19th Century Plains Indian Dresses

Customer Reviews

AMAZON REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars: The Best Reference book for me, ever!, April 24, 2008
I make Native American dolls and their traditional clothing. This book is going to prove invaluable to me as reference for authenticity and style which I am trying to achieve in my dolls. Susan Jennys has provided excellent history and style information to allow me to make clothes that are properly made to represent specific tribal styles. The instuctions are detailed and easy to follow and I find it very easy to look at the patterns and adjust them to the size I need for my dolls. I am also a writer for a Native American web site and this book will be a great resource and reference for me in relation to the issues I cover in my articles, newsletters and forum. P.Burns, Nevada

AMAZON REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars, February 23, 2008
This review is from: 19th Century Plains Indian Dresses (Paperback) I needed info on beading on leather. This was a great resource. Nice pictures and instructions. C.Giles - La Plata, MN

AMAZON REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars, February 13, 2008
This review is from: 19th Century Plains Indian Dresses (Paperback) This is an amazing book! It is a must have for anyone who wants to create authentic Native American dresses. The attention to detail is amazing! The book describes the four basic styles of dresses and how to construct each one. Beads, elk teeth, cowrie shells, trade cloth dresses, and many other design features are discussed. It also describes the beliefs and thought processes that went and goes into making these dresses. I will never put this book down and have used it for every project I have made since I bought it! R. Rysavy - Baxter, MN

AMAZON REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars, October 1, 2007
At last, a book with detailed information as to how to create authentic dresses of various tribes. The book also provides details on the correct moccasin style for each dress discussed. Great attention is given to the decorative elements of each dress. The book even discusses the various types of hides available, indicating which tanning method provides the most authentic appearance. N. Hernandez - San Mateo, CA

GOOGLE REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a comprehensive craft guide on women's dresses of the Northern, Central and Southern Plains, as well as the Plateau. The author provides historical background about the tribal styles in vogue from the time of Lewis and Clark to the beginning of the reservation period. Highly detailed instructions on how to recreate both cloth and hide dresses are augmented with over 100 excellent illustrations of techniques, layout, women's accessories, and dsigns. Includes early photos and paintings of the period, along with exquisite original examples from world collections.

Hornedfroggy's REVIEW 5 out of 5 stars, September 9, 2008
From start to finish, this book is beautifully designed and written (by several well-known craftsmen/women to boot). A thorough how-to directed towards the dressmaker - styles, tribal customs, accessories, drawings, color photos... this book contains it all. Instructions and patterns are included for several different styles of dress, all categorized by their correct tribal background. A definite must for anyone considering making a dress!!