I let a little hiccup hold me back from wearing this dress for far too long, but a simple modification now has it in regular rotation.
Tag Archives: Capel
Handmade gifts, the sort of making that has me crippled with second guesses! See the bag I made for my dear friend for her birthday!
I knew I wouldn’t be able to hold out long before I lengthened my Loretta to a dress. A very thoughtful friend gifted me a beautiful cut of Japanese Liberty chambray featuring the iconic Capel design, and it fit the bill perfectly because I knew I wanted to live in it. It feels SO good....
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...
That title sounds far too serious. Liberty Courthouse is the quilt I made for a dear friend of mine who was so long overdue to receive a made-by-Meredith gift. Every year at Christmas I pick one person who will be the recipient of a big handmade thing. I mean, I normally give out smaller things...
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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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Congratulations on making yourself such a beautiful dress Meredith! Love that cool leather belt and your fabric choice too :) I’m glad to read you’re feeling much better. Terrible to be sick and undoubtedly want YOUR own mom close yet having to BE mom to 2 other very young humans especially a baby. My heart went out to you reading your story and it’s good to know you’re firmly on the mend.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! Yes, its been a rough few weeks, but I’m glad that things are getting better. My mom wasn’t able to be here, but she is very good at mothering from afar. She facetimes so she can look me in the eye and tell me to LAY DOWN. ha! Thank you for your sweet words!