How to Create Bead Work Applique for Pow Wow Outfits

How to Create Bead Work Applique for Pow Wow Outfits

Juaquin Lonelogde shows how to create applique designs for contemporary Pow Wow outfits.  The videos below include steps for laying out the design and beading the project as well as many tips and tricks from an expert craftsman.

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15 Comments on “How to Create Bead Work Applique for Pow Wow Outfits”

  • Avatar for Blue Sky

    Blue Sky

    says:

    I actually learned this way of beading, some call overlay, or one needle applique. My experience using this technique is both good and bad.For me, it does not hold the beads as tight as I would like. So, I am looking into two needle applique.

  • Avatar for Sheila Hawkins

    Sheila Hawkins

    says:

    I would really like to go to hands on class for beading anywhere

  • Avatar for Glenna Jean

    Glenna Jean

    says:

    Very interesting and helpful. Great tips. I will give you one in return. To clean the gunk off your iron, simply take a small towel or washcloth and sprinkle it very, very generously with table salt. While the iron is warm, not hot, rub it in the salt till it’s clean. Works slick and the salt does not scratch the surface.

  • Avatar for witi tehaara

    witi tehaara

    says:

    so lookin forward to tryin this out

  • Avatar for Maxine

    Maxine

    says:

    This was super helpful. While my gourd or peyote stitch is always pretty smooth, my appliqué work always comes out bumpy. Thanks so much for this. Can’t wait to try out this technique.

  • Avatar for Victor Walter

    Man, this was awesome. Love seeing I’m not the only guy that knows how to sew. Great info on templates and loved the beading stuff too! Ok, I’m going to start beading. Go great with my copper jewelry I make. Thank you Juaquin.

  • Avatar for KathyThompson

    KathyThompson

    says:

    I’ve always wanted to learn how to bead! Loved watching and listening. Thank You.

    • Avatar for pateiwah

      pateiwah

      says:

      there are several DVD’s and VHS’s that show how to do beading.
      different kinds. great to get the basics and then you can practice what you want.
      about.com and eHow.com and you tube all have beading.
      don’t be afraid you can always rip it out and start over.
      keep the project small at first so you won’t get bored or
      frustrated.
      teaching my grand kids to bead, ages 5-11.

  • Avatar for pateiwah

    pateiwah

    says:

    my family has used the crib and small size ‘puddle pads;
    usually used under a baby to cover a wet area and not require
    a total linen change it has rubber in the middle and fleecey flannel on both sides. also good for moc soles.
    one advantage to applique is you can remove it and put on another garment. my moc beading has been on at least 4pr of
    mocs, able to do a bit of re-sewing the lose beads. also
    dental floss is great for beading. water proof and boy is it
    tuff.

  • Avatar for Danecia Wandrie

    Danecia Wandrie

    says:

    Great video! I think it’s awesome that my tribe is promoting cultural & heritage for future generations. I hope young people will find this video and choose to do something positive to carry on tradition.

  • Avatar for Susan Caldera

    What is the name of the fabric that is attached to the construction paper and heat bond? Where can I purchase this fabric? Thank You Juaquin Lonelodge

  • Avatar for Pat Garcia

    Pat Garcia

    says:

    Thank You for sharing!

  • Avatar for Auna

    Auna

    says:

    The technique he is using is called couching. It is a great technique to use and the best one for that kind work that requires that much beading. Thank you for sharing these videos.

  • Avatar for sabine

    sabine

    says:

    Hi, thank you for this sharing. It’s awesome, always wanted to try this sort of beading work but didn’t know how to do it.
    Is there an episode where you show how to put the beading work on leather or fabric? Do you stitch it directly on it? and how?
    Miigwech.

  • Avatar for Cindy

    Cindy

    says:

    Very interesting

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