I’m beyond thrilled to show off today’s dress! I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited about a handmade finish. My sister, Emilee, is my best friend. We understand one another on a level other people don’t want to go. :) We trade off on lunch, shopping, and other things, and I think that’s...
I have another Handcrafted project to share with you today! I got the privilege of working with Alison’s upcoming line once again, and this time I paired it with Liberty. This tunic, which is actually my next pattern, was perfect for showcasing Handcrafted and adding that pop of Liberty. These two fabrics play so well...
After making one My Belle with a button down bodice, I just had to have another! I made this one with two prints from Juliana Horner’s Homestead collection which I absolutely love! In fact, as soon as I laid eyes on this blue print, I knew I needed a few yards just for a dress....
Thank you guys so much for your kind words of encouragement the other day. I guess we probably all have days of self doubt. The important thing is to just keep going. I started sewing because I thought it would be fun and rewarding to make something with my own hands. I kept sewing because I...
I haven’t been able to get good pictures all week because we’ve had nothing but heavy grey skies. I’ve still been hard at work however. I received a custom order from a good customer for a blanket. She chose the main fabric, and I had total freedom on what to do from there. The quilt...
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.
holy smokes!! that is some amazing pleatwork there. emilee looks gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous dress!! Absolutely stunning. Do you or will you have a pattern for this dress available? I showed it to my daughter and she wants me to make it for her. :-)
Love love this dress Meredith! That’s one lucky sister you have!! Gorgeous hem detail!
[…] away. Still on my pleat-all-the-things kick, I decided to make Layla a dress similar to this one I made for Emilee a year or so […]