Category Archives: Garment Sewing

Denim Chataigne Shorts

July 21, 2022

When I needed some more shorts for summer dressing, I reached for the Deer and Doe Chataigne Shorts and paired them with Liberty denim. Check out this post to read about this great pattern!

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mini Fringe dress : an interview with Layla

July 20, 2022

Read this interview with 12 year old Layla on her experience of learning to sew her own Mini Fringe Dress.

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Embroidered Denim Jacket

June 14, 2022

What better way to show off your style than with an embroidered denim jacket. See how Layla customized hers in this post.

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Hannah WJune 15, 2022 - 5:50 am
It is great fun to see Layla’s personalized jacket and style. I remember having my own denim jacket when I was younger. Unfortunately, I left that jacket at an orchard, quite far from my home. We were not able to return to retrieve it. I’m looking forward to hearing about Layla’s leopard print dress:)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 15, 2022 - 8:08 am
  That would have broken my heart! ReplyCancel
BarbJune 15, 2022 - 11:01 am
I sewed a reversible floppy hat in Home Ec in the 1970s. I had buttons (pins) all over it and I thought I was the coolest thing going! I wore the hat at summer camp and got the impression that maybe everybody did not think my hat was as stylish as I did!That jean jacket IS seriously cool though!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 15, 2022 - 11:53 am
  I bet your hat was awesome! I love this story. Thank you for sharing! ReplyCancel
Bernadette WalshJune 15, 2022 - 2:55 pm
I was a teenager in the 80s
High wasted Levi 501 jeans and wrangler jeans, ankle boots and leg warmers, had a few denim jackets too, I remember I had a white one, long colourful shirts with big wide belts.
Love the jacket with all the embroidery. I have bought my own embroidery machine recently ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 15, 2022 - 4:15 pm
  I bet you rocked it! Thank you for sharing with us! What are you planning with your new machine?ReplyCancel
AnneJune 15, 2022 - 3:17 pm
Wow – this jacket is amazing, Layla! Much cooler than the one I had when I was younger…a couple pins on it and nothing more.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 15, 2022 - 4:18 pm
  This girl is very proud of this jacket! And pins/buttons are awesome! I remember adding them to a messenger bag I had growing up. ReplyCancel
Amber ClarkSeptember 6, 2023 - 6:04 am
I love that Layla is taking her personal style into her own hands and embellishing her denim jacket. It’s a great way to make a statement and show off her unique personality. I also love that she’s inspired by the styles of the 2000s. I think that was a great time for fashion, and there were so many different trends to choose from. I think it’s great that Layla is following in my footsteps and personalizing her own denim jacket. It’s a great way to create a jacket that is uniquely hers. I also wanted to add that I love the <a href=”https://www.thewesternoutfitters.com/collection/yellowstone-jackets/”>Yellowstone jackets</a>. I’m a big fan of the show, and I think the jackets are a great way to show your support.

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JulieOctober 27, 2024 - 10:03 pm
Layla’s denim jacket is fantastic! It sounds like she put a great deal of thought into the designing details, and it really paid off! She created a personalized piece of art that she can wear. … I am curious how much time it took to embroider the various designs. I am sure that others would happily pay her to create personalized, one of a kind jackets for themselves & others. ReplyCancel

a mini Fringe in Liberty

May 24, 2022

Finding clothes for preteens is a challenge, but I think I found the perfect pattern to suit my daughter in this transitional phase of life. Check out her mini Fringe dress!

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Linen Garden Orchidee

February 1, 2022

This gorgeous, vintage style dress is the perfect pattern for this floral Liberty lawn from Farmhouse Fabrics. Read more here!

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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.