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Makizinikewin (Moccasin Making) 4 of 9 Puckering the Toe

Heart Berry Tutorial shares about How to Sew the Toe of Pucker the toe of Split Toe and Round Toe Moccasins Along with pattern, needle, and supply information, we share how to sew together the toe of Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasins   Have you been following our other blogs? If you missed them you can check our YouTube or here Happy Making!

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Makizinikewin (Moccasin Making) 3 of 9 Beading

In our ongoing series of Tools for Makers, we are sharing step 3 of 9-- BEADING. This tutorial covers one needle applique beading.  For more tutorials check out our YouTube and blogs.  We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan Pattern book for these moccasins! Happy Making!

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Moccasin Tutorial 1 of 9, Supplies and Patterns

In our new series "Makizinikewin" we share 9 tutorial videos on Ojibwe Split Toe Moccasin making.  Step 1 of 9 here is an introduction, explanation of the different styles, supplies, and cutting out the pattern. We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan pattern book in this tutorial.  Happy Making!!

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