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So you want to learn to quilt : part 3 : sewing the quilt top

April 12, 2019

Welcome to Part 3 of our Beginner Quilt Series! Today’s the day we get to start sewing our fabrics together into a quilt top.

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So you want to learn to quilt : part 1 : things you will need

March 29, 2019

Welcome to Week One of our Beginner Quilt series where we will be walking through every step together so you, as a beginner, can successfully make a gorgeous quilt!

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Kim WMarch 29, 2019 - 2:20 pm
Hello! If the fabric bundle options aren’t quite what we want, are the measurements listed accurate for us to take to the fabric store with us?ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 29, 2019 - 2:24 pm
  Hi there, Kim! Let me write them here for you because a regular fabric store is likely to sell mainly 44” wide fabric which would change the measurements slightly since the Liberty lawn is wider.
  
  From the center square outward:
  1/4 yard (center) either a 1/4 strip or fat quarter cut is fine
  1/4 yard (second fabric)
  1/2 yard (third fabric)
  1 yard (outermost fabric)
  1 1/4 yard backing
  1/2 yard binding ReplyCancel
WilmaApril 5, 2019 - 5:35 am
What is the cost to buy the kits? Also, do u use batting in between the top and backing of the quilt?ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 5, 2019 - 8:33 am
  We will use batting, but I plan to talk more about that next week, so I haven’t mentioned it here. The kits are either $50 or $55, and there are just a few left. You can click right on the pictures to reach those links. ReplyCancel
kelleyFebruary 6, 2020 - 1:40 am
Meridith

I’m hoping that these classes and kits are still available.

I really want to start a beginner class. I’m getting my sewing machine on the 22nd of this month. When I get paid. Do you have any thoughts on machines. I’ve been making a couple purses and some layering fabrics. The “hand me down” machine doesn’t really work well with those jobs. Please let me know. Thanks kelleyReplyCancel
DebraFebruary 9, 2020 - 11:25 am
I would love to take your class however I don’t do Facebook. Is there anywhere else you can find your class?ReplyCancel
- MeredithFebruary 24, 2020 - 4:15 pm
  The classes in their entirety are written out here on my blog. The videos are only available on Facebook right now, but nothing is mentioned there that isn’t already laid out in the posts here on the blog. :) ReplyCancel
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RoseMarch 22, 2023 - 9:42 pm
Is it best to always have squares instead of rectangles?ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 22, 2023 - 10:39 pm
  Do you mean for the quilt design? Rectangles are just as easy as squares. We have just gone with this design because it’s classic and straightforward, but you can certainly use rectangles instead if you can get the measurements down. :) ReplyCancel

Mosaic Heart Tote : a tutorial

January 23, 2017

Free Project! Make this tote with your favorite scraps on your sewing machine!

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The 30 Minute Skirt : A Tutorial

May 25, 2015

The easiest garment you’ll ever make! Use my FREE step by step photo tutorial to make your own skirt in half an hour. You’ll want to make them for everyone!

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emilyMay 27, 2015 - 2:00 pm
those fabric pairings are spot on!ReplyCancel
Make your 30 Minute Skirt Reversible! » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogJuly 9, 2015 - 10:10 am
[…] 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 […]ReplyCancel
SheilaFebruary 19, 2016 - 3:15 pm
Hi Meredith this is a fantastic tutorial! I love that it’s 30 minutes to skirt heaven! I’ve vowed to sew myself some skirts this Spring and I think this one is one that I will try. The only thing I’m wondering is I would really like side pockets on my skirts. Do you see an easy way to modify this skirt to add pockets? I guess that would make it the 1 hour skirt. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!ReplyCancel
- MeredithFebruary 19, 2016 - 11:17 pm
  You could cut your outer fabric in half so that you are sewing one of the sides together (adding in some pockets using an existing pocket template) before you assemble the skirt according to my tutorial. :) rather than having a single back seam, you would be sewing up one of the side seams which is pretty much the same thing except that our could be stitching around the pocket on the outer layer. I think it would still make for a quick project! ReplyCancel
  - SheilaFebruary 21, 2016 - 11:34 am
    Thank you! I will give that a try! I’ll use #30minuteskirt on my instagram once I get it done, but I have a few other projects to finish up before I start the skirt making :-)ReplyCancel
JoseeJune 15, 2018 - 12:04 pm
Hi ~ I wanted to thank you for this tutorial. I hadn’t sewn in decades and was a bit timid about cutting into some lovely Liberty London Lawn (LLL). Your tutorial and your blog post with tips for sewing with LLL were immensely helpful! My skirt is quite polished and professional looking. Thanks so much! :-)ReplyCancel
GinnysueJune 7, 2022 - 9:58 am
If you make a reversible skirt using coordinating fabrics, you could cut one piece longer than the other to make a band on the bottom, too.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 7, 2022 - 10:13 am
  You could certainly do that!ReplyCancel
Miss HAugust 19, 2022 - 4:10 pm
Thank you for this tutorial! Took me longer than I thought it would (I have 2 little distractions, and I’m not super adept at sewing), but the end result looks quite nice. ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 19, 2022 - 4:37 pm
  That makes me so happy!! One must always allow extra time for littles! I have four of them and everything takes me longer these days. ReplyCancel

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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.