My first Parka!

My first Winter Parka! Made with shaved sheep skin and the isigvik is Russian raccoon from my fiance.

Thanks to Eunice who helped me the whole entire way!

Yoi, your B3 must be proud to have a hunting parky like that!

Anyway, I am a super sharer of patterns so if anyone wants a pattern for mukluks, mittens, hats, gloves, etc...just ask, I'll make a copy and send via snail mail. Once I asked a lady for a pattern for her hats, she told me NO. I was floored. So, I bought a hat from her, cut it up, made a pattern, and then sewed it back up, then shared the pattern with anyone who asked. Because that's the Inupiaq way...teach, share, give. Parkies though...that's a different story. For a man's parky I'd suggest making a pattern out of a hooded sweatshirt, otherwise you'll have to come visit me and learn!

I also love to hear constructive criticism. I'd love to be better at sewing. Skins and cloth... if you have a technique, share!

Thanks!

I made this one for me! Sometimes if the weather is not TOO hardcore I will go with him hunting or checking traps. I'm also looking forward to using this for ice fishing!