Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Tutorials

Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Tutorials

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Sarah Agaton Howes is the latest designer to participate in Eighth Generation’s Inspired Natives Project. Sarah is an Anishinaabe artist, teacher, and emerging community organizer from Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota. Back in 2013 she created a set of tutorial videos to make Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasins. Check them….

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Making Regalia – Straight Dress Making

Making Regalia – Straight Dress Making

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On this episode of Making Regalia with Juaquin Lonelodge, he has special guest Terra Houska. Terra introduces viewers to the fundamentals of straight dress making. The follow-up episode will show Juaquin and Terra constructing all the pieces in sequence. Stay tuned for that one! Making Regalia – Show 5 of….

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How to Make a Traditional Men’s Bustle | Making Regalia | Native American

How to Make a Traditional Men’s Bustle | Making Regalia | Native American

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Making Regalia with Juaquin Lonelodge is back and this time he is tackling the bustle! Check out these two new episodes to help you with your regalia. Episode 3 – Season 2 On this episode, Juaquin lays out the necessary elements for the construction of a small traditional bustle. Making….

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Making Regalia: Dance Bells

Making Regalia: Dance Bells

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Episode 2 of the second season of Making Regalia is out now! In this episode we have guest artist Redsky Whapeppah, demonstrating bell application for men’s straight dance regalia as host Juaquin Lonelodge describes the history and significance of bells. Making Regalia – Episode 2 of Season 2 from CATV47….

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Making Regalia – How to Construct Leather Belts – Craft Tutorial

Making Regalia – How to Construct Leather Belts – Craft Tutorial

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Host Juaquin Lonelodge is back for Season 2 of Making Regalia. In the first episode he shows us how to construct leather belts, which he says an absolute regalia necessity. Related Info – How to make a traditional dream catcher Making Regalia – Season 2 – Episode 1 from CATV47….

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Tutorial: How to Bead a Tobacco Bag, Lakota Style!

Tutorial: How to Bead a Tobacco Bag, Lakota Style!

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Benjamin Sitting Bull created a couple of tutorial videos for folks wanting to learn some Lakota beadwork. Watch as he adds beads to a small tobacco bag using a lazy stitch. Part 2 talks about finishing the edge And here he is with the finished product! Thanks for sharing your….

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Beadwork Tutorial for Moccasin Tops | How to Bead Step by Step

Beadwork Tutorial for Moccasin Tops | How to Bead Step by Step

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This six-part tutorial was created by Anne of the Communities of the Voyageur Metis in Canada. She put this tutorial together in hopes that beginners would not be scared to try their hand at beading moccasin tops. These beautiful moccasin tops or “vamps” were created for the “Walking With Our….

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How to add sequins to a Pow Wow outfit

How to add sequins to a Pow Wow outfit

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What you will need:patternspare fabric (non-stretchy)interfacing (only needed if fabric is thin)embroidery hoopsequinsseedbeads1 needlebeading threadfabric gluescissorsA note about your pattern: I like to draw a to-scale pattern in color. This will give your finished product a more complete appearance because round sequins will let some of the backing material show….

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How to Make a Traditional Dream Catcher | Dream Catcher Directions

How to Make a Traditional Dream Catcher | Dream Catcher Directions

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The Dream Catcher now comes in all sizes and a great variety of designs. Depending on the artist making them and how they were taught. These instructions are the most basic of design and materials. We leave it up to you to choose how you want to finish the decoration….

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