Many hours of research went into providing a historically accurate pattern to make a Native Plains buckskin dress. Simple enough for beginners and can be made sewing by hand (historically correct) or by machine. Learn as you sew with the teaching of Native American culture and the making of buckskin clothing.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18" Dolls such as American Girl®. It is available separately in the Dollfriends® doll size.
Recommended Fabrics: Deerskin splits, synthetic suede or leather, woven low-pile upholstery fabric
Supplies Needed:
- Material: 1/2 yard Deerskin Split, faux leather or suede
- Notions:
- Sewing Machine Method: Matching thread
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Hand Sewing: Sinew or leather cording split in half
- If Woven Cloth is Used: 1/2 yard very lightweight fusible interfacing
- Back Closure: 14” leather cording
- Shoulder Decoration: (optional) 1/8 yard of woven material decorated
- Beading Option: 10 to 11” pre-beaded decoration
- 8 Circular silver beads for decorative fringe
Skill Level: Beginner
What You Get: One 33 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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