Welcome to the hands-on heart of Echo & Ember by Isabella.
Here, tutorials aren’t just lessons — they’re small spells of making.
Learn how to braid hair like a Tudor, weave with sticks, set grommets, or dance thread through a loom.
Each video is a spark of history brought to life, guiding your hands to create something timeless.
And this is only the beginning — more crafts, videos, and creative adventures are already on the way.
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Discover the elegant craft of hair taping, a hairstyle deeply rooted in the dress of the 15th and 16th centuries. In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how linen ribbons were woven through hair to create structured, beautiful styles that reflect the aesthetics of the Renaissance. Whether you’re recreating courtly looks or exploring period presentations, this technique adds historical authenticity and creative flair.
Learn the timeless art of stick weaving—a beautifully simple technique that weaves history right through your fingertips. Long before large looms and modern tools, crafters across Europe and North America used wooden sticks and yarn to create sturdy, decorative bands for belts, trims, and everyday use. This video shows how those same humble tools can still spin magic today, turning thread into texture and rhythm into creation. Whether you’re exploring heritage crafts or just love the calm of making something by hand, stick weaving connects you to centuries of artistry—one gentle loop at a time.
Dive into the world of grommets — those humble metal rings that finish and fortify garments in ways both practical and beautifully subtle. Whether you’re working on historical costume, modern creations, or anything in between, this tutorial will guide you through the tools, techniques, and common mistakes to avoid when punching, setting, and securing grommets. Perfect for makers who want their work to hold up in motion and look flawless too.
Join me in this hands-on tutorial where we explore the rhythmic dance of thread and loom. This video walks you through the fundamentals of creating a simple weave pattern—over, under, over, under—using a loom. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in textile arts or looking to revisit the soothing pulse of weaving, you’ll find each loop and pass of the yarn connects you to generations of makers before us.