Tag Archives: Pattern

Crepe Magnolia

January 21, 2019

A gorgeous new dress for winter- its the Magnolia from Deer & Doe made up in a gorgeous French crepe.

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Pepper Baby Dress

December 6, 2018

A little baby dress for a sweet little baby, made with Liberty of London.

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Sewing with Kids: Layla’s big cross stitch pillow

June 4, 2018

Want to sew with your kids, but aren’t sure where to start? Try making this easy, big cross stitch pillow!

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Jo-Anne FlinkJune 4, 2018 - 9:42 am
Beautiful job, ladies! I can’t believe how mature Layla is becoming is such a short time. I really pleased that things are going so well and that you and Layla have this together time. Jo-AnneReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:39 pm
  Thank you, Jo-Anne. Its a sweet time for us to spend together for sure. The boys are go, go, go all the time, so its great to slow down and share something special between just the two of us!ReplyCancel
Lauren BJune 4, 2018 - 11:14 am
Layla, your pillow turned out amazing! So talented- just like your mom! Lillian and I can’t wait to see you on Facebook today. She loved your pillow and wants to give it a try too!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:40 pm
  Layla was just thrilled to bits to have you in her virtual audience! She said she wants to go back to Selby! Thank you for the encouragement. :)ReplyCancel
IvyJune 4, 2018 - 11:25 am
I love it! Layla did an amazing job! I would like to make a cross-stich pillow, too! Thanks for the inspiration, Layla!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:41 pm
  Thank you, Ivy! You should definitely make a pillow! Its a relaxing and fun way to make a piece with a lot of character and impact. I asked her to make one for me next!ReplyCancel
Hwei-Yi LeeJune 5, 2018 - 12:11 am
Wow, impressive! I love how articulate Layla is about the project too :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:42 pm
  She is quite the little talker! I expected her to articulate well on paper, but I was genuinely blown away by her video debut on Facebook. I could really get some advice from her on how to stay composed.ReplyCancel
TeriJune 6, 2018 - 12:58 pm
I love this post! That pillow is gorgeous and such an accomplishment for Layla. So far my sons aren’t interested in sewing/stitching so I’m hoping my daughter will be when she gets a little older!ReplyCancel
Charlotte NewlandJune 10, 2018 - 6:49 am
Bless her – that is just lovely!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 11, 2018 - 11:19 am
  Thank you, Charlotte! She loves working with her hands. ReplyCancel

I don’t know how you feel about clothes and the way you look in general, but for me, the way I present myself says a lot about who I am. I like for my clothes to reflect my personality. In the day to day grind at home, when I’m with the kids all day long,...

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PsychicSewerKathleenMarch 13, 2018 - 6:01 pm
Your skirt is STUNNING! Perfect fabric for this pattern (they should feature it to sell the pattern or the fabric! :) I love their patterns too – I have the Vogue dress by them which is a beautiful dress pattern.ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 14, 2018 - 6:28 pm
  You are so sweet, Kathleen! ReplyCancel
ShaynaMarch 13, 2018 - 6:13 pm
How to put on tights:
Take one leg, put your thumbs in them, keeping the seam to the inside. Using your thumbs and fingers on opposite sides of the leg bunch up the entire leg until you reach the toe. Put your foot all the way in and slowly roll the leg up your leg halfway around your knee. Repeat for the other side and pull all the way up. Pull up bunchy bits at leg then the crotch then the waist. This way your rings don’t even go on the inside to snag.ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 14, 2018 - 6:28 pm
  Thank you! I’ve been putting them on that way, so I’m glad to know it’s right. I snagged them in public when I brushed them with my ring! I’ll have to be more careful in the future. They aren’t cheap if I only get to wear them once. Ha! ReplyCancel
Andrea MMarch 14, 2018 - 10:47 am
I love the colored tights! I live in the Great Lakes region, and sometimes wear a lighter legging under a skirt (and with boots on, you cannot tell they aren’t tights) or sweater tights (like we wore when we were kids!) and have found those to be so comfy warm, and personally love the look too (though I usually wear solid colored skirts). Anyways, a glue stick or clear polish will stop a run in tights. I don’t keep either in my purse, but a glue stick wouldn’t take up much space. And, as always, your wardrobe creations are spot on gorgeous!! ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 14, 2018 - 6:27 pm
  That’s a great tip and one I’ve never heard. Thank you! ReplyCancel
Anne WoodsMarch 18, 2018 - 3:41 pm
This skirt is fabulous! Well done and welcome back. I have been following your blog for a couple of years now and I am very happy to see you posting garments again:)ReplyCancel

A dress to beckon spring

February 23, 2018

Today is the final day of my impromptu Dress Week! Spoiler alert: still using the Building Block Dress book as my pattern. I just love this dress, and Layla feels like it’s extra special. It’s made with a beautiful cotton eyelet, lined with Free Spirit solid voile (what I line everything with), and the skirt...

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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.