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The collection consists of over 200 clothing patterns in a variety of styles created by Inuit artisans to depict differences in clothing styles and construction in various regions of the north. The collection also includes photographs depicting skin preparation and pictorial instructions for measuring and pattern layouts. There is also one artifact.

The over 200 patterns of traditional Inuit clothing were made by artisans throughout the Canadian Arctic and Greenland, including older patterns of garments not made today. Many have syllabic notations and instructions written on them. The traditional layout of each pattern piece on caribou, seal, rabbit, or bird and assorted other types of skins is included for most patterns. All patterns include the artisan's name [some appear to be male] and community. Many of these patterns were included in Jill's dissertation and publications. The patterns in this collection do not represent the traditional method of cutting out material for clothing. Traditionally, seamstresses, through years of training and practice, rely on hand and eye measurements to determine how to cut their sewing material. These patterns were created specifically for the researcher in order to document their distinct styles and construction techniques. The patterns come in various styles. Most are specific to gender (men's boots, woman's amautik). There are also some age specific items, including children's clothing, as well as doll clothing patterns. The patterns are made of a variety of materials including waxed paper, lined paper, packing paper, maps, newspapers, school paper, stiff paper board, and fabric. There is a pair of seal-skin fur mittens, one of which has had the stitching removed. One of the pattern artists created the amautik donated by Drs. Oakes and Riewe: Ulayok Lucy Kaviok. It is possible that the patterns from Grise Fiord are those of the other seamstress whose garment is included in the donation, Tataga Akpaleeapik. It is not known if any of the patterns were used to create any of the three items donated.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a woman's leggings from Broughton Island. The pieces are on heavy white paper taped together. The folder consists of several patterns on one sheet of paper, two photocopies, minimized, of several pattern pieces, and the original folder label.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a man's seal skin pants drawn by Atsainak (Nellie) Kilabuk of Pangnirtung. The pieces are on brown paper. The folder consists of five pattern pieces, one envelope with five miniature pattern pieces, two instruction panels on brown paper, and the original folder label.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a woman's leggings drawn by Malaya Akulukjuk of Pangnirtung. The pieces are on brown paper.The folder includes model pieces and cutting and layout instructions. The folder consists of three pattern pieces, one envelope with three miniature pattern pieces, one instruction sheet, and the original folder label.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a woman's caribou pants drawn by Sevoee (Annie) Alikasuak of Ennandai, Ahiarmiut, Arviat. The pieces are on brown paper. The file includes miniature pieces and cutting and layout instructions. The folder consists of five pattern pieces, one envelope with six miniature pattern pieces, and the original folder label.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for an amauti drawn by Pissuyoi Martina Angee from Pond Inlet. The pieces are on brown paper. The folder consists of four pattern pieces and the original folder label.

The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a child's rounded hood parka from Camso. It is for a child size five. The pattern is on maps. The folder consists of three pattern pieces and the original folder label.