How To Make Moccasins Part 1: Pattern Prep & Cutting

Have you ever wanted to make your own moccasins? This set of videos, starting with cutting the proper pattern and followed by a second one on stitching, will open the door to how, as done the First Nations way.

If you want to know more, you will also find videos on this channel showing how to brain-tan your own hides and do the beadwork; also taught by an Indigenous master of the craft.

The first of a two-part series, this video shows how to cut good moccasin patterns and then prepare them properly for final stitching.

00:00 - Start
00:48 - Introduction
05:17 - Evaluating Hide
06:45 - Cutting Hide
19:17 - Matching to Foot Pattern
20:38 - Adding Lining
22:57 - Attaching Vamps