The items described here consist of patterns for a woman's outer Amauti drawn by M. Katsuak of Tasiujarmiut. Directions for sewing are included on most of the large pieces, including, in some cases, cutting and finishing lines for particular individuals. Some of the pattern pieces have bits of fur sticking to them. The folder consists of sixteen pattern pieces, five sheets with layout instructions, one envelope with seventeen miniature pattern pieces, and the original folder label.
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 items described here consist of pattern pieces for a man's Pangnirtung style outer parka drawn by Amu [sp] Alivaktuk from Pangnirtung consulting with Q[K]atsu Evie and Kodlu Pikulak. The pieces are on a map. The folder consists of eight pattern pieces and the original folder label.
The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a Kamik drawn by Annie Sevoee Alikasuak, Ulayok, and Martha Koomak of Paallirmuit at Arviat. The notes on Annie's pieces indicate that depilated skin is to be used. The complete pair of Kamiks can be found at the Bata shoe museum and were worn in the movie Kamik. The pieces are on adhesive paper backing. The folder consists of seven pattern pieces and two original folder labels.
The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a pair of man's large, de-haired caribou skin mittens drawn by Annie Sevoee Alikasuak of Ennandai-Ahiarmiut at Arviat. The pieces are drawn on brown paper. The folder consists of three pattern pieces, one instruction sheet, and the original folder label.
The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a large, Arctic Bay style kamik. The pieces are on brown paper. The folder consists of three pattern pieces and one original label.
The items described here consist of pattern pieces for a man's knee high Kamik, size 10, from Arviat. The pattern is large enough for sheep skin liners. The pieces are on newspaper. The folder consists of three pattern pieces and the original folder label.
