Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins

Name: Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins
Released: 2024-01-08T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Special Interest

This short-form series provides step-by-step instructions for cultural craftsmanship projects and traditional teachings to accompany them. Join host Chantel Morgan as she walks us through how to make a pair of moccasins.

2024

EPISODE 1

Moccasin Making Preparation

The first step of making moccasins is all about preparation and setting ourselves up for success. In this episode, we will gather our materials, measure them and create a pattern to follow.
EPISODE 2

Preparing and Cutting Materials

The next step involves tracing and cutting all the pieces we’ll use to make our moccasins, including the fuzzy lining. We want the moccasins to keep our toes warm through the winter!
EPISODE 3

Beading the Vamp

In this episode, we will use a pattern to bead the vamps of our moccasins. These are the upper pieces that sit on top of our feet. Time to let our creativity shine!
EPISODE 4

Sewing the Moccasin Part 1

Now that all our pieces are ready, we can begin sewing them together! In this episode, we will learn how to reinforce the bottoms of our moccasins by attaching the soles and sewing the heels.
EPISODE 5

Sewing the Moccasin Part 2

In the second part of the sewing process, we will attach the vamps to the bottoms of our moccasins. They’re really starting to take shape!
EPISODE 6

Sewing the Lining

Now, we will insert a lining into our moccasins to make them nice and warm. We’re almost done!