Missouri River Brand Patterns

Native American, Native Heritage Themed
Craft Kits

Native American Bead & Quillwork Kits

Choker Kits

Breastplate Kits

Fan Kits

Bustle Kits

Roach Kits

Warbonnet Kits

Dance Bell Kits

Suede Leather Moccasin Kits

Woman’s Dress & Accessories

Men’s Dress & Accessories

Frontier & Rendezvous Craft Kits

 Rendezvous Clothing Kits

Green River Knife Kits

Shooter Kits

 Tobacco Bags & Related Kits

 Other Frontier Kits

Missouri River Brand Patterns

Children's Patterns

Child’s Capote
4799-500-204
This Missouri River Pattern gives complete, illustrated instructions and includes details and suggestions for various fringe treatments, decorations and trim. 

Child’s Cloth Dress
4799-500-202
This pattern produces an authentically styled simple camp dress. Includes information on tribal variations for Kiowa, Kiowa-Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow and Blackfoot. 

Child’s Ribbon Shirt
4799-500-201
Complete with detailed instructions on layout, cutting, sewing, and decoration, this style shirt is worn by most tribes throughout the country 

Child’s Moccasin Pattern
4799-500-206
Multi-sized newborn to 8 yrs. 

Child’s Jingle Dress
4799-500-203
Contains specific information on jingle placement and additional decorations to personalize your dress. 
(We sell the Jingles and lids to add to these dresses)

Other Missouri River Brand Patterns

Straight Dance Suit & Ribbonwork
4799-500-033
This pattern details the layout, cutting and sewing of broadcloth leggings, aprons and trailer worn by men of the Oklahoma tribles. Included are traditional patterns and instructions for fine ribbonwork. 

Native American Jingle Dress
4799-500-031
The jingle dress is a traditional Northern Plains dress style that has evolved and spread throughout the US and is very popular today among many different tribes. 
This pattern allows you to make the under-dress, cape and apron type jingle dress with options for jingle placement. 
We also carry lids as well as jingles to produce this dress.

Tradecloth Dress
4799-500-019
This pattern helps you produce a fine quality dress from wool tradecloth or broadcloth, which can be left plain or decorated with cowrie shells, elk teeth or detalium shells. Authentically styled with variations for Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfoot, Comanche, Kiowa and Kiowa-Apache. 

Grass Dance Outfit
4799-500-018
Patterns and instructions for assembly and decoration of a cape or shirt, apron, side tabs and pants. Includes a short history of the dance as well as information on other components, accessories and variations of the outfit.

Trapper’s Fringed Buckskin Shirt
4799-500-026
This classic shirt was first popularized by the fur trappers and traders and remained in use on the Plains throughout the 19th Century. Many variations existed and are possible using this pattern. 

Indian Women’s Accessories
4799-500-020
Consists of several patterns with illustrated instructions. Northern and Southern belt sets (strike-a-light, awl and knife cases), mirror bag, large knife sheath, Northern Plains leggings, medicine pouch, and buckskin purse are all featured. 

Cherokee Man’s Ribbon Shirt
4799-500-017
Produced from information in museums and old photographs of Cherokee people, this shirt produces an authentically detailed shirt in the correct tribal style. 

Cherokee Tear Dress
4799-500-016
This pattern produces a dress that can be worn for everyday or festive occasions with only a few simple measurements. Complete, illustrated instructions for sewing as well as ribbon placement. 

Plains Indian Buckskin Dress
4799-500-013
This pattern helps you produce a Plains Indian buckskin dress and gives information on several tribal styles such as Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne make this more than just a pattern. Beadwork placement, decorative cuts and accessories, fringe treatment, etc. are discussed so you can produce a correct hide dress with the appropriate detailing. 

Plains Indian Cloth Dress
4799-500-014
This pattern helps you produce an authentically styled pattern that will produce a simple everyday camp dress or a more elaborate pow-wow dress. Includes information for the following tribal styles: Comanche, Kiowa, Kiowa-Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow & Blackfoot. 

Plains Hi-Top Moccasins
4799-500-011
This pattern takes all the guesswork out of moccasin making. Using simple, illustrated and highly detailed instructions, even a beginner can create a fine looking pair of authentic hi-tops. Although this pattern is Plains style it includes styles appropriate for several tribes. 

Plains Style Moccasins
4799-500-010
Pattern produces an authentic moccasin with detailed and fully illustrated instructions. Although this pattern is Plains style it includes decoration for several tribes. 

Plains War Shirt
4799-500-009
Developed from museum examples, the pattern makes a classic North Plains buckskin war shirt. Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Arapaho and Blackfoot style shirts are depicted as well as decoration and beadwork. 

Plains Ribbon Shirt
4799-500-008
This style of shirt has been in existence since the introduction of cloth to the Indian trade. 

Breechclout & Leggings
4799-500-006
Several legging styles in leather and cloth including straight dnce. 
Authentic tribal styles are discussed 
along with decoration and fring placement. 

Rifleman’s Hunting Frock
4799-500-005
This is an18th century style pattern that makes a fringed frock that was popular in French and Indian War to American Revolutionary War. 

Drop Sleeve Shirt
4799-500-015
Yoked shirt with button front and pullover variations. No gussets. A nice variation on the basic early 19th century shirt. 

Free Trapper Hat
4799-500-012
Includes variations for several fur trade period hats using other fur hides.

Mountainman’s Workshirt
4799-500-004
Classic construction shirt suitable for 
18th and 19th centuries. 

Hudson Bay Capote
4799-500-003
This is a pattern for Mountain men, voyageurs, trappers, rendezvous, and Native Americans, it produces a traditional style capote. 

Voyageur’s Shirt
4799-500-002
Popular style of shirt with fur traders and boatmen throughout North America during the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. 

Buckskin Pants
4799-500-001
Pants made of garment leather 
typical of early 1800s, with waistband, 
flared legs and button fly. 

Native American Craft Kits, Native Heritage Kits

Tomahawk Kit #4255-00
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits includes pre-slotted dowel, leather lace and instructions.
The "blade" is made of stiff leather so it can't cut anything (or anyone)!

Dream Catcher Kit - Beige  #4303401
Dream Catcher Kit - Beige -
This native craft themed kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits includes 4" metal hoop, beige suede lace, artificial sinew, pony beads, feathers and instructions. (Craft Shears #305100, Leather Weld #2201500 and ruler needed to complete.)

Dream Catcher Kit - Rust #4303402
Dream Catcher Kit - Rust -
This native craft themed  kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits includes 4" metal hoop, rust suede lace, artificial sinew, pony beads, feathers and instructions. (Craft Shears #305100, Leather Weld #2201500 and ruler needed to complete.) 

Native Heritage Mini Dream Catcher Kit #424300
This native craft themed kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits
has all parts included: 3" diameter metal ring,
suede lace, artificial sinew, beads and metal feathers.
 Assorted colors. 

Native Heritage Tepee Kit #424200
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian themed craft kits has all parts included: suede tepee body, disk, wood dowels, natural sinew, illustrated instructions and decorating suggestions.
Tepee is approximately 6" tall with a 3" diameter base. Assorted colors.
(Leather Weld #22015-00 and scissors needed to complete. 

Tepee Bank Kit #43038-00
Make your own bank!
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian themed craft kits has pre-cut leather, wood supports, cardboard base and instructions.
(Leather Weld #2201500, Craft Knife #3158400 and clear tape needed to complete)
Approx. 3-1/2" base. Approx. 6" tall. 

Tepee Kit #4303900
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits includes  pre-punched, simulated suede, cardboard base, lace and wooden dowels.

(Leather Weld #2201500 needed to complete.) 

Native Heritage Medicine Pouch Kit #4635-01
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits is made of  Golden deertan leather and includes the lace to wear this medicine bag around your neck.. Finished size is 2" x 3" 

Skin Frame Kit  6" x 6" #43025-00
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits is a miniature version of a hide stretching and drying frame.
Includes hide-shaped suede leather, artificial sinew and wooden dowels.
(Craft Knife #3158400 needed to complete.) 6" x 6" finished size.
This Kit makes a great Camp Award!

Arrowhead Necklace Kit #4301800
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits  is easy to complete and very economical. Includes plastic arrowhead,  plastic hair pipe, pony beads, tin cones, plumes,
suede lace and instructions.
(Craft Knife #3158400 needed to complete.) 

Hairpipe Bone Choker Kit #4352-00
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits makes it easy to create your very own choker with this three strand choker kit. Includes Black Glass Crow beads, metal concho, Bone Hairpipe, suede lace, Metal feather, closing clasps and instructions.

Headband Kit #44177-00
This leather kit that is part of our Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits
is a great economical project for groups.
Suede leather headband adjusts to fit a child or an adult.
This kit can be decorated with rubber stamps, sharpie markers or acrylic paints.

Little Scout Suede Leather Moccasin Kit Size 9/10 #4602-06
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits makes a little scout moccasin kit that is ideal casual footwear for children. These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather. 

Little Scout Suede Leather Moccasin Kit Size 11/12 #4602-07
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits makes a little scout moccasin kit that is ideal casual footwear for children. These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather. 

Little Scout Suede Leather Moccasin Kit Size 13/1 #4602-08
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits makes a little scout moccasin kit that is ideal casual footwear for children. These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather.

Little Scout Suede Leather Moccasin Kit Kit Size 2/3 #4602-09
This native craft kit that is part of our
Native Heritage Collection of Indian craft themed kits makes a little scout moccasin kit that is ideal casual footwear for children. These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather.

Bead & Quillwork Kits

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Beadwork Starter Kit
4847-000-001
This is the most comprehensive beadworking kit available on the market today. Kit contains: Size 10 Beading and Sharps needles, nymo and cotton thread, beeswax, dowel, 2 sheets each of loom and peyote graph paper, buckskin, 4 oz. of 10/0 seed beads and easy to follow illustrated instructions. Everything you need to make a beaded medallion, key chain, earrings or pouch. 

Deluxe Beadwork Starter Kit
4847-000-002
This deluxe kit contains all the above materials plus our top quality Adjustable Bead Loom and the excellent book “Beadworking With Today’s Materials”.

Adjustable Bead Loom
4976-002-036
This loom allows the flexibility of adjusting to virtually any size or length of beadwork by adding or eliminating sections of the loom. Do loom beadwork up to 3½” wide and 36” long. May be used in 12”, 24” or a full 36” length. Makes working with smaller beads easier. Groove in top holds a row of beads while you work. 

Quillwork Starter Kit
4849-010-001
This is an exclusive from our supplier. It is easy to learn and do. 
Kit includes: 
1/2 oz. quills thread rawhide full set of illustrated instructions 

Ojibway Bead Loom
4976-003-040
This rugged wooden loom will accommodate beadwork up to 5” wide x 40” long. 
Longer dowels may be added 
for even longer projects. 
Also included are instructions for loom beadwork, 
pattern suggestions and graph paper. 

Tuff-Hide Thin Wheels
1715-301-028
Durable to resist tears, these accurately shaped wheels are the perfect base to any medicine wheel project. Flexible to imitate the feel of rawhide, impervious to moisture so they won’t warp, and available in a variety of colors to match dance clothing. May be wrapped with quills, ribbon or chainette fringe. 
These wheels are thinner as preferred by some quillworkers. Available in natural rawhide-tan color only. 

Moccasin Kits

Baby's First Shoe ~ Baby's Moccasin Kit  #4607-00
This Baby moccasin kit is one that is easy to make. A soft genuine leather is in the kit for making up these baby booties so they feel soft and good on a baby’s feet.
Making these leather moccasin shoe kits consists of simply lacing up the precut, pre-punched white leather parts.
For further decoration to these Baby Moccasin Shoe kits you can cut the cuff create fringe as shown in the picture above. 

Little Scout Moccasin Kits
Scout Moccasins are ideal casual footwear for children. These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather.
Little Scout Moc Kit Size 9/10 #4602-06
Little Scout Moc Kit Size 11/12 #4602-07
Little Scout Moc Kit Size 13/1 #4602-08
Little Scout Moc Kit Size 2/3 #4602-09

The Scout Moccasin Kits are Adult Woman Sizing, Men need to purchase 1 size larger.
These economical moccasin kits are cut from earth tone shades of genuine sueded leather.
Scout Moc Kit Size 4/5 #4601-01
Scout Moc Kit Size 6/7 #4601-02
Scout Moc Kit Size 8/9 #4601-03
Scout Moc Kit Size 10/11 #4601-04
Scout Moc Kit Size 12 to 13 #4601-05

Fringed Boot Moccasin Kit
Authentic Native American style moccasins in an ankle-high design with long fringe and pre-cut foam insoles.
Moccasin sizing listed below are woman's sizing, Men need to purchase 1 size larger.
Fringed Boot Moc Size 6 #4603-16
Fringed Boot Moc Size 7 #4603-17
Fringed Boot Moc Size 8 #4603-18
Fringed Boot Moc Size 9 #4603-19
Fringed Boot Mocs Size 10 #4603-20
Fringed Boot Mocs Size 11 #4603-2

Dance Bell Kits

Straight Dance Bell Kit
Nickel Sleigh Bells 
4810-208-001
Kit includes: 
Sixteen 1-1/4” nickel sleigh bells 1 piece strap leather 1 leather thong and 
illustrated instructions 

Fancy Dance Bell Kit
Size '00' Nickel Sheep Bells 
4810-108-003
Kit includes: 
12 nickel sheep bells size “00” 
1 piece strap leather 4” x 14” 
1 piece strap leather 1” x 24” 
2 sets of buckles and rivets 
illustrated instructions 

Fancy Dance Bell Kit
Large #8 Copper Sheep Bells 
4810-108-002
Kit includes: 
12 large size 8 copper sheep bells 1 piece strap leather 4” x 14” 1 piece strap leather 1” x 24” 2 sets of buckles and rivets 
illustrated instructions 

Fancy Dance Bell Kit
Size '00' Copper Sheep Bells 
4810-108-001
Kit includes: 
12 copper sheep bells size “00” 1 piece strap leather 4” x 14” 1 piece strap leather 1” x 24” 2 sets of buckles and rivets 
illustrated instructions 

Dance Anklets Kit
Icelandic Sheep "Goats" 
4809-001-001
These “Goat” anklets are worn primarily by Traditional Dancers 
just below the ankle bell set. 
Kit includes: 
Icelandic sheep canvas 
leather lace illustrated instructions 

Deluxe Straight Dance Bell Kit
4810-208-002
Kit Includes: 
24    1-1/4” Engraved, Solid Brass Sleigh Bells 2 pieces of strap leather 
2 buckles 2 screws, padding 
detailed illustrated instructions 

Warbonnet Kits

Base/Tip Color Chart
Number   Base     Tip
101          White    White 
102          White    Red 
201           Red     White 
202           Red      Red 
900 Special Colors 

Warbonnet Kit - Imported Beadwork Browband & Rosettes
Same quality materials as the Deluxe Warbonnet Kit - except imported beadwork vs. Indian hand made beadwork. 
Kit includes: 
32 select 12-14” imitation eagle feathers, 64 select base plumes (specify color), 36 select tip plumes, 1 major plume spike and fluff, felt square material, 1 warbonnet crown, genuine leather for strips, 1 imported beaded browband, 1 pair imported beaded rosettes, 4 long rabbit fur strips and ribbon, 1 primary lace, 1 secondary lace, 1 bottle craft glue, 1 bunch horsehair, 1 spool wrapping thread, 1 set illustrated instructions. 4803-101-***

Sioux Warbonnet Kit
This kit is by far the most economical kit that we can get from any of our suppliers. 
Kit includes: 
30 select 10-12” imitation eagle feathers, 35 select 5-6” base fluffs, thirty 2-3” tip plumes, red felt for wrapping, leather for loops, leather for the bonnet crown, imitation beaded browband, bottle craft glue, 4 ft. 5/8” yellow ribbon for side drops, 2 yards sinew, 2’ leather lace, 1/4 oz. black horsehair, 1 set illustrated instructions,   4803-100-***

Deluxe Warbonnet Kit - - Indian Beaded Browband & Rosettes
Our best imitation eagle warbonnet kit. All select materials. Kit includes: 32 select 12-14” imitation eagle feathers, 64 select base plumes, (Specify Color) 36 select tip plumes, 1 major plume spike and fluff, felt square material, warbonnet crown, genuine leather for strips, 1 Indian beaded browband, 1 pair Indian beaded rosettes, 4 long rabbit fur strips and ribbon, 1 primary lace, 1 secondary lace, 1 bottle craft clue, 1 bunch horsehair, 1 spool wrapping thread and 1 set illustrated instructions. To complete item number, replace *** with the desired Bass/Tip combination from the Base/Tip Color Chart. 
4803-102-***

Warrior Bonnet Kit
This kit will make a very fine imitation eagle war bonnet. Kit includes: 30 Select 12-14” imitation eagle feathers, 32 select base plumes (specify color) 32 select tip plumes, felt square material, 1 war bonnet crown, leather for strips, 1 bunch horsehair, 1 loom beaded browband, 1 pair hand beaded rosettes, 1 primary lace, 1 secondary lace, ribbon for drops, 1 spool wrapping thread, 1 bottle craft glue and illustrated instructions. To complete item number, replace *** with the desired Bass/Tip combination from the Base/Tip Color Chart.     4803-103-***

Roach Kits

Spreader with Hand-Painted Imitation Eagle Feathers
The spreader is an important item to a Traditional dancer. 
While it does not necessarily spread the roach, 
it doeshold the roach feathers in place 
while allowing them 
to “spin” along with the dancer. 
Easy-to-follow instructions. 
A pair of matched feathers to add the finishing touch 
 4802-000-002

Deer Tail Color Chart 
081 Red 
116 Orange 
146 Yellow 
240 Turquoise 
260 Blue 

Deluxe Porky Roach Kit - Natural White Deer Tails
4700-010-801
Kit includes: 
1-1/2 oz porky hair for an 18" porky roach, 3 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair, 18" ready-made roach base, base cord, tying cord, beeswax, highly detailed, well illustrated instructions. 

Economy Porky Roach Kit- Dyed Deer Tails
Code:4700-002-*** 
Replace *** with color choice 
from Deer Tails Color Chart 
Same items as the Standard Kit, 
but the porky hair averages 1" shorter length. 
1-1/4 oz porcupine hair 
for an 15"-16" porky roach, 
2 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair (Select Color), 
15" ready-made roach base, 
base cord, tying cord, beeswax, 
highly detailed, well illustrated porky roach instructions. 

Economy Porky Roach Kit- Natural White Deer Tails
4700-002-801
Same items as the Standard Kit, but the porky hair averages 1" shorter length. 
Kit includes: 
1-1/4 oz porcupine hair for an 15"-16" porky roach, 
2 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair, 15" ready-made roach base, 
base cord, tying cord, beeswax, highly detailed, well illustrated porky roach kit instructions. 

Deluxe Porky Roach Kit - Dyed Deer Tails
4700-010-*** 
Replace *** with color choice 
from Deer Tails Color Chart 
Kit includes: 
1-1/2 oz porky hair for an 18" porky roach, 3 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair (select color), 18" ready-made roach base, base cord, tying cord, beeswax,  highly detailed, well illustrated instructions.

Standard Porky Roach Kit- Natural White Deer Tails
4700-001-801
Kit includes: 
1-1/4 oz porcupine hair for an 
15"-16" porky roach, 
2 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair, 
15" ready-made roach base, base cord, 
tying cord, beeswax, highly detailed, 
well illustrated porky roach instructions. 

Standard Porky Roach Kit- Dyed Deer Tails
4700-001-*** 
Replace *** with color choice 
from Deer Tails Color Chart 
1-1/4 oz porcupine hair for an 15"-16" porky roach, 2 deer tails for the outside row of deer hair (Select Color), 15" ready-made roach base, base cord, tying cord, beeswax, 
highly detailed, well illustrated 
porky roach instructions. 

The following 2 Kits, as well as the traditional spreader
are ones that we keep in stock on a regular basis 
because they are the most economical 
roach and spreader kits that we can get from our suppliers.

Fiber Roach Kit
4801-101-004
This economical kit makes a good-looking fiber roach that is difficult to distinguish from real porky hair roach, and we’re seeing more of these in use all the time. Our in-depth instructions present exclusive tips and know-how that will allow you to make an authentic looking alternative to the more expensive porky roach.
Kit includes: 
natural 14” fiber, 
rope for base, tying cord, beeswax, 
well-illustrated fiber roach kit instructions. 

Horsehair Roach Kit
4801-101-001
This kit is the next step up from a fiber roach, with deer hair for an outer row of trim. This improved kit is very 
popular since it makes a good looking roach at less than half the price of genuine porky hair and is also easier to tie. 
Kit includes: 
14” horsehair, deer hair, 
a ready-made base, tying cord, 
detailed, well-illustrated instructions. 

Bustle Kits

Super Deluxe Traditional Bustle Kit
Designed by master craftsman Joe Little, this kit makes a beautiful bustle using fine quality hand painted imitation eagle tail feathers. (36), Broadcloth trailers, and 4” beaded medallion. Other components include plumes, white buckskin, plywood base, ribbon, colored tape, dowels for feather extensions and spikes, horsehair, glue, buckskin thongs, simulated sinew, shoe laces, hawk bells, etc. The unique design and construction of this bustle allows for quick easy assembly and flat compact folding for storage and transportation. Top-notch instructions show many variations; written and illustrated by Joe Little. 
To complete item number for hand Painted Feathers, 
Replace * with 2 for immature 3 for semi-mature, or 4 for mature. 
4850-122-00* With Hand Painted Feathers 
4850-122-009 With Jumbo imitation Eagle Wings (White Turkey Feathers w/ Black tips) 

Deluxe Traditional Bustle Kit - Jumbo Imitation Eagle Wing Feathers
4850-122-009
Designed by master craftsman Joe Little, this kit makes a beautiful traditional bustle. The unique design and construction of 
this bustle allows for quick, easy assembly and flat, compact folding for storage and transportation. Top notch instructions show 
many variations; written and illustrated by Joe. 
Kit includes: 
36 - fine quality Jumbo imitation eagle wing feathers, broadcloth trailers, 
4” beaded medallion, plumes, white buckskin, 
plywood base, ribbon, colored tape, dowels for feather extensions, spikes, 
horsehair, glue, buckskin thongs, simulated sinew, 
shoe laces, hawk bells, fully illustrated instructions. 

Traditional Bustle Kit
4850-122-001
Kit includes: 
42 select spikes, 12 fluffs, plywood base, sinew, 4 laces, 3” beaded rosette, 
3-1/2 yds. of yellow ribbon and 2 yds. turquoise, 
14” dowel, 1/4 oz. white horsehair, white buckskin for spots, leather for loops, 3-band broadcloth for trailers, red and yellow colored plastic tape, dowels to extend feathers, 
1 bottle craft glue, set of illustrated instructions. 

Flat Fan Kit
Used by all styles of dancers, male and female. Can be beaded. Kit includes: 5 select imitation eagle feathers, 1 wooden handle blank, cord for fringe, soft leather for handle, 12 fluffs, and illustrated instructions. 
4807-201-051

Deluxe Flat Fan Kit
Kit Includes: 5 exquisite hand-painted imitation eagle feathers, wooden handle blank, white buckskin for handle and fringe, hackles and fluffs for trim feathers and illustrated instructions with information on how to bead your fan handle. 
4807-203-301

Old Time Short Breastplate Kit
This style breastplate was very popular on both the northern and southern plains from the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Kit Includes 64 bone 2’” hairpipe, 18 leather 18’ thongs, 5 strap leather pieces, 32 Italian crow Beads (glass) and illustrated instructions. 
4820-100-601

X-Long Breastplate Kit
Designed especially for Traditional Dancers. Kit Includes 120 imitation 4’” hairpipe, 4 strap leather pieces., 60 imitation 1 ½’ hairpipe, 150 glass trade beads (1 color) 65 leather 18’ thongs and illustrated instructions
4820-540-602

Men’s Dress & Accessories

Gourd Rattle Kit
These gourd rattles were originally used in the Gourd Dance on the Southern Plains and are now used in the Native American Church throughout the country. Each kit contains a gourd shell, dowel rod for handle, white buckskin for fringe and covering the handle and complete illustrated instructions. The deluxe kit contains a set of hand rolled buckskin fringes ready to attach to the handle. NOTE: The deluxe kit comes with twisted fringe 
4808-100-001 Regular 

Deluxe Traditional Dance Staff Kit
4833-000-002
Derived from calumets, society sticks, etc., the staff is a very popular item carried by many traditional dancers. 
Kit includes: 
8” wood staff buckskin thongs imitation otter fur white horsehair 4 jumbo imitation eagle feathers 100 old-style brass beads tin cones, hawk bells plumes simulated sinew illustrated instructions 

Deluxe Traditional Dance Staff Kit
with Hand-Painted Imitation Eagle Feathers
4833-000-003

Horse Dance Stick Kit
4833-012-905
Construct your very own dance 
stick bearing the effigy of a horse. 
Finished product is a fine dance stick! 
Kit includes: 
pre-cut stick (with horse head shaped tip) feathers broadcloth thong horse hair tacks other items to decorate in a variety of ways illustrated instructions

Gunstock War Club Kit
4833-015-001
Popular among many Northern Plains and Upper Missouri River tribes, this classic style is named after its resemblance to a rifle stock and is mounted with a hand-forged steel blade. Made from nicely finished hardwood, it features brass tacks and incised carving. The kit is easy to assemble, and requires only light sanding and staining to make a great looking war club! Approx. 25” in length. 

Shield Kit
4832-001-001
Makes a thick, white rawhide shield 16” in diameter. 
Kit includes: 
1 round piece of thick rawhide 1 piece red felt 3” x 72” 12 imitation eagle feathers 12-14” 
1 leather thong 1 bobbin thread 
illustrated instructions 

Tack Belt Kit
4830-010-001
An authentic old-style belt commonly worn by both men and women. 
Kit includes: 
3” x 44” piece of strap leather 400 - 1/2” brass tacks illustrated instructions

Breechclout Kit (Black)
4842-001-001
A very popular kit that has several options in tribal styles and time periods.
Completed clout measures 12” wide x 60” long. 
Kit includes: 
3-band broadcloth ribbon for binding 2 beaded rosettes for decoration 
1 set illustrated instructions 

3-Band Legging Kit (Black)
4840-100-001
Kit includes 1 yard of cloth and ribbon binding which can be used for basic Straight Dance leggings or regular Plains style tradecloth leggings. Add ribbonwork (FREE Pattern included!) or beaded strips to complete. Matches the 3-band Breechclout kits 

Coup Feather Kit - Jumbo Imitation Eagle Feather
4805-010-001
The Coup (pronounced coo) Feather was awarded for brave deeds in war. This simple kit is a great way to learn the basic techniques used in bonnet and bustle making. 
Use as an award feather, hat feather, hair ornament, or in multiples for decorating shields, pipes, dance sticks, etc. 
Kit includes: 
select jumbo imitation eagle feather leather for loop, felt square horsehair, simulated sinew base and tip plumes easy to follow illustrated instructions

Coup Feather Kit - Hand Painted Eagle Feather
4805-010-002
The Coup (pronounced coo) Feather was awarded for brave deeds in war. This simple kit is a great way to learn the basic techniques used in bonnet and bustle making. 
Use as an award feather, hat feather, hair ornament, or in multiples for decorating shields, pipes, dance sticks, etc. 
Kit includes: 
Hand-Painted eagle feather leather for loop, felt square horsehair, simulated sinew base and tip plumes easy to follow illustrated instructions 

Woman’s Dress & Accessories

Southern Plains Ladies Purse Kit
Smoked Buckskin
4845-051-001
Every woman needs a purse and these kits make an authentically styled 
Southern Plains type. 
Normally seen in white buckskin with modern dance outfits, we also offer this in smoked color buckskin for economy 
as well as earlier period clothing. 
Kit includes: 
buckskin for bag, welt, and straps calico for lining 11 genuine bone hairpipe 154 fire polished beads for fringe, glovers needle, simulated sinew, illustrated instructions for making a truly authentic purse, finished size is approximately 7"x"9-1/2” 

Southern Plains Ladies Purse Kit 
White Buckskin & Glass AB Fire Polish Beads
4845-051-002

Woman’s Buckskin Legging Kit
4841-100-001
Traditional Plains style leggings 
that are worn with cloth or skin dresses. 
Kit includes: 
genuine smoked colored buckskin simulated sinew illustrated instructions with ideas on decorations and tribal styles 

Hair Feather Kit
4805-012-001
This kit makes an authentic looking hair plume that will go with almost any ladies outfit. Fast and easy to make, this is a good project for groups and young folks. 
Kit includes: 
1 large hand-painted imitation eagle fluff tip plumes, 
white buckskin, simulated sinew, 1-1/2” beaded rosette, 
illustrated instructions 

Hairties Kit w/Genuine Bone Hairpipe
4825-020-101
Kit includes: 
2 abalone 1-1/2” discs, bone 2” hairpipe, nickel 5/16” beads, glass fire polish beads, simulated sinew, buckskin thong, drilled ringtop cowrie, illustrated instructions 

Hairties Kit w/Imitation Hairpipe & 
Plastic Fire Polish Beads
4825-050-101

Rendezvous Clothing Kits

Half-Legging Kit
4872-100-001
One of the most common items 
worn on the frontier. 
Kit contains: 
durable suede leather necessary to turn thorns and underbrush. 

Rifleman's Hunting Frock Kit - Linen Look Cloth
4874-010-001
The fringed coat worn during the Revolution and exploration of the Eastern Frontier. Loose fitting, made of linen-look cloth 
as shown in Sketchbook ‘76, 
with fringe pulled by customer. 

Rifleman's Hunting Frock Kit - Genuine Linen Cloth
4874-020-001
The fringed coat worn during the Revolution and exploration of the Eastern Frontier. Loose fitting, made of genuine linen cloth 
as shown in Sketchbook ‘76, 
with fringe pulled by customer. 

Shooter Kits

Hunter’s Bag Kit
4880-111-001

Deluxe Shooting Bag Kit
4880-131-001

Eastern Rifleman’s Bag Kit
4880-111-002

Priming/Hunting Horn Kit
4865-110-003

Premium Powder Horn Kit
4865-110-002

Green River Knife Kits

Green River Patch Knife Kit
Kit Contains: One pacific paring Blade, 
set of curly maple scales, 
3 set of cutler rivets and illustrated instruction book.  4866-120-001

Dadley Knife Kit
Kit contains: One 5” green river “Dadley” blade, 
set of curly maple scales, 
3 sets of cutler rivets and illustrated instruction book 
4866-120-008

Hunter Knife Kit
Kit Contains: one 5” hunter pattern blade, 
1 set of walnut handle scales, 
2 sets of cutler rivets and 
illustrated instruction book 
4866-120-001 

Buffalo Skinner Knife Kit
Kit Contains: One 5” buffalo skinner blade, 
1 set of curly maple scales, 
2 sets of cutler rivets and illustrated instruction book. 
4866-120-004

Classic Bowie Knife Kit
Make yourself a traditional knife for use or display with our 6” Solingen carbon Steel Bowie. Complete with curly maple scales, 2 traditional brass pons, brass guard and illustrated instruction booklet. 
4866-120-003

Norwegian Style Blade Kit
Featuring our popular Norwegian style Patchcutter with 2 ¾ “ blade, this fine kit also includes select curly maple or walnut blocks, brass pins, brass for butt cap, brass guard and our fully illustrated instruction book. 
4866-120-011

Tobacco Bags & Related Kits

Tobacco Canteen Kit
4824-207-001
This easy to assemble kit teaches 
the basics of working with rawhide. 
Kit includes: 
Rawhide, wood for stopper, 
simulated sinew, glovers needle, 
easy to follow illustrated instructions 

Gage D’Mor Bag Kit
4870-040-001
This kit produces a beautiful 4-1/2” x 5” heart-shaped buckskin pouch, featuring a Buckskin thong strap and small tobacco bag inside. Perfect for clay pipes and tobacco. 
Kit Includes: 
11/0 seed beads, canvas lining, 
tin cones, glass crow beads 

Deluxe “Tobacco Bag” Kit
White Buckskin
4845-012-011
This kit will make a very handsome bag for storing not only tobacco, but also such things as cedar and personal items like pins, medals and fire steels. A very functional bag when completed. Includes enough buckskin to make a 4” x 7” drawstring bag with detailed instructions for construction and beadwork. 

Deluxe “Tobacco Bag” Kit
with Gold Buckskin
4845-012-010

Large Pipebag Kit
White Buckskin
4845-012-016
A catlinite pipe needs a good home for proper care as well as protection. Our genuine buckskin kit will make a 5” x 17” bag. 
Our illustrated instructions include information on different tribal styles as well as 
lazy stitch beadwork instructions 
so you can make an authentic bag. 
Kit includes: 
white buckskin, simulated sinew, glovers needle, complete instructions.

Large Pipebag Kit - Gold Buckskin
4845-012-015

Strike-A-Lite Bag Kit
4845-020-001
This really makes an attractive beaded bag when completed. Made from genuine buckskin. Authentically styled and ideal for your flint and steel. Makes a 4”x5” bag. 

Other Frontier Kits

Wooden Canteen Kit
4864-101-001
An authentic, hand-made reproduction of the canteen used during the Revolution and through the Civil War. White pine construction as shown in Sketch Book '76. Paraffin-lined, and furnished with cloth strap and iron bands. All parts are pre-cut 

Candle Lantern Kit
4884-011-001
Improved wooden lanterns with glass panes. Ideal for your tipi, camp, or home. Works well in wind, and the kit parts are all pre-cut. 5-/2”x 5-/2” wide x 11” high. 

Arrow Kit
4938-040-001
This very authentic kit contains all natural materials for making your own replica of a 
Plains Indian arrow. Not intended for sport shooting. 
Kit Includes: 
metal arrowhead. 21” wood shaft, turkey feathers, sandpaper, 
2 page illustrated instruction booklet, genuine sinew, ocher paint pigments, hide glue.