Embark on a cultural crafting journey with our Moccasin Making Kit, designed to offer an enriching hands-on experience suitable for learners from junior kindergarten and up. This comprehensive kit includes everything needed to assemble a pair of traditional moccasins: two moccasin soles, aprons (or vamps), rims, leather laces, two pieces of sinew, and a tapestry needle with a blunt end for safe and easy sewing.
Follow detailed instructions to create your moccasins, starting with crosshatch stitching to secure the sole and apron, then moving on to the heel and finishing with the rim for a polished look. The project, taking 1-2 hours to complete, not only teaches practical crafting skills but also integrates lessons in Indigenous engineering, biological materials, history, geography, art, and social studies.
For those looking to personalize their moccasins further, the kit offers the option to add beads for a customized touch. This kit is an excellent way for students to learn about and appreciate Indigenous culture and craftsmanship.
Materials Not Included:
Scissors
Materials Included:
2 Pieces of sinew
2 Moccasin soles
2 Aprons or vamps
2 Rims
2 Leather laces
1 Tapestry needle with a blunt end
