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Liberty Stamp Quilt

October 2, 2015

Several months ago I participated in a worldwide Liberty postage stamp block swap. Twenty-eight women across the globe made twenty-eight sixteen patch blocks, and we sent off twenty-seven of them to the other women and received as many in return. Liberty has such a vast range we were sure to get back a variety of...

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Custom Liberty Duffel

August 27, 2015

Sometimes I get the best custom requests. I love custom work in general. The process of choosing patterns and fabrics and colors, and getting to know my client’s perspective is really very rewarding. This particular client wanted a duffel style bag. She wanted me to use some of her Liberty because she didn’t know what...

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Cosmetics Case + fabric pairings

July 7, 2015

I realized I left out an important element when I wrote up my Travel Cosmetics Case Tutorial a few weeks back- ideas for fabric combinations! I was asked to make a custom case for a client, so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to suggest some great fabrics! DuckaDilly sponsored my tutorial, so...

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Travel Cosmetics Case Tutorial

June 4, 2015

FREE travel cosmetics case:: You can use fabric you have on hand to whip up this polished, functional case for a unique gift or before your summer getaway!

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Silvana (a.k.a. Silort)June 4, 2015 - 12:29 pm
thank you sooo much for sharing your talented project! you are a sweetie and very generous! hugs from Brazil!!ReplyCancel
Cosmetics Case + fabric pairings » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogJuly 7, 2015 - 10:15 am
[…] realized I left out an important element when I wrote up my Travel Cosmetics Case Tutorial a few weeks back- ideas for fabric combinations! I was asked to make a custom case for a client, so […]ReplyCancel
- MaryleeMarch 24, 2016 - 3:27 pm
  What are the dimensions for the STRAPS??? I’ve overlooked them or you did…ReplyCancel
Lynne TilleyJuly 8, 2015 - 12:33 am
This is an awesome tutorial. I’m going to try that this week. In fact, tomorrow!!
Thanks so much for sharing!ReplyCancel
TracyAugust 21, 2015 - 7:18 am
Could you make this with one regular 30″ zipper? No head to head sliders? Gorgeous bag!ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 21, 2015 - 9:32 am
  Sure can!ReplyCancel
VALERIEAugust 21, 2015 - 8:17 am
Very nice tutorial. Thank you so much!ReplyCancel
KimAugust 21, 2015 - 9:31 am
Thank you for the cosmetic bag tutorial!! What a great project and I think I may even make one as a Bible cover.ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 21, 2015 - 9:34 am
  Thank you, Kim! If you do make one for your Bible, let me know how it turns out! That’s an awesome idea! ReplyCancel
EnidAugust 21, 2015 - 10:15 am
I’m a newbie beginner visual sewer! I love the fabric choice selected it’s gorgeous! Thanks so much for this great tutorial. I will try to do this though I have always followed YouTube videos sewing. Thanks so much!❤️✂️ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 21, 2015 - 6:46 pm
  Oh, you are quite welcome! If you give it a go, come on back and let me know!ReplyCancel
HillaryDecember 19, 2015 - 8:39 pm
My lining piece doesn’t fit well in the outer piece. What can I do?ReplyCancel
5 DIY Projects For the Jetsetter Within You – DIYshyFebruary 18, 2016 - 7:09 am
[…] This neat idea was found at Olivia Jane Handcrafted. […]ReplyCancel
Angela TempleAugust 1, 2016 - 7:47 pm
I’m having trouble finding the dimensions for the straps.ReplyCancel
- KlmSeptember 4, 2016 - 12:08 am
  Having trouble with directions on step 4. Should it be exterior spine instead of interior? I have read them over and over??ReplyCancel
  - MeredithOctober 6, 2016 - 2:32 pm
    I apologize for the very late reply! The interior and exterior spines are the same. The one referenced in step 4 is the interior spine. :)ReplyCancel
CorynneMarch 31, 2017 - 9:02 am
Just wondering the dimensions to cut for the straps? I’m making this right now for my son, great pattern!ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 15, 2017 - 8:45 am
  I believe they are 4″x7.5″ but can be adjusted for larger or smaller hands. I’m just seeing your comment, so I apologize for the delay!! ReplyCancel
Gifts to Sew for Mom | SewingMachinesPlus.com BlogMay 8, 2017 - 4:26 pm
[…] cute cosmetics kit looks like a miniature […]ReplyCancel
BethanyAugust 29, 2018 - 6:52 pm
Do you handstitch the blindstitch in the last step?ReplyCancel
- MeredithSeptember 10, 2018 - 4:04 pm
  Yes. :) ReplyCancel
Yvonne penneyOctober 23, 2018 - 9:50 am
AwesomeReplyCancel
Yvonne penneyOctober 23, 2018 - 9:51 am
Awe how do I download this project?ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 27, 2018 - 10:37 pm
  There’s nothing to download. It’s all right here in the post. :) ReplyCancel
Carol CurranNovember 6, 2018 - 2:59 pm
Are we permitted to make this project to sell? I mean on a handmade level, for sale at craft fairs, or Etsy.ReplyCancel
- MeredithNovember 6, 2018 - 3:09 pm
  I am fine with small scale selling. Thank you so much for asking! I’d love to see it if you are on social media! You can tag me @thefooshe or hashtag #ojhcosmeticscaseReplyCancel
KaseyJanuary 12, 2019 - 1:07 pm
If you are thinking of trying this bag I would caution you against it. Seems simple but the instructions are very sparse. Pieces are missing from the cut out instructions abd being an older post there is no follow up or maintenance of comments on this post. Go buy a paid pattern with better instructions. Hopefully this saves you from getting to the end and being so stuck you throw the project away.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 12, 2019 - 1:25 pm
  Hi there, Kasey. I’m sorry you’ve had trouble with this. I have emails all the time about this pattern and how many folks have had success with it. If there’s something you have a question about please leave me a comment here or send me an email and I’m always happy to help. Like you said, this is a free pattern, but I’ve included everything that is needed and more to make a beautiful case. ReplyCancel
Five for Friday – Travel Handmade – AURIbuzzMay 3, 2019 - 4:57 pm
[…] 5 – Travel Cosmetics Case by Olivia Jane Handmade […]ReplyCancel
TantaleJuly 29, 2019 - 1:44 pm
Hello, your travel cosmetics case is very pretty.There is a problem that I can not get the photos of the steps. How to do? I thank you for answering me so that I can make it.ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 2, 2019 - 1:17 pm
  I’m not sure why the photos won’t load! They should auto load when you read the post as long as you don’t have the “reader” turned on on your browser.ReplyCancel
LisaSeptember 8, 2021 - 7:44 pm
I have a huge collection of zippers, and didn’t want to buy one for this project. So I took two 22″ zippers and overlapped them at the bottoms to equal 30″. Then I sewed them together with a zigzag stitch where they met in the center and cut away the excess. Saved me having to hunt for the special zipper I needed and used up some of my zipper stash as well. (The center won’t be seen in the finished product anyway.)ReplyCancel

My guide to buying quality fabric

April 29, 2015

Today I want to talk to you about buying fabric. Its something that is useful for every crafty person who needs fabric regardless of what your budget is. So let’s begin with budget. This is your beginning point, and its the bottom line. Some of us have very little to work with, and others have much...

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KayApril 29, 2015 - 2:35 am
This is a great post. I love Liberty too and would rather have something I love and will use carefully. I have previously bought fabric that was on sale because sit was a good price and then never used it. Now I am more careful with my money and fabric choices.ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JApril 29, 2015 - 12:13 pm
Great points! I myself am wary of “fabric clubs”. They sound really great, and I joined one for a year. I ended up spending money on fabric I didn’t love and have not used to this day! Then you have to resell it, or make a scrap quilt with all of your not-loved fabrics. Not fun at all!ReplyCancel
IvyApril 29, 2015 - 4:18 pm
Thank you for this. I am trying to be more of a curator, too.ReplyCancel
Lisa ClarkApril 29, 2015 - 4:40 pm
Thank you! I love all of your points.ReplyCancel
Carolynne GordonMay 1, 2015 - 7:09 am
Enjoyed the sentiments in this post. My mother was a fabric hoarder, and when she died we had to dismantle her sewing room. Aaaargh. I decided that day not to collect anything anymore. I became a quilter and learnt to trust that I would find what I needed, when I needed it. It’s become a metaphor for living. And as I buy second hand fabrics, mostly, from markets and thrift shops, it tests the premise further. And it generally works for me. Good luck, good nouse, along with a bit of magic.ReplyCancel
Letting go of burden of supermom: when life and crafting collide » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogFebruary 14, 2017 - 6:42 pm
[…] I know this was a long post, but it is something that has been weighing heavily on my heart. I wish I would have had someone tell me this years ago when I was just discouraged and not doing anything well. Just remember it’s all a process, and your life and family is unique. If you could use some advice and encouragement about buying fabric (because the temptation to have every new line is real!), you can read this post about responsibly buying fabric. […]ReplyCancel
ArleneApril 12, 2019 - 7:43 pm
Thank you for such a wonderful post. :)ReplyCancel

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Travel Cosmetics Case Tutorial

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