I recently (re)picked up knitting and instead of making a scarf as my first project I went with a sock. I practiced knitting in the round on 4 double pointed needles, usually refered to as DPNs. I also wanted to learn cabling, so after practicing on some yarn my mother gave me to practice with, [...]

Tags: cabling, handmade, knitting, socks, wool, yarn
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I’ve been getting a lot made and done. I even was able to clean up the house a bit. The two Mini Lace Top Hats are embroidery machine free standing lace. They measure 5.5 in x 4.75 in x 2.5 in. They are wicked cute and perfect for a steampunk, gothic lolita or burlesque outfit. [...]

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I’ve been loving my chainmaille lately. It’s fun, and something that I can do in the living room. I also love my chokers but wanted to wear them has headpieces as well. So I developed the converter piece. Now you can make any of my chokers into headbands. It is made from metal rings (can [...]

Tags: chainmaille, Choker, handmade, headband, jewellery, jewelry, renaissance
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So this morning was really cold and so I was looking for some socks, which didn’t want to be found. I remembered I had a couple of pieces of white fleece that I had no plans for. So I decided to make some fleece socks! I just measured around my ankle (9.25″) added a 3/4 [...]

Tags: easy, fleece, handmade, how to, quick, socks
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I was just browsing on Etsy and found that I tend to be priced in the middle to high range. I am there because of materials cost. I have very few fabric stores around me (the closest is 30 minutes away, the next closest one is at least one hour) and I have difficulty buying [...]

Tags: Clothing, Costuming, etsy, fabric, handmade, price
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MASSIVE SALE AT ETSY STORE!!! EVERYTHING MARKED DOWN and with FREE US SHIPPING!!! Check it out 28 Sides Designs Etsy Shop Sale until July 4th

Tags: bag, bags, blouse, Clothing, costume, fairy, free shipping, handmade, medieval, Pouch, renaissance, sale, shirt, skirt, wench
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Definitely one of my favorite projects to date. This reprint of a 1950′s pattern is wonderful. It gives the illusion of 2 dresses but is actually one, making it much simpler to put on; it merely buttons in the back and then snaps in the front. I made this one of 100% cotton in two [...]

Tags: 1950's, Clothing, handmade
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