Chelsea Tatty is an Inuk seamstress and artist from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. For over 15 years, she has been handcrafting traditional mitts using sealskin, leather, and different furs. Chelsea learned to sew from her grandmother, Emma Tatty, who passed down not only the skill but also the original patterns that Chelsea still uses today. Each pair of mitts reflects the teachings and traditions of her family, carrying forward knowledge that has been shared across generations.
Chelsea’s dream is to teach young girls how to hand sew, just as her grandmother taught her, helping to preserve traditional Inuit sewing practices and empower the next generation of makers. Through her sewing, she honours her culture and shares the warmth of tradition with every stitch.
