made which were based on the Orimono Pillow from Anthropologie from several years back.  I LOVE the look of this pillow- this style of anything really. Visually, I feel like its just a treat to the eyes. You can see...

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Sweet and simple : The Roller Skate Dress

Sometimes a sweet, simple project is the perfect thing to get you going. Luckily for me, Layla has had fabric and dress picked out for a while and I was able to whip it up for her.  The pattern is Oliver + S’s Roller Skate Dress, and the fabric is from Rashida’s Cotton and Steel...

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That bag I love so much I keep making it

I was asked to make another Caravan Tote. Its quickly becoming my favorite bag pattern. This bag is completely functional and has a bajillion possibilities for fabric combinations and placement.  This one features two main prints- Byrne C from DuckaDilly and Sparkle Canvas from Jones and Vandermeer. Liberty always has such clear charm and exquisite details,...

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Make your 30 Minute Skirt Reversible!

Have you made one my 30 Minutes Skirts? What are you waiting for?! Perhaps you don’t have lining fabric around. If you are not a garment maker, this is actually pretty likely, so today I’m showing you that you can use two prints to make a reversible skirt!  you can see by the wrinkles, Layla’s...

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The mustang dress

Good afternoon! I do hope all of my American friends had a wonderful and safe Independence Day! Ours was relatively quiet and very nice. Today I want to show you the extremely late birthday present I made for Emilee. She has been obsessed with horses since her entrance into the world, so the Mustang fabric...

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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. 

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