Thread: Pic of Dina's fishnet dress from Monte Carlo?

I don't have my DVD anymore, but I'm looking for a pic -- even a blurry screen grab -- of Dina wearing that brown fishnet balady dress.

Anyone have one? Seen one? It doesn't seem to be on youtube that I can find.

I've searched, and can't find anything either by her name, or the clubs name.

Do you remember the titles of the music she danced to?
Someone might have used the music for a tag.

Unfortunately, macs won't play saut wa soura videos. Isn't that strange?

I remember Bint il Balad. The other song MIGHT have been Ghanili Shwaye Shwaye. Too many spelling variation possibilities to search for, though!

Sedonia, that's REALLY weird!

I couldn't find anything by song titles either. :-(

I'd LOVE to see what this dress looks like!!! :-)

let's keep bumping the thread every few days, maybe someone with Windows will take pity on us and do a screen grab!

Oh, you mean this. You can name your next born child after me. LOL!

Dina at Monte Carlo DVD Egyptian Belly Dance Bellydance - eBay (item 380073573115 end time Dec-15-08 22:50:37 PST)

*MUAH*

If I have another baby, it'll be named Michelle75!

Here's just the pic, you can make out the basics of the dress from this.


I can't find fishnet quite that big, though.

I would look for industrial strength fishnet, like what fishermen use when trawling.
This is what we used in the Navy. It's large but not heavy. Nevermind the word heavy, it refers to how big the knot is, not the weight of the material.
Netcraft Bulk Heavy Knotted Netting, Decorative Netting

I might wear these under it, then:


Seriously, that's a good idea. I'll cast around for something...

Hahahha,
Search the word, "netting sizes" instead of fishnet.

The netting reminds me of the Turkish sequined netting they were making skirts out of in the 90's. Sure wish I had one; I let Gulseren talk me out of buying one because she said the belt fringe got caught in the holes of the netting.

OH, I used to LOVE those! I don't think you can get them any more -- not new, at least. I used to love the sleeves with the sequins, too.

I checked the website for netting and read something that surprised me ...
" Netting can be dyed with household dyes . Netting is 4 ft high, 1-3/4 inch square and 3-1/2 inch stretched mesh. Made of white #15 nylon and knotted."
I wasn't aware nylon would accept household dyes. Now I am thinking about some other projects. Thx Michelle 75!

Originally Posted by Lauren_

let's keep bumping the thread every few days, maybe someone with Windows will take pity on us and do a screen grab!

I couldn't find a darn thing but just wanted to interject. You do know that you can do a screen grab with a Mac right? Apple (command)+Shift+3 will do it.

I grabbed this off youtube just to make sure it'd work with video as well as regular stills.

Bravo Michelle75!!!


That dress is gorgeous, I'm so happy to see what it looks like!!!

Can you grab screen shots with windows?

Originally Posted by txchic

I checked the website for netting and read something that surprised me ...
" Netting can be dyed with household dyes . Netting is 4 ft high, 1-3/4 inch square and 3-1/2 inch stretched mesh. Made of white #15 nylon and knotted."
I wasn't aware nylon would accept household dyes. Now I am thinking about some other projects. Thx Michelle 75!

I could tell you some sea stories....... but I'll pass.

Originally Posted by Michelle75

I could tell you some sea stories....... but I'll pass.

As if you didn't know the inquiring minds would be waiting for sea stories! Much more fun than bedtime stories, right?

Thanks, Beki. I do know how to screen grab on my Mac, but I don't have the video any more. Apparently Sedonia has it, but her Mac won't play the video (or any videos from that producer). That's why I said windows.

That youtube clip you grabbed from is from an Ahlan Wa Sahlan performance, the whole video is AMAZING and I'll bring it to our next video party!

Originally Posted by Lauren_

That youtube clip you grabbed from is from an Ahlan Wa Sahlan performance, the whole video is AMAZING and I'll bring it to our next video party!

I was there! It was even more amazing live. ..g.:

Here is one of those fishnet dresses in action:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8HjkV5O-I"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/ame]

Originally Posted by ZohraMostafa

The netting reminds me of the Turkish sequined netting they were making skirts out of in the 90's. Sure wish I had one; I let Gulseren talk me out of buying one because she said the belt fringe got caught in the holes of the netting.

there is a white with gold skirt set sitting in our local costuming shop....if either of you are interested, say the word and i'll post it ;)

Nagwa had one that was fab in the 70's.

That is a fun video! I would've never thought a fishnet would be such a great addition to a costume! It takes center stage over a body stocking anyday!

Originally Posted by Souzan

Here is one of those fishnet dresses in action:

I'm having a hard time getting a clear view, but this looks like a bedlah and skirt worn with one of those beaded/crocheted overdresses?? Similar concept, great look.

Originally Posted by anyadance

there is a white with gold skirt set sitting in our local costuming shop....if either of you are interested, say the word and i'll post it ;)

HOLY CRAP, NO WAY!!! How much is it? *holds breath*

I've been thinking....I don't want mine to be quite as see-through as Dina's, and I like the idea of working with a stretchy fabric, so I think I might go back to the fishnet.

I have some semi-transparent stretch lace that's been languishing on my shelves for a year or more, along with some matching trims. I think I'll make up an underbust beledi dress out of that first to play with the pattern, and then maybe I'll do a higher-necked version in fishnet.

Originally Posted by anyadance

there is a white with gold skirt set sitting in our local costuming shop....if either of you are interested, say the word and i'll post it ;)

Word! That would be wonderful!! I have been searching for a skirt like that forever.

ok lauren and zohra, send me your emails and i will let you know the price and send you photos.