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Pre-Cut Sewing Patterns in Every Size
Fully Illustrated Instruction Manuals
Patterns Built for Indigenous Bodies
Over the last two decades, I've taught so many students how to design and sew their own Regalia from scratch. Now, I've turned my in-person classes into helpful videos and resources you can use in your own community.
Running Ribbon Skirt Workshops are not easy. Most of the barriers are in the pattern drafting. Will the skirt fit? Does it hang nice? How do you accommodate for different body sizes? I have seen how challenging it can be to run a successful Ribbon Skirt Workshop, so I created a Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder that walk you step-by-step through each stage of designing, cutting and sewing your ribbon skirt, making running a workshop easy!
The Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder includes; 28 pre-cut sewing patterns in Tea length, Long, Jr. Girls and Toddler sizes. Each binder comes with ALL the sizes I have available and instructions on how to adjust for plus sizes. They also come with 10 fully illustrated instruction manuals.
What the Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder includes:
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9 pre-cut sewing patterns in size XXS-4XL in Tea Length (for 5'4" and under) and 9 pre-cut sewing patterns in Long length (for 5'5" and over).
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5 pre-cut sewing patterns in Jr. Girls in size 7/8-15/16
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5 pre-cut sewing patterns in Toddler sizes 4T-6T
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All the patterns are organized by size in a binder for easy storage!
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10 Fully Illustrated Instruction Manuals
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Shopping lists from Indigenous businesses
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Best practices for Ribbon Skirt Making
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Beginner Friendly Pattern
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Shopping Lists for workshops (material needed per person)
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Free video instruction of assembly on Youtube
Meet Your Teacher, Deanne Hupfield
Indigenous Arts Educator. Powwow Dance Teacher.
Cultural Competency Keynote Speaker.
Being Native is hard. We face unrelenting challenges and loss. But through the hard things, we endure. After spending my life in our communities I see so many inspirational people who are working hard to build up their own communities. I created this for you. So you can be that person to create healing in a sewing circle. Sewing Circles are sacred spaces. So are you up to the challenge?
I’m Deanne Hupfield, a powwow dance teacher and Indigenous arts educator. I create Regalia making sewing patterns and online Regalia-making tutorials for Indigenous people who want to reconnect with their culture.
Over the last 20 years, I’ve taught thousands of Indigenous students how to make their own Regalia and dance powwow.
Participating in powwow dance and making regalia started my healing journey. I want to share this healing experience with you too.
Pre-cut sewing patterns organized neatly in a binder will
increase the success of your Sewing Program
I've taught sewing lessons in communities for over 20 years. The biggest hurdle is pattern making!
Students get bored or discouraged in the beginning.
Help remove those barriers so that you can get started right away!
Build the confidence of your community through sewing circles!
...Her tutorial videos are very detailed, and she breaks it down in simple and easy to follow steps. I especially like the fact, you can work at it at your own pace, there is no weekly scheduled meetings. You just watch the videos, learn the process...so no rush or pressure to get it done within a specific timeframe!!! I would suggest her workshops to anyone who is interested in learning to make a regalia. Best investment ever!!
Juliann
SEWING IS BETTER TOGETHER
So many Indigenous people have lost access to our shared culture and traditions. By coming together to create community sewing circles you will build the human connection of your community. Everyone (mostly lol) will be off their phones learning to make Ribbon Skirts together!
This product is for you if:
- You are an Indigenous person looking to lead sewing workshops in your community.
- You are ready to be a role model in your community
- You work for an Indigenous organization
- You are an experienced sewer.
- You plan to host regular sewing circles for your community and need resources!
FAQ
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Can a non-Indigenous person buy the Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder?I, please ask that non-Indigenous people do not purchase this binder for personal use or teaching purposes. If you are a non-Indigenous person, you can support my work and other Indigenous people by donating this binder to Indigenous people who do not have the means to purchase it. Please get in touch with me if you would like to donate a Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder. *My courses and their contents have been made to connect with Indigenous people and help my community heal from the specific taumas we have experienced from colonialism, I.R.S. and the 60's Scoop. Replaiming our culture by making and wearing Realia is a sacred part of our healing process that we reserve for those of us who have grown up in Indigenous communities. By reserving my courses for Indigenous peoples, I also hope to prevent the spread of cultural appropriation in western fashion and culture. Thank you for for respecting and understanding.
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What is your size range for patterns?Pattern sizes range from XXS-4X in adult women's sizes and 7/8-15/16 in children's sizes and 2T to 6T in Toddler sizes.
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What if I need additional support to finish?When you purchase a Ribbon Skirt Workshop Binder, you'll get access to our private Facebook Group where you can ask questions, share your progress and cheer each other on. I'll monitor the page for any questions you may have.
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What knowledge level do I need to run a Ribbon Skirt Workshop?Depending on the organization you work with, you may need a vulnerable sector check. You will also need to be able to complete a Ribbon Skirt unassisted. You will need to be able to teach/show participants on how to thread a sewing machine and troubleshoot as they create their own skirt.