Last week I was going through my bits of leather and decided they needed to be used. I had several small cuts, and offered to make some custom bags via Instagram. I had a few takers, and today I want to show you two of the bags I was able to make. First, I got...
The past couple of weeks have been bumpy ones for me. But despite the demise of my machine, I’ve been sewing as much as I can on one I’m borrowing from a friend. Its not the same, but its doing the job. I’m terribly excited to show you some of the big projects I’ve been working...
I’ve been one busy lady this past week. I made a bunch of new bags for my Etsy shop. I generally sell them on Instagram, but they go so fast on there and they don’t hang around long enough to be blogged about. So let me tell you about these! All bags are one of...
Do you ever stalk the mail man or the UPS guy (lady)? I do. I love getting packages, especially when they are filled with pretty things. I had been doing really well about not adding much fabric to what I already have but… Liberty gets me! It does. And then I’m browsing the J&V site, and one...
A couple of weeks ago I got a custom order for a Super Tote (pattern from Noodlehead). We went back and forth on fabrics and finally decided that Michael Miller’s Glitz fabrics were the perfect choice. My client actually decided on all the placement, so I can’t take a bit of credit for that. Isn’t...
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 that Tiffany blue leather, I just picked up a scrap of gorgeous teal and a maroon leather scrap the other day!
I love my bag! I can’t wait till I get it in the mail :)
wowzers! that robin’s egg blue leather is so yummy!
Wow! these handmade leather bags are incredible! I’ve seen custom cosmetic bags very similar to these, but nowhere nearly as well done as these. Awesome job and I cant wait to see more of your work.