Can I just preface this post by saying I really, really miss this space? Not just the actual writing, but all the making and productivity it brings? I so want to be on here many days a week recording all my sewing adventures. Thankfully, I’m still sewing a good bit, but not nearly what I...
You know the awesome thing about reprints? They give this sudden urge and freedom to stop hoarding the original. Such was the case with my one yard cut of Liberty’s Tresco, now that the print has been added to the Contemporary Classics collection. I tossed around a few ideas at the beginning of the month...
I’ve decided to wait until I have more baby related things to show before posting about the whole cloth quilt I made. In the mean time, I want to share with you some garments I’ve made to wear after the baby makes his arrival (hopefully this week sometime!) I was gifted several absolutely stunning cuts...
So many things happen in preparation for a new baby! And I swear each consecutive child has required more, not less, despite popular belief. We live in a two bedroom house and are about to be a family of five. Wallace is still in our room (I hate admitting that) because until just a few...
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...
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.
Looks like the perfect and colourful summer dress. love the pin-tucks.
The dress came out beautifully and your little girl is so cute! Looking forward to your “hack” post…don’t know how you find the time…you rock modern motherhood!
still here! love the dress! xoxoxo
The dress is gorgeous! I am sure Layla loves that super full, twirly skirt. Her hair looks adorable, too!
[…] I made another contrast pleated bodice Fairy Tale Dress for the Oliver + S blog after they they saw this one and asked for a tutorial. Today I wanted to pop in with some pictures and officially share the link […]