Sunday, June 5, 2011

Kuspuk for Lunette

Yumm...blueberry snack!
(Lunette's hair has actually "grown" while she has been with us, I was even able to put in braids!)


Lunette just couldn't leave Alaska without getting her very own Kuspuk! So off to the sewing machine I went. A Kuspuk is a traditional Yupik garment worn over other clothing, like a hoodie jacket combined with a dress (men's Kuspuk are straight like a tunic without a ruffle). Traditionally they are made using cotton calico and rick-rack and have large pockets in the front.  They are very comfortable to wear and I wore one that resembles Lunette's when I was just a little girl.






I think she fits in very well in Alaska, don't you?

10 comments:

  1. That looks great! I bet they are comfy !Love the fabric too! ❤

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  2. GASP!!!! That is so freakin' delicious! Shannon you are brilliant. Lunette look so wonderful in it.

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  3. Thanks Sue! I forgot to mention that this one is made from cotton corduroy :)

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  4. Aww, thanks Berrie, I think she is such a cutie pie...she is really adorable just in her diaper as well!!

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  5. Lunette was born to wear one!!!

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  6. She looks so sweet! I am still trying to figure out what to make for her...

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  7. Her hair looks just lovely like this!

    And the outfit suits her perfectly!

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  8. Beautiful outfit. She looks as though she has had a wonderful time with you Shannon

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  9. Love this Kuspuk dress!!!! The cutest think ever, on her! This is such fun to follow...thank you for making it so enjoyable in your neck of the woods!

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  10. I love the Kuspuk! Very sweet!

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