I sewed in the lining of my dress today. I’m still in need of a zipper, so I haven’t completed it yet. Also, it needs to be hemmed. In the meantime, I’m just adoring the dress. I keep looking at it and touching it. And gosh does it feel amazing! A voile dress lined with more...
I’m head over heels for Alexia Abegg’s Liberty Love! I made a muslin of her Michelle My Belle dress last week, and today I began my first of many versions of this classic dress. I thought I’d like to cut into some less expensive fabric to gain some additional experience prior to starting my Liberty...
I attached the skirt to my muslin version of the Michelle My Belle Dress today. I’m so glad I chose to attach the skirt instead of only practicing on the bodice because I discovered there are some changes I want to make so that the dress better suits me. You can see here that its...
I am so out of whack lately. Between having a lot more work to do and dealing with a sick family, I’ve not had a bit of sewing time for nearly two weeks! That’ll really throw a girl like me off kilter, so I knew now that Layla is feeling better and I have a...
I got some AMH fabric I swapped for today. I love it except that they are not full half yards as I was told they would be. Ah well. There’s not a thing I can do about it now. I’m so happy to have it! Layla and I took a little trip out today to...
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.