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