Thread: Pattern for Samia Gamal Style belt?

does anyone have / know where to find / how to make a samia gamal style belt pattern? eshta?

i'm trying to make the ones shaped like this:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7FPfvNuto]YouTube - Samia Gamal - Ali Baba and the 40 thieves سامية جمال[/ame]

Sugar Petals makes a belt base that is approximately that shape. You need to dart it to fit (especially if you have an ample derriere).

Sugar Petals Dance Bra & Belt Forms

The "Kismet" is the closest to what you are describing. You just need to trim the point off the front piece.

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

does anyone have / know where to find / how to make a samia gamal style belt pattern? eshta?

i'm trying to make the ones shaped like this:
YouTube - Samia Gamal - Ali Baba and the 40 thieves سامية جمال

It's easy enough to make. You need to dart them to fit you. And there are lots of darts.

Hum! I made one once, and I'm still looking for the pattern among my stuff!.w.: (lost all my patterns during a recent moving!..c::)

Anyway, it looks like something like this:



From this website: Ïîøèâ îñíîâû ïîÿñà äëÿ òàíöà æèâîòà

But I would make it a bit larger and has mentionned by Maia and Kharis, you need to dart it to make it more cuping on the tooshy!

Here a pic of mine:

Have fun!

Qamar

thanks ladies:

Originally Posted by maiaraqs

Sugar Petals makes a belt base that is approximately that shape. You need to dart it to fit (especially if you have an ample derriere).

Sugar Petals Dance Bra & Belt Forms

The "Kismet" is the closest to what you are describing. You just need to trim the point off the front piece.

sugarpetals makes a kismet style? hmm, never seen it. dont see it now either. am i missing something on a different page maybe? i've used their classic for years but haven't successfully modified it to the samia.

Originally Posted by kharis_UK

It's easy enough to make. You need to dart them to fit you. And there are lots of darts.

how do you get the correct gradual decrease in thickness back to front? just trial and error or is there some cool math formula / ratio?

Originally Posted by Qamar60

Hum! I made one once, and I'm still looking for the pattern among my stuff!.w.: (lost all my patterns during a recent moving!..c::)

Anyway, it looks like something like this:



From this website: Ïîøèâ îñíîâû ïîÿñà äëÿ òàíöà æèâîòà

But I would make it a bit larger and has mentionned by Maia and Kharis, you need to dart it to make it more cuping on the tooshy!

Here a pic of mine:

Have fun!

Qamar

thanks. great link. its much more u shaped than i thought. yours turned out great. my first attempt looked like a diaper crossed with a girdle :/

followup question: is it silly to make a separate skirt. does logic demand an attached skirt? safety pins are out of the question cause i'm thinking of using the silk chiffon i've been hoarding.

this is one I made some years ago. You cannot see the full outline beneath the fringing but the fringing is the same length as the belt. It's made in 3 parts... back and two fronts and has multiple pleats and tucks as this is the only way to get a truly snug fit with no gaps at the sides and top and bottom.

Originally Posted by kharis_UK

this is one I made some years ago. You cannot see the full outline beneath the fringing but the fringing is the same length as the belt. It's made in 3 parts... back and two fronts and has multiple pleats and tucks as this is the only way to get a truly snug fit with no gaps at the sides and top and bottom.

thanks!

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

thanks ladies:

sugarpetals makes a kismet style? hmm, never seen it. dont see it now either. am i missing something on a different page maybe? i've used their classic for years but haven't successfully modified it to the samia.

Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page...it's hiding there, I promise.

Originally Posted by kharis_UK

this is one I made some years ago. You cannot see the full outline beneath the fringing but the fringing is the same length as the belt. It's made in 3 parts... back and two fronts and has multiple pleats and tucks as this is the only way to get a truly snug fit with no gaps at the sides and top and bottom.

Love it!

Originally Posted by sabrinabellydancer

does anyone have / know where to find / how to make a samia gamal style belt pattern? eshta?

i'm trying to make the ones shaped like this:
YouTube - Samia Gamal - Ali Baba and the 40 thieves سامية جمال

It's soooo pretty!

Love the soft feminine style.

I'm bumping this thread. My next project is going to have this belt shape. Any other input from you fabulous costume-makers?

I have a pattern called altibeck's belt shapes. I bought it here and don't think I will need to use it. I will gladly pass it along if anyone wants it. I paid $10
It's got one that I think will work