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May 8, 2015

That’s what I’ve been caught up in this week! I haven’t been this busy in a while. May is a packed month for me. Wallace turns one on Tuesday. We’re celebrating today before my sister moves away in the morning. I don’t think I’ve had time to process both of those things yet, but I...

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The Staple Dress #3 : Dotted Chambray meets Liberty of London

May 27, 2013

Okay, so would it suffice to say that I’m obsessed with the Staple Dress pattern by April Rhodes? I mean, I’ve made four now, and today’s post is showcasing my third. The dotted chambray is from Robert Kaufman’s stellar new line, Chambray Union. I want a bolt of this stuff! This time I included pockets,...

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bekiMay 28, 2013 - 8:42 am
Oh, it’s wonderful!!ReplyCancel
LucindaMay 29, 2013 - 9:42 pm
This is so lovely! Love the pattern, love the fabric! What a delightful detail to have the Liberty inside the pocket – that’s the joy of handmade . . . the fun added details:) I must check out that fabric – I could think of a hundred different things to sew from it!ReplyCancel
MelissaMay 29, 2013 - 10:14 pm
This is super cute! I love the pop of Liberty in the pockets and the neon stitching. I want this pattern now!ReplyCancel
Staple Dress #4 : Chambray + Liberty + my gorgeous sister | Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogMay 29, 2013 - 10:39 pm
[…] one for my sister out of the solid chambray from Robert Kaufman’s Chambray Union. And like my last Staple Dress, I added bits of Liberty detail because nothing makes a garment more special than a little […]ReplyCancel
mjbJune 6, 2013 - 9:55 pm
So so cute! I love your sewing :)ReplyCancel
AprilJune 7, 2013 - 1:18 am
Meredith, I am so happy that you like The Staple Dress.. you look gorgeous in it!! I love that top picture so much! I wonder if you’d mind me using it?! I am writing a little something about the pattern and all the lovely people who’ve made it.. I would love include you and of course a link to your site.
Either way, thank you so much for your support! You are just lovely!!!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 7, 2013 - 8:15 am
  That would be great, April! Thanks for your kind words. I LOVE this pattern!ReplyCancel
The Staple Dress #5 : Dotted Chambray + Liberty | Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogJuly 22, 2013 - 10:25 am
[…] had wanted to make her a Staple Dress for a while, and when she let me know how much she loved my chambray version, I knew what I was going to do. For the Liberty trim on this dress, I used some premade bias tape […]ReplyCancel
SarahMarch 19, 2014 - 7:16 pm
I love this dress and this fabric and your personal touches! I love all of the Staple dresses you’ve made, and I was so inspired that I made a Staple dress of my own in similar chambray fabric. But I have one question- I think I made the wrong (too big) size as the fabric billows out above the waist. Do you think the placement of the top row of shirring affects this? I’m just wondering how to fix this with my next version, other than going a size (or maybe two) down. Sorry, I know you’re not the pattern designer but you’ve been so successful every time you’ve made this pattern! Thank you!ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 19, 2014 - 9:29 pm
  I kept the shirring in the same place. The one thing I did change, however, was the waistline. I felt that it [the dress in general] was quite large. So I cut about an inch off the pattern where the waist is the smallest part, and graded that line out to eventually meet with the regular size. After doing that with one piece, I did the same for the other piece so the lines would match up on the front and back pieces. For me, that helped it to fit perfectly. I would think if you have a high waist and don’t have a need for there to be as much room between the neckline and shirring, you could simply move up where the waistline is and raise the shirring so there’s not as much fabric hanging over the waist. Does any of that make sense? I’m seeing it in my head, but I’m not sure how clearly I’m explaining it.ReplyCancel
SarahMarch 20, 2014 - 1:31 pm
Thank you so much! I understand what you’re saying and will try that next time! I think I’d better start making muslins too…:)ReplyCancel

A Feather Bed quilt just for me!

May 6, 2013

Justin bought me the Field Study collection in quilting weight for Christmas. After waiting until Christmas to get the line, I don’t know why it took me so long to cut into it! It beckoned me day after day, until finally I could devote my full attention to it. I knew I wanted to make...

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CharlotteMay 6, 2013 - 12:52 pm
ohhh, it’s lovely! I’m the same way with my bindings – I can’t bear machine finishing!ReplyCancel
LaurieMay 6, 2013 - 1:40 pm
It’s GORGEOUS! Yes- I would be interested in a tute about making the most of your fabric with the feathers.ReplyCancel
- tiaraMay 6, 2013 - 7:31 pm
  ditto on the tute. I only made a few feathers bc the waste was killing me. this quilt is beautiful!ReplyCancel
kirstenMay 7, 2013 - 7:59 am
Would love to see a tutorial – this finish is beautiful!ReplyCancel
RachelMay 7, 2013 - 3:31 pm
Gorgeous!ReplyCancel
CarlaMay 7, 2013 - 4:04 pm
You did such a nice job on this. A brilliant finishReplyCancel
HeatherMay 7, 2013 - 7:34 pm
This is SO beautiful. And yes, I would INDEED be most interested to learn your “staggering” tip for reducing waste.ReplyCancel
Feather cutting tutorial + Giveaway! | Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogMay 10, 2013 - 5:20 pm
[…] with some way to maximize the amount of feather halves I was getting with each set. When I made my Field Study version, I did have full width of fabric on hand, but chose to use 22″ strips anyway, so I could […]ReplyCancel
Amy CMay 15, 2013 - 3:41 pm
Would love a tutorial on the feathers!ReplyCancel
- MeredithMay 15, 2013 - 8:05 pm
  Hi there, Amy! I posted that tutorial here: Feather Cutting TutorialReplyCancel
KatiJuly 15, 2014 - 6:46 pm
I saw this on pinterest and I have been trying to find something like it as a quilt for my apartment and I cannot find something that I am equally obsessed with. Would it be crazy to ask if you could make this in a twin size? Please e-mail me, kati.ehrgott94@gmail.com.ReplyCancel
- IvyNovember 19, 2014 - 3:27 pm
  You can make it in any size. AMH even gives the dimensions, etc. in the free pattern, which Meredith linked to: http://www.annamariahorner.com/Feather.Bed.Quilt.pdfReplyCancel
KristenMarch 22, 2015 - 1:15 pm
This is a seriously gorgeous quilt! Amazing. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel
Debby GravunderApril 9, 2016 - 2:47 pm
My sister sent me this as a hint. I will be making one soon.ReplyCancel
HeatherOctober 19, 2016 - 12:10 am
I would love a tutorial! I’ve been called Heather Feather quite frequently, might as well have a pretty quilt to illustrate! ;-)ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2016 - 8:33 am
  I’ve got the cutting tutorial right here: https://oliviajanehandcrafted.com/?page_id=4708ReplyCancel
Grace FortnerNovember 1, 2016 - 12:51 pm
I would like to have the pattern for the template to make the feather quilt.ReplyCancel
SylviaJanuary 15, 2018 - 11:56 pm
Can you tell me how many inches you stair stepped each strip in while sewing the strip sets?ReplyCancel
DebbieMay 25, 2018 - 11:56 pm
Yes please post how you make your feathers,ReplyCancel
- MeredithMay 26, 2018 - 1:15 am
  Hi there, Debbie! You can find that tutorial right HERE.ReplyCancel

Michelle My Belle # 1

February 24, 2013

I finished my first Michelle My Belle Dress from Liberty Love. I love it sooo much! The pattern is so well written, that it came together without any issue. Well almost- I had a little trouble with the invisible zipper, but I found some help from an Oliver + S pattern on that part. Same...

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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.