Making a Ribbon Skirt with Tala Tootoosis

[@shawna1712]

This was the quickest and easiest tutorial that I watched, you gave me the confidence to try this thank you so much.

[@whiteshell_woman]

I was shocked at how fast and easy she put it together. I love it!

[@ChristineMetisse-cq5hj]

I concur. Short and sweet. 🙌

[@ashleysoulcycle]

That wink made me giggle 😂 I’m excited to test my talent in making one of these one day. Thanks!

[@m.autumnrain9051]

I was really happy and blessed to stumble upon all of her videos about the ribbon skirts. I do agree that it’s reclaiming power of the First Nation women. Which made it better for my experience was that I am making a ribbon skirt while listening to her videos and I feel a powerful presence that’s enlightening and sparking a power that I am reclaiming for my ancestors.

[@funnyperson14]

So many other tutorials I've watched were so complex, but this one is simple and easy! I made my first 2 skirts using Tala's technique, and when someone who sews asked me where I learned it from, they said she was using the old fashioned way. Honestly, I love it when people make things so easy and it was so effortless! I'll be using this for all of my ribbon skirts!

[@nicolegomez3839]

I like how she eyeballs the diagonal line. I'm less stressed watching this.

[@TheCreatureWorksStudio]

She is such a great teacher- fast and thorough and on point. Thank you for your teachings.

[@michellegettsy5288]

This is a great tutorial. Quick, concise, and fun! Thank you

[@beanie_love]

holeh strong aunty ripped the fabric like it was nothing

[@katejoy7554]

By far easiest bestest quickest skirt tutorial I have ever seen! The wink was everything! 💯

[@kerricorser4562]

Lol! Cute wink! I love how you measure and cut. I've sewn my whole life. Thank ypu so very much for sharing your knowledge. Imma gonna make my Oneida grandaughters and beautiful daughter in law skirts! And...teach them

[@yellowhumanearthlover608]

You are precious precious! Thank you 🎉

[@krisspade]

Thank you so much! I made my daughter her ribbon skirt tonight in 3 hours and I didn’t even know how to sew before today lol It was so easy because of your amazing demonstration!

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

What were the Width and length of the 2 meters of fabric you used? Thank You

[@MariaMartinez-pp9ve]

Tala, very beautiful work! Inspired to make the whole tribe one now EEEEE! 😂 powwow rollin in style

[@crystalm4324]

Brilliant! Just fantastic, zero nonsense skirt building!

[@alyssaparkhurst2328]

Hello all! I thought the idea of fabric spray for ribbon skirts was a really great idea! However, I came across troubles because the ribbon would not lay flat, and kept bunching up. I didn’t have this problem when I used heat and bond on my other skirt. I recommend heat and bond over the fabric spray!

[@danielleabraham7007]

heat and bond spray or the roll? thanks

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

Heat and Bond?

[@carmiehudson9022]

I just love this video. Sidney, your energy is just soooooo beautiful. Thank you soooooo much.

[@NinaSchexnider]

Thank you! I want to make skirts for a naming ceremony. Love this tutorial. !

[@kathiarledge9275]

I have only a drop or two of Cherokee and I can’t decide whether I qualify to own one. These are colorful and beautiful and clever. My distant ancestors were Trail of Tears people. Maybe I should to honor them.

[@jennifer.rideout]

You are keeping the culture alive by wearing one! My great grandma was Mi’kmaq and I wear mine with pride.

[@sanbar50]

So simple and straightforward and you are 😆 fun!💕🙏🇨🇦

[@hilo5901]

Yep. Native women are kind and gracious but we do have to be “ready” 🙅🏾‍♀️

[@whitefeatherreachthemasses7162]

Thank you so much for this and the program I watched. It has such meaning and fits into my life also. I am making one now and will wear for the 1st time at our Pow Wow in Sept. Keep up the great work teaching others!!

[@barbarascott6071]

Very informative, simple directions. I loved it. Good job. Lots of tutorials, they talk too much and makes it too long of a video. Yours is very simple and precise.

[@1Creelady]

Just bought a new sewing machine. Can't wait to make one.

[@LauraJayne64]

I love the way you describe things!!

[@joniejohnson9104]

Thank you...many compliments on the fullness of the skirts

[@gale5473]

This was a good tutorial. The only thing she forgets to include is extra inches around the waist for sewing and room. I add an extra 10-15” for the waist and 4” for the length. My first skirt I ever made, I followed what she suggested (except I knew I needed to add 1 inch extra for hemming) and the skirt was snug, but wearable. (My daughter said she felt like she was walking like Mortisha from The Adam’s Family.

[@ookyspookyspider9957]

Hello! I am a Native Algonquin girl from Canada. Is it alright if I make one of these? If so, when can I wear it? What does it mean? I'm sorry for all the questions. Thank you for teaching us.

[@nativechique7589]

Did you make one yet

[@bythebayou5351]

It is perfectly fine for you to make & wear a ribbon skirt. Wear it anytime you want. The ribbon skirt originated in the wake of the global flu pandemic of 1918-21. There are videos describing the origin on KZbin. Originally lengths of ribbon were left hanging off the side seams of the skirt. When out walking, the free hanging ribbons would touch the grass. It was a way of connecting with the earth. Good luck & good health!

[@Tarzan.99]

What sray did you use I’m so excited to make it and your tutorial looks so easy and quick Thank you.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

Hi!!! This is the ultimate Ribbon Skirt tutorial I have just 1 question if you could answer Please What are the measurements of fabric you used? Width & Length. 2 meters can come in a endless variety of W & L I look forward to your answer Thank You... from 🇨🇦 #OjiCree

[@HeatherScissorhandZ]

Getting ready to make a bunch for my daughters and self 🌻 thank you 💕

[@bexsmallworld430]

Love those earrings!!

[@firstnativeart8411]

Why is this the best tutorial I’ve ever watched in my life

[@Wahcawatoglawin]

Thank you 🤗 I am now the proud owner of my 3rd ribbon skirt 😁😎

[@mikmaqartexperience945]

Your an awsome teacher!

[@sherrilynn13]

Do you have a video where is it zoomed out so we can see when you take the step forward? Kind of what you are looking for with that step. And are we to rip the fabric like you did?

[@terese7854]

What fabric spray is that? Whatsbit called? I bead but would like to make my own skirts now and new to it..cld ask my cousin! Lbvs but just saw this video and figured I'd ask 😉💖

[@JustMe-cl4qc]

Thank-you .. Simple straight forward no nonsense chatter..

[@hilo5901]

Did you insert the elastic into the waist before you sew up the sides?? 💁🏽‍♀️

[@user-tl6uv4eo9c]

Nice, I'm going to get started on my first ribbon skirt! 💃❤

[@maurleenplant3388]

I love your measurement system. You make it look so easy. I hope to try this soon.

[@karenpaul3318]

I was wondering how to adjust for women who have wider hips than the waist? I found that when assisting folks to make these, some cannot get the skirt past their hips.

[@stonechops]

Karen Paul measure the hip, not the waist.

[@ChelseyMoon]

She’s quick!

[@Wahcawatoglawin]

Why do I always wait until the last minute?😮 I will NOT be labeled as a shitty secret Santa!!!😅😂 We're exchanging ribbon skirts and beaded earrings 😊 20 talented Native women gift xchange.. I thought it was a great 💡 😊 So, i guess It's on!!!!

[@arizonaphoenix5312]

Hooooowah!! jus really fast demonstration hahaha but yes i understand that now....i am on my way to making my first ribbon skirt....thank you for the tutorial too. Miigwetch!! i love ur skirt by the way and i am just wondering what that spray is called? that looks way easier than using pins i think lol

[@whitefeatherreachthemasses7162]

Thank you, getting ready to make my Ribbon Skirt before our Pow Wow

[@melanieliston4034]

I'm gonna try this....so excited...thank you! ❤🙏

[@yupanish]

So awesome! I want to learn !!

[@ceceliathex9924]

Thanks for this video. Just learning to make ribbon skirts. What is the spray you used?

[@tcrossindin]

Cecelia Thex go to the fabric store and ask for spray n bond basting adhesive sewable

[@ceceliathex9924]

Okay, Thanks

[@shoneladii]

For laying down my ribbon, I found that glue sticks work too. Once I’m done, i will zigzag the ribbon down. I ran across this method by accident LOL

[@p.m4872]

im so happy i find this channal

[@juliemcgarvie4900]

The 😉 gets me every time 😂

[@shelleymessier1494]

Can it get any more simple, wow

[@alanawesley9163]

I’m making ribbon skirts for me and my daughter today. Is there somewhere I can tag you? Cause I’m using your tutorial lol

[@chapleau007]

Miigwech for this teaching 😍

[@mb8963]

What was sprayed onto the cloth b4 the ribbons were placed

[@mohawkpeach]

I cant see your foot :( when you take a step, is your foot inside the material or just to your ankle??

[@nancyratt923]

How do you decide what colours you use on your skirt?

[@LauraJayne64]

Is it okay for someone who isn't Native American to make and wear these skirts?

[@mipsies5889]

Laura Riggs i personally wouldn’t want non indigenous people to wear ribbons skirts unless they were gifted it from an indigenous person.

[@smiles-dy7xj]

@@mipsies5889 I'm not native, my daughter is status. I wear a ribbon dress every powwow beside her to support her and educate her in somthing her father and his entire family won't do. I've never, ever experienced anyone being insulted by this at all.

[@LIN-rd8sh]

Im not native but native Girls made me so for me its liké i have permission i respect them

[@nativechique7589]

Go right ahead,I'm native n say go for it!

[@LauraJayne64]

@@nativechique7589 thank you! I have tremendous respect for the culture and traditions.

[@chynarocker1237]

You just cut my time in half by 2 hours haha omg!!!!

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

I'm trying to find out what the width and length of the 2 meters is. Do you know? Thanks

[@josephinealexander7753]

What was the name of the spray you used for the ribbons

[@dr.shawneelazore-sacredflower]

Shared on Healthy Horizons fb page Neyiwa in Shawnee wophila in Lakota Thank You

[@emree8833]

What kind of spray is that? Thank you !🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nicantlacanation7252]

I like creative women

[@crystalmcgillis4822]

That part is easy enough but idk how to sew lol

[@liddlemountain7245]

Best tutorial

[@sassyalbatross2933]

Talent

[@lunarlotis3746]

My I ask would it be ok for someone thats not Native American to wear a ribbon skirt? The skirts are so pretty, I'd like to make one but I want to be respectful.

[@pumpkinseed20]

How many yards of fabric would I need to make this skirt?

[@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627]

Very nice

[@isabellars7013]

This helped a lot

[@amandahorton443]

what is the spray glue that you are using?

[@redwillowcreations6919]

5o5 spray by odif. You can find it at most walmarts or any craft/fabric stores.

[@leslcyann9162]

how did she do that in a 5 minute video.

[@arleneelainelittlechild1562]

I WISH SOMEONE WOULD ANSWER ME. PLEASE HELP. IM MAKING 3 RIBBON SKIRTS MYSELF, DAUGHTER, GRANDDAUGHTER. I NEED 2 METERS FOR GRAND AND I AND 3 METERS FOR DAUGHTER. FABRIC IS WHAT? 40" WIDE [1meter] CORRECT? SO THE *OTHER* MEASUREMENT - LENGTH IS WHERE THE FOOT LANDS? I 🙏 SOMEONE ANSWERS AS OUR SKIRTS NEED TO BE DONE FOR MMIW AWARENESS DAY; MAY 5th. PLEASE, SOMEONE HELP ME I I

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

Length is how low you want your skirts (usually below knee).

[@ricka911]

would this be a suitable method to use for a fancy dance skirt?

[@evathek_1209]

Howah! Ok.

[@ladybirdstarshine4692]

Thank you 😊

[@janiceellenwood8323]

What is the spray adhesive called?

[@gwenstreet4624]

Janice Ellenwood by Gy I am not sure

[@roselarae9303]

505 Adhesive Spray allstitch.net/mediaviewer.cfm?mediaID=4712

[@jessiecharbonneau5551]

I hope you got the funding

[@lenasbs7840]

Hello thanks for sharing the video my mom would like to know the name of the spray u used before applying the ribbon she thinks it is such a smart idea she has arthritis and loves to sew on spare time, and would help with pinning. 👌👏👍🤘✌👊✊👐👑🐝

[@melanieferris6539]

She used 505 Spray. Can be bought at Walmart or fabricland if you're in canada.

[@kayceekissxo1193]

What kind of stitch?

[@kayceekissxo1193]

For the ribbon

[@estherosayande2260]

Thank you

[@Wahcawatoglawin]

Shit, now I see my mistakes as I watch again. 🧐

[@chungkuo]

Would it be considered disrespectful for a white woman to make and wear a ribbon skirt? How about a white woman making and giving ribbon skirts?

[@nativechique7589]

I'm native n say go for it!

[@JennyLynne77]

Mìgwech!

[@susant.7954]

You go too fast for me...

[@Chavellataylor]

Shi-yo

[@librasapphire7830]

I just overcut some.expensive ass material because i skipped part three ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!