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Loretta : the flouncy blouse

July 7, 2017

I’ve been feeling a need for some changes in the wardrobe department. I’m trying to accept that the world thinks the 90s grunge look is cool right now even though its just awful, and that my body isn’t the same as it used to be and I need to dress to make it look good...

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Birthday suit

July 3, 2017

Back in March, the husband bought me Rifle Paper Co’s latest fabric collection, Wonderland for my birthday. My very favorite print in the collection is the green floral rayon (okay, it’s actually a black background, but it reads green to me). Cotton + Steel has the very best rayon in my opinion. It’s so soft and supple,...

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erinJuly 3, 2017 - 7:07 am
so cute, meredith!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJuly 5, 2017 - 10:06 pm
  Thank you!ReplyCancel
LaurenJuly 3, 2017 - 7:21 am
So glad you posted about this! I have the red colorway of that rayon and can’t figure out what to make with it. I’ve been curious about sew over it patterns too. In love with their new penny dress but was reluctant to try it. Looking forward to seeing more of their stuff from you!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJuly 5, 2017 - 10:06 pm
  They have so many patterns to choose from, and I think they are well done. There are plenty of patterns I would say no to, but they seem to do a great job. I’ll definitely be making more. ReplyCancel
PsychicSewerKathleenJuly 3, 2017 - 9:17 am
Beautiful dress Meredith! I’ll keep that in mind re Cotton & Steel rayon’s quality being the best. I had stopped being a rayon fan a while ago – tired of the fraying, pilling and in general just lack of endurance :) But rayons can really showcase a beautiful print like in your case! I have made Sew Over It Ultimate Shift dress and couldn’t recommend this pattern enough! It’s one of my go-to’s :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJuly 5, 2017 - 10:05 pm
  I love their Shift Dress! I haven’t made it but I do love the ones I’ve seen from others. Shift dresses don’t tend to look great on me in my current curvy state, but my husband is helping me to get in better shape so I hope to give it a go in the future. ReplyCancel
HilaryJuly 3, 2017 - 12:30 pm
This is darling! I made the By Hand London Anna dress out of this fabric and it is by far one of my favorite makes! I just bought the Sew Over It shirt dress pattern, but I need to figure out what fabric to use :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJuly 5, 2017 - 10:02 pm
  This fabric is what dreams are made of! ReplyCancel
TeriJuly 4, 2017 - 8:47 pm
The dress looks so pretty on you! The great thing about rayon is that it drapes so nicely that even if it’s too big it’s not super obvious. I agree that the Cotton + Steel rayon is the best. I love working with it. The only Sew Over It pattern I’ve made is the Heather dress but I’ve got the Ultimate trousers pattern waiting for me to make eventually.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJuly 5, 2017 - 10:03 pm
  I just signed up for their PDF club and the Heather dress is one of the patterns I’ve been eyeing. Do you love it? ReplyCancel

Top Knot Romper

May 30, 2017

When I buy fabric, I almost always have a plan in mind for it’s use. Those plans don’t always come to fruition, but I am well intentioned nevertheless. I picked up a cut of Fornasetti Forest from DuckaDilly about a year ago with the plan of making a romper for Layla. I imagined a short...

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The dress to combat premature growing up

May 23, 2017

I remember when Layla was a baby, I loved shopping at Target. I’m sure most of you know what I mean- the racks are lined with irresistibly cute clothes. When she was a baby, making clothes was not even a desire of mine. In fact, I remember thinking it would be a monumental waste of...

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It’s peplum time

May 18, 2017

I finished up some Market and custom projects recently which freed up some time for making the kids some clothing. They keep growing taller (why do they do this?) and I try to keep up. I ordered a bunch of fabric a while back and assembling patterns when I had some time. The top I’m...

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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.