In this sewing video we describe a little bit about the history of the Jingle Dress, as well as some information about what a Jingle Dress should look like. In this video you’ll see us going through the various steps we took to make a Child’s Jingle Dress in a fast paced motion.

There are many traditional styles of fur hats that can be easily made by hand, one of the most unique being the “mountain man” style which includes the animal’s hindquarters and tail draping across the wearer’s shoulders.

The exact origin of this style is not well known, although some say that the long drape of fur helped protect the back of wearer’s neck and shoulders from the cold wind. It’s no doubt one of the warmest hats you will ever wear!