Thread: Sparkly belly covers

Originally Posted by TailaDances

I did! I like the "sparkly" look and that it looks like it holds everything in! Now if i could just get something like that for my jiggly arms.....

Have you seen Style #3 sold by Sugar Petals? Here is the link: Sugar Petals Dance Accessories Custom Body Stockings

Originally Posted by jetgirl

Nice dance video, and I love the little net cover. I wanna make one. What size rhinestones did you use?

thanks :) i used swarovski ss 10 crystal clear mirrored flat back rose cut

mahira-michelle try this one Body Stockings

Janie
Designs By Janie - home page

Originally Posted by *Shira*

Have you seen Style #3 sold by Sugar Petals? Here is the link: Sugar Petals Dance Accessories Custom Body Stockings

Thanks! I'll have to look at it closer later...i just ordered a bra base so I can work on yet another project.

Just bought a be-dazzler on the swap!!! LOL...they didn't know about this thread until I mentioned it! Hahaha

Originally Posted by Nashid

Just bought a be-dazzler on the swap!!! LOL...they didn't know about this thread until I mentioned it! Hahaha

LMAO!!!:)) Found it--the thread, I mean!..l;,
Guess what new project I'm gonna be working on with my "wanna-be" bedazzler, too, now??? ..l;,..l;,

I know! Isn't it just a hoot!?

now EVERYTHING you look at is a potential blinged thing!

it's addictive!

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

you can get the sew on rhinestones and stitch them to the net individually. takes forever!

or you can use e6000 cement and tiny rhinestones. i did this recently for an event that required extra coverage for "the girls". i got a piece of flesh colored power net and used e6000 to glue hundreds of tiny crystals to the net. it took 3 days to cure, but it can be stretched and sewn and washed by hand and the stones wont come off.

this would surely work for a body stocking too if you glued tiny stones at the junctions of the mesh

you can see it here sewn between the bra cups
YouTube - Sabrina Belly Dancer - drum solo with Frank Lazzaro

You looks soooo beautiful. Great drum solo!!

Originally Posted by jenee

mahira-michelle try this one Body Stockings

Janie
Designs By Janie - home page

Hi Janie, I have one of your body stockings in black style B. I like it. Especially the snap crotch. I have been contemplating getting one of the shimmery gold ones in style B, but can't really spend the money right now.

Originally Posted by TailaDances

now EVERYTHING you look at is a potential blinged thing!

it's addictive!

Yeah I know...I'll be searching the house for project everywhere! My husband will NOT appreciate it!..l;,

Originally Posted by mahira-michelle

Hi Janie, I have one of your body stockings in black style B. I like it. Especially the snap crotch. I have been contemplating getting one of the shimmery gold ones in style B, but can't really spend the money right now.

Totally understand. I need a few more orders so I can order more fabric!!

Janie

Designs By Janie - Belly Dance costumes designed by a Belly Dancer
Wiggles of the West Belly Dance Competition now in Las Vegas, NV

Originally Posted by mahira-michelle

As far as I know the Bedazzler uses pronges to set stones, not hot glue. That's my understanding. I was curious if the pronges snag and I'm now told it does not.

Yes, the prongs do snag. They are not appropriate for stretch fabric as they have a tendency to work their way out of the fabric again. (Do not ask me why I know this.) For a lined belt with no stretch, the prongs could be less of a problem, but I would really recommend NOT using them on a tummy cover!

At Michael's when I worked there, its was an on going joke. Anything can be fixed with glue. Hot glue gun will travel. But I'm not sure if the nylon will go up in flames(my luck) gem-tac and crystals I'm good to go. Got to have bling.

Alrana

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

you can get the sew on rhinestones and stitch them to the net individually. takes forever!

or you can use e6000 cement and tiny rhinestones. i did this recently for an event that required extra coverage for "the girls". i got a piece of flesh colored power net and used e6000 to glue hundreds of tiny crystals to the net. it took 3 days to cure, but it can be stretched and sewn and washed by hand and the stones wont come off.

this would surely work for a body stocking too if you glued tiny stones at the junctions of the mesh

you can see it here sewn between the bra cups
YouTube - Sabrina Belly Dancer - drum solo with Frank Lazzaro

were do you buy the stones?

Originally Posted by mehndidancer

At Michael's when I worked there, its was an on going joke. Anything can be fixed with glue. Hot glue gun will travel. But I'm not sure if the nylon will go up in flames(my luck)

I don't think I'd want to try hot glue gun on a nylon belly cover. I'd be too afraid of melting the body stocking!

Originally Posted by Nafiah

You looks soooo beautiful. Great drum solo!!

thank you :)

Originally Posted by Nadirah007

were do you buy the stones?

i have a resale account with bohemian crystal in l.a.
Welcome to Bead Factory
you can buy retail from them no problem. they ship ups.
they also now have the chinese stones. about 1/3 cheaper. they are not as perfect as the swarovski, but on stage no one will know if your a.b. coating is scratched a bit. i'm gonna try the chinese crystals for my next project. will let you know how it works.

I have a glue I think it's E6000 or something like that. I used it to glue small stones on my shoes. I think I'll try using that to glue some stones on my belly cover.

Liquid Stitch is good stuff. So is Aleena's patch and applique glue. I also have some stuff called Unique Stitch but I haven't used it yet. You may want to try something that is meant for fabric.

(Why I have 3 different kinds of fabric glue is beyond me).

I guess I should go get some fabric glue. I bought the stuff I had from a craft store but I'm not sure it can be used on fabric. I know this will sounds dumb, but how do I glue the stones on? won't they pull funny or fall off when the mesh stretches?

No clue, sweetie. I would try it with the fabric stretched and let it dry like that. It seems like a logistical nightmare though.

I love Sugar Petals, their bodystockings really hold you in!

Great idea with the Bedazzler. I need one of those!