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Bruyere : The Dress

August 5, 2015

I have had this project planned for so long, I can hardly believe I get to share it with you today! When Deer and Doe came out with the Bruyere shirt I was quite captivated. I didn’t love the tunic length simply because that’s not my personal style, but I envisioned it as a dress,...

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Cotton + Steel Tunic

August 6, 2014

Today I’m showing you the latest addition to Layla’s wardrobe, a tunic style tank made with some brand new Cotton + Steel fabric! Remember this top? Well its such a great style I decided to make another one, and I’m happy to say that Layla loves it. She’s a big time horse lover like her...

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Puppet Show Shorts and a Liberty Tank

July 3, 2014

As much as it stinks to watch Layla grow up, it does present a perfect opportunity to sew her new clothes. Yep. Glass half full. I really didn’t love sewing separates for her when she was smaller, simply because I thought dresses were cuter on her. Now that she’s bigger (4T-ish), I think shorts and...

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More Washi Tunics!

February 14, 2014

I think everyone has to have some staple piece in their wardrobe. Surely, this is true. Pre-pregnancy, it would have been a tie between my J Crew chino shorts and Jackie cardigans. And Staple and My Belle Dresses. Okay. Maybe I had a few staples I relied very heavily upon. Maternity clothes are so much...

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The Washi Tunic : My Maternity Staple

January 6, 2014

Getting pregnant was such a surprise to me. We had so longed for a baby for such a great length of time, that though the idea sounded magical, it also seemed out of reach. We were certainly past the point of getting our hopes up each month. So as I said, when we were finally...

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TeriJanuary 6, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Your Washis are so pretty! It is one of my favorite patterns out there– it sews up so quickly and is super comfortable! I want to get the expansion pack soon so I can try a Washi with sleeves.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:49 pm
  You’ll have to stop back by and tell me what variations you do! I’m so excited to start on mine.ReplyCancel
HilaryJanuary 6, 2014 - 11:22 pm
Super cute! I love the bright red, yellow, and blue one :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:48 pm
  Thanks!ReplyCancel
kalleJanuary 6, 2014 - 11:49 pm
these tops look great! i, too, am expecting; i’d love to make a few of these tops for myself. did you make any modifications to accommodate your growing belly? or is the pattern roomy enough as written?

thanks for any tips you can provide!

KalleReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:40 pm
  I found the pattern to be roomy enough. I did go up from where I was prepregnancy in the bust, just because I think the bust in the pattern is a bit small to begin with, and because I’ve grown there far more than I anticipated. I’m 21 weeks and have plenty of room both around and lengthwise. But if I get really big toward the end, I may grade the pattern up to the next size and add a little length to the bottom front to keep from flashing my baby gut. But as I said, currently the fit is great, and there is no worry of showing off too much.ReplyCancel
MichaelaJanuary 7, 2014 - 1:08 am
Your Washis look amazing on you, I especially love the Liberty ones…shopping for maternity wear can be so frustrating- how great you can make things that make you feel good. Congratulations on your news!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:40 pm
  Thank you!!ReplyCancel
MariannJanuary 7, 2014 - 9:21 am
Love, love, love the tops! Hope you and your little apprentice are doing well. God bless.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:41 pm
  Thank you! We are doing quite well!ReplyCancel
ChelsieJanuary 7, 2014 - 10:24 am
They look awesome! And so do you! I’m pretty sure she is coming out with a new top that is also very maternity friendly too.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:41 pm
  Oh! Awesome. Do you know what the pattern is called? Is it the one with the pleats on the front?ReplyCancel
RaeJanuary 7, 2014 - 4:54 pm
oh my gosh I love all of these so much!!! It’s making me want to sew more sleeveless Washi tops now. LOVE!!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 7, 2014 - 7:42 pm
  Girl, they are so perfect for maternity! Thank you so much for this pattern!ReplyCancel
selfish sewing week: sewing pattern maternity hacks - imagine gnatsOctober 2, 2015 - 5:01 pm
[…] La (Sutton Blouse pattern) staple dress maternity style by Erin Always (The Staple Dress pattern) washi maternity staple by Olive Jane Handcrafted (Washi Dress pattern) maternity mercer tunic by Knitty Bitties for […]ReplyCancel

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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.