Thread: "What are you working on?" August 2009

Woohoo! 1st of the month, so many projects, so little time!

Here the last page of July, for some catching up!

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...tml#post474627

Qamar

Originally Posted by Qamar60

Woohoo! Ist of the month, so many projects, so little time!

Here the last page of July, for some catching up!

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...tml#post474627

Qamar

FIxing up two vintages, a paid vintage make-over, and an airport fixer upper...for starters...and I am making butterflies.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kashiw...es/84299390665

After months of sleeping in its box, I finally got the leopard project out for some progress, b/c I found those cool acrylic stones with LEOPARD PRINT! Ahhhhhhh!

So I started working a little on it, but then I found out that my dear friend Lubna's bithday is coming in twenty days so... my goal is to try finishing her silver bedlah in time for her B day: brazilian style 2 pces belt covered with sequins and beads, the bra is practicly done, it's coming!





Qamar

Originally Posted by Qamar60

After months of sleeping in its box, I finally got the leopard project out for some progress, b/c I found those cool acrylic stones with LEOPARD PRINT! Ahhhhhhh!

Qamar

I love those stones!
Sometime costumes do need to sleep in a box...even at my place/

I am actually working on my first costume. An animal print as well. I finished the skirt but am working on the bra, but having a little trouble. Hope to post it soon

I love those stones, too! Fabricville?? ;0)

Same thing as last month, lmao!

Qamar me likey....

Just got booked to do a fusion dance at Tiki Oasis with my friend Genevieve. So will be scouring the remnants piles asap for aloha print lycra for 2 skirts and maybe some arm bands, headbands, etc if time allows. Due to time constraints we will build the costumes off existing gold bras and belts. I hope we can find some good silk tropical flowers too. will post pics of this rapid duet costuming soon i hope.

Originally Posted by Azhia

I love those stones, too! Fabricville?? ;0)

Oh ouiiiiii! Shopping queens, the he he! We know where the good places are!

Qamar

Before this afternoon:



After:



I think the swag could go, even though the belt has lush(er) swag. opinions?

Here's the belt:

maybe instead of multiple loops, perhaps just one large loop on each side, and dangly fringe in the middle of the bra.. if that makes sense...

I think it looks great the way it is though!!!!

I need to do a big blog entry on this, but for now I'll just post photos.











pink dots pictures by andalee-oriental - Photobucket

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

I need to do a big blog entry on this, but for now I'll just post photos.

WOW Andalee...you got ALOT done!! It came out nice. how did you do the scrunching up of the fabric?..that looks hard.

I am still working on my coin costume. I am actually sewing the lining of the bra in right now. Here are some pics I took yesterday...I actually moved the top coins up a bit closer to the cord and added a couple extra small ones...I still have to add some coins to the straps...and the chain drape and danglies....it weighs a ton....but for my first costume..I am very pleased with it.

Holy Buckets shimmy goddess! It looks fabulous. I think your choice of fabric underlying the coins is PERFECT!

Originally Posted by nadyasidhe

Holy Buckets shimmy goddess! It looks fabulous. I think your choice of fabric underlying the coins is PERFECT!

Thanks...whats funny is..the whole time while I was making it...I was thinking I didnt like the fabric anymore...but now that it is done..I love it! .I finished adding the coins to the other strap..and just finished the lining..I need to have my hubby drill an extra hole in some coins..so I can stitch both the top and bottom to the neck strap...then hooks....yea!!! then I will make the chain drape..I am going to make it removable though...

Originally Posted by shimmygoddess

WOW Andalee...you got ALOT done!! It came out nice. how did you do the scrunching up of the fabric?..that looks hard.

It's a basic gathering technique. The hardest part is making sure everything is scrunched to the same length. How to Gather Fabric into Ruffles: 8 steps (with pictures) - wikiHow

I love your coin costume and can't wait to see it in action. What a way to reuse materials (aka money)!

BTW...glue. Use fabric glue to seal the edges of your cord, now that it is sewn. I meant to comment on FB, but forgot.

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

BTW...glue. Use fabric glue to seal the edges of your cord, now that it is sewn. I meant to comment on FB, but forgot.

Thanks!! I will have to pick some up

Originally Posted by shimmygoddess

Thanks...whats funny is..the whole time while I was making it...I was thinking I didn't like the fabric anymore...but now that it is done..I love it! ... yea!!! then I will make the chain drape..I am going to make it removable though...

IMHO, metal chain drape is darned heavy, and you've mentioned your top is already heavy. Now that I've put it on mine (see above a few posts), I'm thinking of removing it or changing it. ... However ... Can it get more gorgeous? Keep us posted!

Would fraycheck work on that cord? It dries soft.

Originally Posted by shimmygoddess

I am still working on my coin costume. I am actually sewing the lining of the bra in right now. Here are some pics I took yesterday...I actually moved the top coins up a bit closer to the cord and added a couple extra small ones...I still have to add some coins to the straps...and the chain drape and danglies....it weighs a ton....but for my first costume..I am very pleased with it.

Wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW!

This is awesome - you should be very proud of yourself!

What type of bra are you using Andalee and Shimmy? or, brand rather.

Originally Posted by shimmygoddess

I am still working on my coin costume. I am actually sewing the lining of the bra in right now. Here are some pics I took yesterday...I actually moved the top coins up a bit closer to the cord and added a couple extra small ones...I still have to add some coins to the straps...and the chain drape and danglies....it weighs a ton....but for my first costume..I am very pleased with it.

I'm speechless! Amazing!!!
p.s. How did you make the holes in the coins?

Shimmygoddess, that is amazig. I really love i. C't wait to see it on you. Please do post pics.

Originally Posted by bdaddiction

What type of bra are you using Andalee and Shimmy? or, brand rather.

Don't laugh, but Delta Burke. ,r:;

Originally Posted by bdaddiction

What type of bra are you using Andalee and Shimmy? or, brand rather.

I got a regular bra at Target. It just says self expressions. I reinforced the hell out of it. I used an old pair of jeans for the center piece and straps....buckram strips all in the side...it is really sturdy. It already weighs so much...the chain drape will seem light...LOL

I will make it removable though

Originally Posted by _Iris_

Shimmygoddess, that is amazig. I really love i. C't wait to see it on you. Please do post pics.

I am going to try and finish the hooks this week...so I can do some pics on Friday...that is my hair salon apt..and for me that always equals photo shoot! LOL

Originally Posted by shimmygoddess

I got a regular bra at Target. It just says self expressions. I reinforced the hell out of it. I used an old pair of jeans for the center piece and straps....buckram strips all in the side...it is really sturdy. It already weighs so much...the chain drape will seem light...LOL

I will make it removable though

I plan on making a pailette bra/belt so I need a bra. I will check it out. You can't beat Target. So many projects so little time. Thanks! ..l;,

I love the way so many of you make your own costumes and/or embellish the ones you already have. It's amazingly.

Bumbed, they don't come in my size, especially that I need a cup size up just for all the trimmings. Unless I go to the store itself and check. But, I doubt it, sigh...