Regalia Patterns

Several fine craftworkers have developed the most authentic and comprehensive Indian clothing patterns available.  Extensive information includes material requirements, layout, garment making tips, details on tribal styles, variations and decoration of each garment, such as beadwork, ribbonwork, fringe treatment, etc.  Our easy-to-follow instructions are complete with detailed illustrations and photos from expert and novice alike.  Need fabric, buttons, etc., to make your garment?  E-mail us.  We can help with that too.     Patterns are $12.00 each.

 


 

Buckskin Dress, Plains Style  Info on several tribal styles such as Comanche, Kiowa, & Cheyenne, make this more than just a pattern.  Beadwork placement, decorative cuts & accessories, fringe treatment, etc. are discussed so you can produce a correct hide dress with he appropriate detailing.   Sizes 6-20 included in pattern.

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Breechclout & Leggings  This pattern allows several legging styles in leather & cloth including straight dance.  Authentic tribal styles are discussed along with such important details as decoration & fringe placement.  Sizes S, M, & L included in pattern.

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Capote, Child's  A capote is a great coat for a child.  This pattern gives complete, illustrated instructions and includes details and suggestions for various fringe treatments, decorations, and trim.  Sizes 6-14 included in pattern.

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Cloth Dress, Girl's  An authentically styled simple camp dress.     

 

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Cloth Dress, Plains, Women's  An authentically styled pattern that will produce a simple "everyday" camp dress or a more elaborate Powwow dress.  Includes information for the following tribal styles:  Comanche, Kiowa, Kiowa-Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, and Blackfoot.  Sizes 6-20 included in pattern.

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Grass Dance Outfit  Patterns and illustrations for assembly and decoration of a cape or shirt, apron, side tabs, and pants.   

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Indian Women's Accessories Consists of several patterns with illustrated instructions. Northern and Southern belt sets (strike a light, awl and knife cases), mirror bag, large knife sheath, Northern Plains leggings, medicine pouch, and buckskin purse are all featured. 

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Jingle Dress, Women's  The traditional Northern Plains dress style has evolved and spread throughout the US and is very popular today among many different tribes.  Our pattern allows you to make the under dress, cape and apron type jingle dress with options for jingle placement.  Sizes S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), and           XL (18-20) included in the pattern.

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Jingle Dress, Girl's  A traditional Northern Plains dress adapted for the younger Powwow participants.  Contains specific information on jingle placement and additional decorations to personalize your dress.  Sizes 6-16 included in pattern.

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Moccasins, Child's  Includes sizes from newborn to to around 8 years of age, in both hard and soft sole.  Complete with highly detailed, authentic instructions. 

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Moccasins, Plains Style, Adult  The only moccasin pattern on the market that is truly authentic.  Detailed and fully illustrated instructions are easy to follow.  Includes helpful hints on assembly and shows correct decoration for several tribal styles.  Men's Sizes 7-12; Women's Sizes 5-10 included in pattern.

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Moccasins, Hi-Top, Plains Style, Adults  This pattern takes all the guesswork out of moccasin making!  Using our simple, illustrated, and highly detailed instructions, even a beginner can create a fine-looking pair of authentic hi-tops.  Includes correct decoration information for several tribal styles.  Men's sizes 7-12 and Women's sizes 5-10 are included in pattern.

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Ribbon Shirt, Boy's & Girls  Complete with detailed instructions on layout, cutting, sewing, & decoration, this style shirt is worn by most tribes throughout the country.  Sizes 4-14 included in pattern.

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Ribbon Shirt, Cherokee, Men's  This early style pattern was developed from information gathered in museums and old photographs of Cherokee people.  Produces an  authentically detailed shirt in the correct tribal style. 

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Ribbon Shirt, Plains, Men's  Common to many tribes from east to west.  This style shirt is popular with both men and women and has been in vogue since the introduction to cloth of the Indian trade.  Sizes S, M, L, and XL included in pattern. 

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Straight Dance & Ribbonwork  This pattern details the layout, cutting, and sewing of broadcloth leggings, aprons, & trailer worn by men of many Oklahoma tribes.  Included are traditional patterns and instructions for fine ribbonwork.

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Tear Dress, Cherokee, Women's  Unique to several tribes of the southeastern US, our pattern produces a dress that can be worn for everyday or festive occasions with only a few simple measurements.  Complete, illustrated instructions for sewing as well as ribbon placement.  Sizes 6 - 20 included in pattern.

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Trade Cloth Dress, Women's  Produces a fine quality dress from wool tradecloth or broadcloth, which can be left plain or decorated with cowrie shells, elk teeth, or dentalium shells.  Authentically styled with variations for Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfoot, Comanche, Kiowa, and Kiowa-Apache.  Sizes 6-20 included in pattern.

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War Shirt, Plains, Men  Developed from museum examples, this pattern will make a classic Northern Plains buckskin war shirt.  Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Arapaho, and Blackfoot style shirts are depicted, with hints on placement of various decorations and beadwork. 

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