Ribbon Skirts with Erlidawn

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2 жыл бұрын

From the simple to the elaborate, worn at a powwow or in the boardroom, brightly colored ribbon skirts are a modern take of the traditional clothing worn by Native American women and girls. Ribbon skirts are more than just fashion, they represent sacred femininity, honor heritage, and represent resilience.
Learn how to make a basic ribbon skirt from start to finish with these step by step instructions for beginners. Demonstrated by Erlidawn Roy (Meskwaki, Anishinaabe, Laguna, and Isleta Pueblo) Denver Native and ribbon skirt creator/teacher.
Supplies needed:
2 yards of cotton fabric
Various colors of satin ribbon
1 yard of 1" non-roll elastic
Tread
Elmer's glue stick
Pins
Safety Pins
Tape measure
Ruler
Pen

Пікірлер: 100

@missbhav 3 ай бұрын

This video is relaxing. It’s like Asmr for me. Also, I’m confident I can make a ribbon skirt in my dreams after rewatching this video a billion times. 👍🏾👍🏾

@BellaOsa 9 сағат бұрын

Great Job!

@nativeginger 6 ай бұрын

This was the easiest tutorial I’ve seen, thank you!! 😩🩷

@SharonBell6123 11 ай бұрын

This is the best ribbon skirt tutorial out there!

@MegaBpop 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, your visual and verbal instructions make it easy to make. Thank You very much!! I agree with your last statement. I normally surrender and pray when I am sewing. I ask God to bless the recipient with discernment and good health. I feel it is a kittle if me going to them to wish them the best! Blessings!

@Plantsforme989 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best ribbon skirt tutorial! Fantastic job! Thank you!💖💯

@NativeVoicesTurtleIslandTV Жыл бұрын

Yes best

@katehallihan8901 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! My daughter and I now have beautiful skirts. You taught me how to sew and I’m so grateful for you. ❤

@jeanitamartin5360 3 күн бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@ellebrown6560 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely just love your tutorial. So easy to follow. Can’t wait to make mine!! I’m 65 & still searching through my genealogy My g grandmother came from Carrol County Ohio and I think she would be proud to know I learned how to make a ribbon skirt

@lorrainetsosie3287 2 ай бұрын

❤ beautiful so simple to do! Now I can sew a ribbon skirt 😊 thank you

@jessicamarsh9779 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! My daughter has been asking me to make her a ribbon skirt for so long. I’m still fairly new to sewing so I was so scared to try and wing it myself. I’m gonna go buy the fabric and ribbons today so hopefully I can get one made for her this week. Thanks from Eastern Oregon 💜

@stefaniestallings2662 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the size guide you have literally saved me the stress every time I start a new skirt that isn’t for me!!!

@SharonBell6123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! You have a really good way of speaking and teaching!

@debrasixtoes424 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome 👏🏼. Love how you presented the tutorial on ribbon skirt making. I found that your way is easy. Thank you 🙏🏼…. I pray over my skirts.

@ElizaMoore-fe6cj 6 ай бұрын

Very good tutorial, i will attempt my first ribbon skirt today for my granddaughter. She picked her fabric, I'm excited to making many ribbon skirts. Thank you for sharing and of course thank you for your positive energy.

@mandee110 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Loved the cotton material. Laughed at the hotdog term. Gonna use that too lol

@chanteltwist2518 2 ай бұрын

so nervous to make my daughter's ribbon skirt, but your video is giving me confidence! 🤞

@carlatourvillenicejob Жыл бұрын

Waki Insis (Thank You) ! As a long time seamstress & regalia maker I am always learning new ways 💕🙂

@webwarren Жыл бұрын

two issues I'd bring up here: (1) not all 100% cotton fabric is preshrunk, so the first thing I'd do is prewash the fabric - on as hot a setting as possible, to encourage maximum shrinkage. (This time, it will go through the hot cycle on the dryer). (2) A lot of Jo-Ann's quilting fabrics are skewed off-grain, so they need to be washed or dampened and ironed back to grain before you cut the fabric. Keeping the selvedge edges will make this difficult; it is better to trim the selvedeges before straightening the grain. A third issue I'd add is in hip measurement: if you have "thunder thighs" like me, my "hip" measurement will be several inches larger when I'm sitting than when I'm standing. Make sure you have enough width to sit comfortably!

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

Yup you're totally right. 😁 Thanks I made this video for people who have little to no experience with sewing (I teach middle school age). So they won't be so intimidated by sewing a skirt.

@Pennywest_muchrespect 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤

@seraphinestewart9169 2 жыл бұрын

hey; you are an awesome teacher ! thanks for sharing; I like your color combinations; Blessings to you.

@codyj4289 Жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher! Thanks for the tutorial! ❤

@vannemocilac274 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! I made them a different way but I’d like to try this way. Love your laugh💕

@SharonBell6123 3 ай бұрын

Yours is my favorite tutorial ❤

@christiorca4432 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad I found you, n just love the Elmer glue, the spray can be so messy! Your skirt turned out great! Thanks again❣️

@Kokum11 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. 🙏

@ashley1968 Жыл бұрын

This was so informative! I can’t wait to start! ❤

@klserna64 11 ай бұрын

Loved this video. You did an awesome job. Looking forward to more videos from you.

@reneeacosta4420 9 ай бұрын

You did a great job! It's beautiful 🤩

@jeanninebooth6415 8 ай бұрын

Very nice!!! Ive seen people put a stitch in the back throught the fabric and elastic to hold it from a twist. I usualy make tie back skirts, but plan to try this tip with a skirt in the very near future

@jenniferblades570 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful I am learning how to make them. I am Métis myself

@crafterlex Жыл бұрын

A beautiful explanation. Very easy to follow

@leevasquez-ilaoa8631 Жыл бұрын

beautiful and thank you!! :) We need your wisdom and thank you. Mdo for the powwow music too!

@ramonarodriguez-jy6ko 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful skirt. My ribbons kept falling off before I could see them onto the material. I like your tip when putting ribbon onto second panel. Ahxéhéé (thank you in Diné bizaad aka Navajo language) for sharing.

@shyannedenomme9900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very nice ribbon skirt Miigwetch

@autumngordonbird1243 Жыл бұрын

Thank you❤ very helpful I am trying to learn

@linda.brotherton1689 Жыл бұрын

So much delicious colors.

@desireeconger7320 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤love this

@brendathevarge7958 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 😃

@NativeVoicesTurtleIslandTV Жыл бұрын

Best Tutorial and explaination

@aurelialewis5423 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing,

@marjohnsmusings3222 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@brendaloritz2311 Жыл бұрын

TY great video

@jessicamarsh9779 6 ай бұрын

Thank you again for this. I love being able to my daughter & I our Ribbon Skirts… Can you show us how to do Ribbon Shirts? I’m having such a hard time figuring out how to make em for my boys.

@kathiarledge9275 8 ай бұрын

Ah dang! I’d like to wear one but I would feel wrong. I’m about 1% Cherokee.

@angelagrundy7602 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@floscinecooper3656 Жыл бұрын

👍thanks sis

@mariaburiani5378 Жыл бұрын

I am happy for you

@ndnmomma78 11 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@user-Shima67 2 ай бұрын

I measured my hip section and read 48". Should I make it a 50" ?

@manashkikiiwe7455 9 ай бұрын

So nice........thank you. Is there a particular brand of ribbon that you think works best?😊

@erlidawnroy5892 2 ай бұрын

TY I like to use the double sided satin ribbon. It's a little thicker weight than the one sided so it's not as flyaway while I'm sewing, if that makes sense. Lol

@gloriatsosie856 2 ай бұрын

Which side do you cut??? The folded side or open side???

@yeanazz Жыл бұрын

Can you go into more detail about the side stitching? Please 😩

@lindachalmers-kx4vs 8 ай бұрын

How do you figure how much fabric you need?

@courtneyw9895 4 ай бұрын

How do you know your width for your stride based on your marking from the size guide? I’m making a skirt for a tall person, 5’7”, and so her stride would be kinda long because her legs are long. What her size guide measurement be? What would the size guide measurement be for someone who is 5’5”? They wouldn’t be the same size, right?

@sadriski Жыл бұрын

Do you pre-wash & iron your fabric before you begin. I'm wondering about shrinking and how your ribbon reacts after washing? Miigwech 😊

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

I didn't with this skirt but I have done it before in the past. There was not much of a difference while working. The ribbons attached just fine.

@callieskead4040 Жыл бұрын

for your elastic do you have to cut it smaller than what the waist measurement is? if so how much smaller? when I try put my elastic in it isn’t stretchy and bunched up looking lol help!

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

I typically cut the elastic to my waist measurement. My waist was 34" so I cut the elastic at 34". When I sew the elastic together, I overlap it by an inch. That way I lose about an inch. By that way, the skirt is not too tight or too loose.

@DarleneM Жыл бұрын

After you sew your side seams it looks like you open the seam and sew this as well. Is this something you do or did you press the side seams open? Thank you for the tutorial!

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

Good eye! Yes, I did press open the seams and sew down each side. This is optional. I do this because it looks smooth as you're wearing the skirt.

@DarleneM Жыл бұрын

@@erlidawnroy5892 thank you, your skirt is beautiful!

@xDlolbearlolxD 3 ай бұрын

Have you done a skirt for a child? If so, what would be the measurements for a 4 year old?

@eileenmc4746 Жыл бұрын

What brands and contents are these ribbons? From fabric stores or craft stores? Is the skirt wash/dryable? Does ribbon shrink? I am used to sewing and preshrink my fabric and some notions. Bassee’

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm not too sure of the brand but these ribbons I bought from hobby lobby when they have their 40% off sale. They're double faced satin. It's up to you to wash your fabric/ribbons before you work to preshrink it. As for after it's made, I hand wash my skirts and hang them up in the shower. Iron once it's dry. Hope this helps.😁

@rachaellewis7956 3 ай бұрын

after you sewed the side seam , did you do zig zag down so that it wouldn't fray or it looks like you ironed it and did a top stitch?

@erlidawnroy5892 2 ай бұрын

I ironed it open then did a top stitch on both sides. I like to do this type of finishing on my skirts; that way it doesn't fray after wearing or washing.

@deea8722 Жыл бұрын

Can you put the glue on silk material also

@draghynmystress Жыл бұрын

Can you please explain the side seams? How did you get a flat inside side seam without it not being all frayed and crazy on the outside of the sewn hem??

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

If you have a serger you can serge up the edges. But Im not that cool yet so I iron the seam to the side and sew it down so it don't catch and start to fray.

@draghynmystress Жыл бұрын

@@erlidawnroy5892 thank you so much! I have a serger but I am not good at curves, your method is a great replacement!!!! Thank you!!!

@eileenmc4746 Жыл бұрын

And pinking zig zag cut scissors

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

Turn skirt inside out. I iron open the seams and sew down each side. It's about a 1/2in wide so it's a little tricky if you're not used to sewing that close to the edge. Hope this helps

@bernadettenez7647 Жыл бұрын

When you sewed the ribbon down did you change the thread to match the ribbon? Or is it all one color?

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

I used a pink thread, that way it matched all the ribbons. I could've used matching thread for each ribbin color or reversed the thread colors to the opposing ribbon colors (maroon ribbon-white hread). You have creative freedom! 😉

@bernadettenez7647 Жыл бұрын

@@erlidawnroy5892 thank you, I appreciate your answer. ☺️

@bernadettenez7647 Жыл бұрын

Last question: this skirt you made in the video, is this an A line? I think that’s what you call it LOL. I’m still learning.

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

@@bernadettenez7647 No, this is not an A-line skirt. It's called a pillar skirt. The width is the same at the top of the skirt to the bottom. A-lines are skinnier at the top. Hope that helps!😁

@bernadettenez7647 Жыл бұрын

@@erlidawnroy5892 oooh okay, I got it! Thank you bunches! You’re awesome sauce! 😁

@kathleendemoya6089 10 ай бұрын

Are you are cutting each panel on the fold?

@cynthiamichaelmahar1361 3 ай бұрын

.?? Where do you the best ribbon for ribbon skirts? I have bought mine off of Amazon, but they all seem to pucker even when using a new needles? Any suggestions?

@erlidawnroy5892 2 ай бұрын

Possibly adjust the tension, or use a double-sided satin ribbon. That type of ribbon has a thicker weight to it. You can tell the difference between the Amazon ribbon and that double-sided ribbon once you feel it side-by-side.

@DAMSindistress1 9 ай бұрын

Curious how you measure the width for children

@yeanazz Жыл бұрын

What length mesurements do you use doe each sizes ?

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

If I'm unable to get a measurement from the person I'm making it for, a general measurement range is 32"-36"

@SharonBell6123 2 жыл бұрын

Erlidawn, what width ribbon is usual?

@erlidawnroy5892 2 жыл бұрын

About 7/8" to 1 1/2". It's all up to you. I used 7/8 for this skirt.

@SharonBell6123 2 жыл бұрын

@@erlidawnroy5892 thank you so much. I’m going to try!

@carmenearl5056 2 жыл бұрын

First, your tutorial is easy to follow. My question to you is what type ribbon do you use? Maybe a certain brand you prefer? There are so many out there. Thank you & many blessings.

@waniska5324 3 ай бұрын

Did you wash and dry your fabric first ? 100% cotton shrinks

@princ3ssros340 2 күн бұрын

Where’s the pockets with the skirt!?! To collect numbers at every circle 😂

@clarrissaflorence3254 2 ай бұрын

Hi what kind of glue did u use ??

@erlidawnroy5892 2 ай бұрын

I use Elmer's bran glue stick. Don't use the Elmer's "craft" glue stick. For some reason it doesn't work as properly as the regular Elmer's glue stick.

@gloria1864 Жыл бұрын

I like your beautiful name

@rosettamccoy6123 Жыл бұрын

to much math for me

@jimmeyesexoticreptiles5016 Жыл бұрын

What type of sewing machine do you use ? I want to get into making ribbion skirts I love how you match your colors to your skirts I want to learn not only for myself but I can teach my daughter and my community her on my rez . 💕🫶🏽 blessings to you🪶✨

@erlidawnroy5892 Жыл бұрын

I use a Brother sewing machine bought from Walmart. They're the best to start off with. You'll have fun making your own skirts. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't go the right way the first time. Good luck!🤞