I can’t believe I’ve neglected this space for nearly a week! My retail job has been keeping me pretty busy now that we’re rolling into our craziest time of the year. Even though I haven’t been posting, I have been sneaking in some sewing time whenever I get the chance! I’ve been working on a...
Well Christmas is only 5 days away. I think I just realized that. I still have a few things that need to be done, so I’ve been in high gear for the past few days. Except yesterday. Yesterday I just watched in awe as my new flooring was laid. I feel like that was allowed....
I’m telling you, Oliver + S is one of my most favorite companies! I really adore Liesl’s patterns! My latest from her is her Family Reunion pattern in the blouse version. I’m all about making dresses for my Munchkin, but lately something about making Layla some awesome shirts has really taken me. They require so...
I’ve been working on my new Liberty bags nonstop. I find that when I work on a large batch of bags continually, its easy to lose steam. So I switched up my very hectic sewing schedule for the week, and made Layla another Paper Fan Dress. Talk about a quick and easy pattern! Its just...
This is such an exciting time of year. It’s my favorite actually. I love the cooler, drier weather. I love being able to break out all five of my long sleeve shirts and drink hot chocolate with a candy cane. I love having a tree put up in my house. And I absolutely love getting...
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.