Looking for something to wear with a Jordandene Robin Hood-themed shirt of the month? Want to show your royal side or just to celebrate this classic Disney movie? The craft section for this month should supply everything you need and then some.
Did you want to be the fabulous, marvelous, merciful, chivalrous… Sorry, I got it all wrong. I meant the sniveling, groveling, measly, weaseling…? This crochet crown pattern designed by Joyce Overheul is a crown fit for a king (or unfit for a prince). This pattern was originally designed for Koningsdag or King’s Day in the Netherlands: a day that celebrates the birthday of the king, where everyone dresses up in orange and royalty-related things like fake crowns. And much like the comic cons we love to enjoy, some really like go to over the top!
The pattern is much more elaborate than the one featured on Prince John’s head, but I think he would have preferred it (especially if it fit).
This pattern is available for $5.49USD on Etsy.
The second geeky craft is from Ambra from Cloudsfactory. This character cross stitch pattern will have you singing as you’re stitching. Ambra is an 80s girl, growing up in a world of flash colours and pixels. Originally an art restorer, the economic crises spurred her crafty and entrepreneurial skills to create Cloudsfactory. By rejecting the old lady style of cross stitch patterns, she has created her own style which would satisfy any science, sporty, history or geeky geeks!
This Robin Hood-inspired pattern is available on the Cloudsfactory website for $9.50USD.
Finally, this no-sew fox ears tutorial which would go perfectly with the Robin Hood-inspired Jordandene shirt of the month!
What you need:
Step 1:
Cut out the pattern and pin the pattern to fabric or transfer it with a water-soluble pen. Cut two of each piece. Make sure they mirror each other.
Step 2:
Glue the inner ear to the outer ear on the top of your mirrored pieces.
Step 3:
Decide where to position the ears on the headband by folding them over and checking in the mirror, making sure the inner ear is visible when folded.
Step 4:
Glue join the middle of your outer ear piece and glue it to where you positioned them.
Step 5:
Put glue on the top of your headband and fold both sides of the outer ear hold down until it dries.
Step 6:
Glue both sides of the outer ear pieces together.
Step 7:
Put a dollop of glue on the inside corner of the inner ear and fold the outside ear onto it. This gives the ear some shape.
Step 8:
Repeat Steps 3 to 7 for the other ear piece.
Step 9:
Don ears and rob the rich to feed the poor!
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Nick Kemsley
Nick Kemsley is an archaeologist by day, crafter at any spare moment and born nerd. They are an outspoken gender queer activist and often covered in dirt.
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