I haven’t made little girl clothes in much too long. Layla is in need of some new dresses because she has gotten so tall over the past several months. I am working on that, but I felt the urge to go little. 12-18 months little. So I made the Roller Skate Dress for a special young...
I told you after finishing my first modified pair of Pleasant Pathways Shorts, that I already had three more in the works. And today I get to share them with you! First up, I used this amazing Robert Kaufman stretch Railroad Denim to make this pair of shorts. With all three of these, I shortened...
I have been wanting to try this for a long time! After searching for a good lace for a few months, I found one I could live with. It has good drape, and isn’t stiff like many of the laces I came across. There are some gnarley, stiff laces out there, people! To make this...
I told you it wouldn’t be long before I made more of Anna Maria’s Pleasant Pathways Shorts. I had to make these longer, and I’m in love with the result. After adjusting the pattern to add 2.5″ length, I used only the main shorts pattern pieces to cut a main fabric (the chambray) and the...
I love Liberty of London. I love Alexia Abegg’s Michelle, My Belle dress too! I think that’s why after making one with Liberty, its difficult for me to think of combining the pattern with another fabric. This time I used a favorite print that may be more suited for Spring, but this is Southwest Florida,...
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.