As much as it stinks to watch Layla grow up, it does present a perfect opportunity to sew her new clothes. Yep. Glass half full. I really didn’t love sewing separates for her when she was smaller, simply because I thought dresses were cuter on her. Now that she’s bigger (4T-ish), I think shorts and...
Layla and I used to spend heaps of time together. We had all the time in the world to ourselves before little Wallace arrived. Now our time spent together has to be a bit more “on purpose”, if you will. So we decided it would be fun to have our own special project that we...
I’ve got another one for you! This neon gingham from Sevenberry is such a fun print, and this bright, cheerful pink couldn’t be more perfect with Layla’s personality. I won’t repeat all the things I’ve said in my past two posts, but if you would like to read about my first two Sally Rompers you...
I did finish three garments since my last post, though I had planned to blog about them sooner. But I’m going with the new flow around here, which seems to be steadily getting back to a more normal pace. Nap times seem a bit more predictable, so I am beginning to make cleaning and sewing...
I’m so glad to have something to blog about! I really had no clue how long it would take to sew a single garment now that I have a newborn, but I have found out that what one could accomplish in a day pre-newborn can be accomplished in about a week post-newborn. The first garment...
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.
LOVE!!! I need to make one in my size!