How To

How To Links

Sewing Techniques

Hand Bound Eyelets 

  • How to hand-sew eyelets instead of using grommets that can tear or come out. This is also more accurate for Renaissance period clothing.

Renaissance

Costume Patterns
  • An excellent resource for finding the right pattern for your Renaissance costume (some links on this page are dead but it still gives you the pattern number)

Costume Patterns and Tips
  • Another great resource for finding the right pattern for your costume.  It also gives some excellent tips and tricks for each part of the costume.  

Hand Bound Eyelets 
  • How to hand-sew eyelets instead of using grommets that can tear or come out. This is also more accurate for Renaissance period clothing.

Elizabethan Hats
  • How to sew a flat cap and a tall hat

Clothing Patterns

  • A very easy cover up dress that I've seen selling in stores for $50. There is also a high back variation.

Diaper Bag Pattern
  • A customizable diaper bag pattern.  This is the perfect size for moms who cloth diaper.  I usually put 2-3 diapers, wet bag, wipes, and more in it.  Plus you can make as many pockets as you'd like.

  • A how-to for making a wallet that will only hold cards (and lots of them)

Craft Links

  • Adorable stuffed dino tutorial with free pattern

Spring Grass Wreath
  • A cute "grassy" wreath with little flowers

Spring Grass Wreath Variation
  • Another "grassy" wreath with more of a Easter theme