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Applying the Design
Women applied decoration to the one-piece moccasin after the seams were sewn in order to cover the central front seam. On the other hand, they usually decorated the apron and collar of the two-piece moccasin before sewing them together to form the shoe.
Porcupine quills, moosehair, and natural dye are the traditional materials used for decoration on moccasins and garments. After contact with European traders and settlers, the First Nations could also acquire glass beads, tin, and stroud cloth for this purpose.
Sewing Equipment
Compartmentalized sewing bags, like this one made by Annie Quitte around 1915 to 1925, conveniently held such supplies as needles, threads, and a pin cushion and it rolled up for compactness when travelling from camp to camp.
This contemporary needle container, made of deer bone and wood, is beautiful as well as practical. The twisted caribou sinew, the traditional material used for sewing, is still sometimes used today.
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