Thread: "What are you working on?" - March 2009

Time for a new thread!

February's (seven pages!) thread: http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...ry-2009-a.html

Collection of "working on" threads: http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...g-threads.html

In like a lion!
I finished my craptastic metallic lace skirt, but in pictures it actually looks good. I want to add a ruffle to the side.
Want to have enough time time to make a new bra out of my vintage 1920's lame'. Real metal fabric BTW.

Today Im really bored so I decided to make use of a yard of wine lycra and a bra I bought some time ago. Im a newbie at making costumes but always is really fun.

daisy-that looks pretty good! i love the ruching on the bra
i am going to help my mom make a costume for her student recital :)
i will try and finish up my green & burgundy costume. it is sahar influenced so i'm not sure what to add to the skirt as far as detailing since i do like a lot of bling but i might just keep it simple since the bows on the bra and skirt are interesting enough
then i shall work on my red & black lace costume project. flamenco inspired and this will def. have more beading. i was going to have just a bra and skirt but i figured a bra and belt would be better to wear w/this particular skirt i got since i wasn't sure of adding beading to the skirt. so i will buy the belt base and work from that
whew!

I plan to finish the pearl costume soon. I only have the looped fringe left, as well as some clasp adjustments. Let's see if I can get it done by the end of March!

Thanks zfejzic! Now the ruching in the other cup is done (so difficult make them look the same way)

Originally Posted by daisyann

Thanks zfejzic! Now the ruching in the other cup is done (so difficult make them look the same way)

how'd u do the rouching? i see you marked a line on the other cup..did you just start sewing from that line and then tack on the rest, or what?

I had never do ruching cups but I cutted a rectangular piece of fabric (like the double you need to cover the cup normally) and start hand sewing in the same middle and pull the thread, then I fixed into the bra cup and sewed with the machine and thats the result.

I was working on a black and turquoise costume but got waylayed by costumes for the 2nd grade musical. I finished a cabbage costume and a peapod, but I have 2 more peapods and 4 corn cobs to go. Oh, and Parsley. I have to make a Parsley costume.

I'm working on converting a black velvet evening dress in to a belly dance dress for a client. I've got lots more beadwork to go, but here's what I've got so far. I added a slit to the front and a fishtail to the back. I haven't done the straps yet, but it will be mostly backless. I installed a bra inside for support.

Originally Posted by SandraDances

I was working on a black and turquoise costume but got waylayed by costumes for the 2nd grade musical. I finished a cabbage costume and a peapod, but I have 2 more peapods and 4 corn cobs to go. Oh, and Parsley. I have to make a Parsley costume.

Sandra, these sound adorable! Pix, please?

Originally Posted by SandraDances

I was working on a black and turquoise costume but got waylayed by costumes for the 2nd grade musical. I finished a cabbage costume and a peapod, but I have 2 more peapods and 4 corn cobs to go. Oh, and Parsley. I have to make a Parsley costume.

That's adorable. I was a duck in second grade.

Originally Posted by SandraDances

I was working on a black and turquoise costume but got waylayed by costumes for the 2nd grade musical. I finished a cabbage costume and a peapod, but I have 2 more peapods and 4 corn cobs to go. Oh, and Parsley. I have to make a Parsley costume.

These sound so cute!

*crossing threads* What kind of sewing machine do you use?

Working on a custom order. The coins will have chainette tassels and Indian bells when I'm done.

those coins are amazing clovis!

Thank you! The request was for green and orange, which always look gorgeous with copper.

I'm most of the way through a quick "Dress to bedlah" conversion. I am photodocumenting the process and will do a long blog post when I finish...then I trim the hem of my peacock costume and line the bra.

that looks great ozma! what did u use as the belt base?

Originally Posted by zfejzic

that looks great ozma! what did u use as the belt base?

Felt. This is seriously a very quick and dirty conversion.I will post all details later and step by most step photos.

oooh i see. is it as sturdy as other belts though?

Originally Posted by zfejzic

oooh i see. is it as sturdy as other belts though?

It's pretty sturdy, but light.

This collar will attach to the boob support system (made of gold stretch PVC, leather texture) of my coin costume that needs to be done by Wednesday's show. These are not attached yet, I was playing around with placement. I think I'll go with this design.

Again with the ridiculous deadlines.

ozma, that is GORGEOUS!

Azhia, my sewing machine is just a Kenmore that I bought in 1992. My serger is a White that I bought in 1996.


I will post pictures of my veggies soon!

Azhia,

Don't take this the wrong way, but to me the lower part of the design kind of looks like a koala's face!

Originally Posted by firefly5

Azhia,

Don't take this the wrong way, but to me the lower part of the design kind of looks like a koala's face!

..l;,..l;,
but koala's r cute tho so it's all good :)

There goes Ozma steamrollering all hope for feeling like I got my mad costuming skilz under control again.
That's a fabulous dress to bedlah. I can't wait to read your post as I've got a beaded dress all ready to go..

Originally Posted by firefly5

Azhia,

Don't take this the wrong way, but to me the lower part of the design kind of looks like a koala's face!

I think it's the turquoise "nose". The stones look great though.

Originally Posted by firefly5

Azhia,

Don't take this the wrong way, but to me the lower part of the design kind of looks like a koala's face!

OMG you're right!
As long as I don't have "nipple eyes" I don't mind. ..l;,

I might have to surround the turquoise cabochon with some smaller beads...

Originally Posted by jetgirl

There goes Ozma steamrollering all hope for feeling like I got my mad costuming skilz under control again.
That's a fabulous dress to bedlah. I can't wait to read your post as I've got a beaded dress all ready to go..

SHA, right?!

I'm working on a leather coin bra to match a coin belt I made a while back. I've finished covering the bra in leather but still have to add the coins and chains. I wore it in rehearsal last night - figured I'd make sure it stayed together before I decorated it. Glad I did too - I found out I'm going to have to shorten the straps just a bit. Once I add all the coins the weight is going to pull it down even more so I need to shorten them. So far I'm liking this bra. The only downside is it is a two person operation to get into and out of since the straps cross in back. Glad my troupe mates are good friends. ..g.: