Gothic Lace-Up Cuff PDF Sewing Pattern
Make your own dramatic gothic accessory with the Venus & Mars Lace-Up Cuff Sewing Pattern.
This beginner-friendly PDF sewing pattern creates a lined fabric wrist cuff with six metal eyelets and adjustable criss-cross lacing. It's a quick, satisfying project that's perfect for gothic wardrobes, Renaissance Faire outfits, cosplay, LARP, fantasy costumes and everyday alternative style.
Even better, it requires very little fabric—making it an excellent scrap fabric sewing project for those beautiful remnants you've been saving.
🖤 Beginner-Friendly Sewing Pattern
This small sewing project is an approachable introduction to making lined accessories and working with basic hardware.
You should be comfortable sewing a straight seam, but advanced sewing experience isn't required. The pattern walks you through constructing the cuff before adding the eyelets and lacing.
✂️ Perfect for Fabric Scraps
Turn leftover fabric into something you can actually wear.
Recommended outer fabrics include:
- Velvet
- Cotton
- Brocade
- Light canvas
- Other stable woven fabrics
⚔️ Finished Size & Adjustable Fit
The finished lace-up cuff is approximately:
Height: 3" / 7.6 cm
Wrist: Approximately 8–10" / 20.3–25.4 cm
The criss-cross lacing can be tightened or loosened to adjust the fit around the wrist.
🦇 Perfect For
Gothic fashion, alternative wardrobes, Renaissance Faire accessories, cosplay, LARP costumes, pirate and fantasy outfits, festival styling, handmade gifts and scrap-busting sewing projects.
📥 Digital PDF Sewing Pattern
This is a digital sewing pattern. No physical product will be shipped.
🖤 Designed by Venus & Mars Handmade
We've been creating gothic and alternative clothing since 1993. Our PDF sewing patterns bring the Venus & Mars aesthetic to your sewing room, with approachable projects designed in Vancouver, BC.