A Glimpse Into Sew Yup’ik

Welcome to my portfolio — a visual journey through the work of Sew Yup’ik. Every stitch you see here carries a story: of cultural revival, community healing, and ancestral strength. From handsewn qaspeqs and nasqurruns to beaded slippers and sealskin creations, these pieces reflect both tradition and transformation. Whether I’m sewing for family, teaching workshops in rural Alaska, or creating new content to share online, each piece is a way of keeping our Yup’ik ways alive — one stitch at a time.

Two generations in matching atkuks — each piece sewn with love and warmth
A beautiful class of learners showing off their handsewn nasqurruns in a community workshop
Hand-beaded winter slippers — a modern twist on traditional wear
Quilted vestpuk sewn with a vibrant mix of colors and textures, blending tradition with contemporary design
Connecting generations through stitching — a full class of nasqurrun makers in rural Alaska
Yup’ik Alphabet Coloring Book A culturally-rooted learning tool designed to teach the Yup’ik alphabet through vibrant illustrations and traditional life scenes.

A Glimpse Into Sew Yup’ik

Two generations in matching atkuks — each piece sewn with love and warmth

A beautiful class of learners showing off their handsewn nasqurruns in a community workshop

Hand-beaded winter slippers — a modern twist on traditional wear

Quilted vestpuk sewn with a vibrant mix of colors and textures, blending tradition with contemporary design

Connecting generations through stitching — a full class of nasqurrun makers in rural Alaska

Yup’ik Alphabet Coloring Book A culturally-rooted learning tool designed to teach the Yup’ik alphabet through vibrant illustrations and traditional life scenes.