Last weekend we attended the first birthday party for a daughter of a friend. I suggested I make her a dress and Justin quickly agreed, but said he would like to choose the fabric so he could say he had some involvement. I think he has great taste, so I was thrilled he offered his...
Remember this dress I made for Layla? Well I made a coordinating shirt and bow tie for Wallace using the Fresh Catch print from Hawthorne Threads’ Riviera collection. I’m glad to finally post about it because it was at one point the post that wasn’t meant to be. These pictures are the result of...
I told you Akita was going to happen multiple times! I made this one right after I whipped up the first version. This gorgeous fabric is a newish colorway of the classic Liberty print, Wiltshire. It was a Christmas gift from a dear friend of mine, and I’m thrilled not only to be using...
Use this free cheater tutorial to add a faux pleated bodice to the Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dress, or any dress!
Do you subscribe to Seamwork? One of my best friends in the world gifted me a subscription when they first got started, and I have loved getting the online magazine every month. If you are a paid subscriber, two patterns are included every month. A few months back, the Akita Top was included. I...
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.
that is gorgeous!
That is beautiful! The fabric is perfect for the dress.
I love the Oliver + S bubble dress. My daughter has one more year before she sizes out of it – I will have to make her at least one more! I might try adding the flat piping like you did, that is a nice detail.