Tag Archives: Garment Sewing

I love days like this

May 20, 2013

Its day’s like this that I wish would last forever! The beginning of last week started out slow. I knew I was dedicating the week to doing something with Alison Glass‘ debut line, Lucky Penny. And since I am entirely unwilling to waste fabric under any circumstance, I ruminated on what I would do with those...

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The Staple Dress #1 : Field Study Rayon

May 13, 2013

I couldn’t hold out anymore. The more I saw the Staple Dress on my IG feed, I knew I was going to have to give this pattern a try. I’m so glad I did because I love it!!!! The Staple Dress is an incredibly versatile (and very well-written) pattern by April Rhodes. Because I’m really unsure of...

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Wednesday

May 8, 2013

So it’s Wednesday. I’ve been doing a lot today. First, I tackled the weeks worth of dishes that was taking over my kitchen. I hate doing dishes!!! After that I did a little work from home. Then Layla and I went to swimming lessons. She was not cooperating, but the lifeguards were kind enough to work...

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Oliver + S : Reversible Roller Skate Dress + Hemming Tutorial

April 8, 2013

I’ve got a new dress to show you! And surprise! Its none other than the Oliver + S Roller Skate dress making another appearance. This time, its reversible! Prepare for pictures of my little ham, and at the bottom, I’ll include a little tutorial for hemming a reversible tunic/dress. The Roller Skate Dress pattern is...

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LucindaApril 8, 2013 - 9:44 pm
Your explanation was perfect – thanks so much for sharing this tutorial! I love this pattern, and your daughter just looks too cute in it:) I think I prefer the blue on her, but you really can’t go wrong with either side!
I was wondering if you had any tips on how to transfer the marking for the casing. The suggested method of poking with a pin along the line and transferring a dot seems time-comsuming and I”m wondering if another way has been discovered!ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 10:00 pm
  I put the fabric over the pattern piece against my window and trace the lines onto the pieces with a disappearing pen. That way the line is perfect and all I have to do is mark. I think that takes far less time than pinning, and its more accurate.ReplyCancel
  - Elizabeth JApril 9, 2013 - 9:48 am
    When I made my markings I just eyeballed it. I marked at the beginning and end and “drew in” an approximate line. It turned out fine – the elastic is very forgiving. But I think Meredith’s way is better!ReplyCancel
    - LucindaApril 9, 2013 - 1:37 pm
      Thanks so much for your suggestions! Will have to give them a try:)ReplyCancel
RachelApril 8, 2013 - 9:56 pm
Oh interesting so you kept your hems separate. That makes sense. I think my first impulse would have been to hem them together. I’ve made a couple with collars, I’m ready for this version! It is a great pattern, but the collar adds quite a bit of time- at least for me!ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 9:59 pm
  No, no. They are hemmed together. The only way I could get away with not finishing the seams is that the dress is fully enclosed.ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 10:02 pm
  I’m sorry I didn’t explain that better in my post!ReplyCancel
  - RachelApril 8, 2013 - 10:07 pm
    Oh der- no I was looking at the picture wrong. This why I have to be careful about sewing at night. ha!ReplyCancel
LaurieApril 14, 2013 - 7:11 am
Your daughter is so adorable! Where did you buy these fabrics?ReplyCancel
BrianneAugust 6, 2013 - 7:16 pm
Any idea who makes that feather fabric. I love it!ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 8, 2013 - 2:47 pm
  I think the designer is Martha Negley, but I’m not positive.ReplyCancel

Liberty Love : Michelle, My Belle #3

April 4, 2013

Oh, you knew I’d make another one! This one is my most favorite because its my first tana lawn dress and its in my favorite Liberty fabric! I’m so head over heels for the Michelle, My Belle dress pattern from Liberty Love. It is perfect! Alexia Abegg: YOU ARE MY HERO! You know when you...

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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.