Thread: What are you working on? - November 2009

Originally Posted by maliaraqs

I'm so envious you got this costume! It's beautiful!!!

awww thanks malia! i absolutely adore hadia and am so lucky to have one of her costumes! hopefully it will bring me good dance vibes!!!

Tanya, the pearls look exactly like a pirate's chest of jewels! They just look amazing with all those lovely pearls and others. I love the arrangement!

A non-belly dance project. A crazy quilt made from fabric I was using for costume bags earlier this summer. This is my first quilt, and it is to be a gift for Bahaia's baby girl.



Now, I've never quilted before, so if anyone has any advice for a novice quilter with next to no quilting experience or supplies, I'd be grateful!

ETA: Sorry this is blurry! I'll try to get better pics later.

I LOVE that Geisha fabric, THTX! It's perfect for Bahaia!

Congrats on making your first costume! I can't see details in the photo you posted, but overall you look radiant and very happy to wear it.

Originally Posted by water0125

Ya'll have some really beautiful, detailed costumes on here. Makes it a little difficult to post my first, simple costume . . .

I've been working on this slowly for a little while. I cut up an old formal for the bra and belt and found the skirt fabric at joanns. I wanted something simple, b/c I feel like some costumes overwhelm me.

I put some rhinestone chain trim on the bra and belt, but they are not very visible. I think that I'm going to look for something else. I would also like to put a bit of fringe on the center of the bra. Maybe on the belt also, but not sure where yet.

I started a thread on making a circle skirt and this is the (mostly) finished product. I really like how it came out. I still need to hem the bottom, since I just fraychecked it for my performance.

It was very satisfying to have a costume that is so ME. Still needs some more refining, but I think that it is a good first go! :)
--Natalie.

I am making a Jacques Cartier costume for my 3rd grader-complete with beard.

One day I will return to my turquoise/black project...

I got a pretty costume in pieces... and after four days nearly without sleep it's going to be finished. Have to do a bit beading at the sleeves I think - and than it's ready for the comeback..

Originally Posted by eshtabellydance

I have a fun naked sparkly belt buckle style one almost done.
Have to finish by next week!

HOLY COW!!! This is amazing can I buy it? ..g.:

Next project is my naked dress to wear with a bedlah I'm also making.

This is the dress pre-beading and with a regular bra (and sash to cover my *ahem* under garments. Okay I fess up nude colored dance shorts.)
I used a Hanan dress to mock up the pattern, but it needed lots of tweaking.

Originally Posted by water0125

Ya'll have some really beautiful, detailed costumes on here. Makes it a little difficult to post my first, simple costume . . .

I've been working on this slowly for a little while. I cut up an old formal for the bra and belt and found the skirt fabric at joanns. I wanted something simple, b/c I feel like some costumes overwhelm me.

I put some rhinestone chain trim on the bra and belt, but they are not very visible. I think that I'm going to look for something else. I would also like to put a bit of fringe on the center of the bra. Maybe on the belt also, but not sure where yet.

I started a thread on making a circle skirt and this is the (mostly) finished product. I really like how it came out. I still need to hem the bottom, since I just fraychecked it for my performance.

It was very satisfying to have a costume that is so ME. Still needs some more refining, but I think that it is a good first go! :)
--Natalie.

We all start somewhere right? You did a great job!

I am still fighting with the hip scarf for my peacock creation. I am now on version number 4. This one better work or keep an eye out for flying peacocks near you!

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

Next project is my naked dress to wear with a bedlah I'm also making.

This is the dress pre-beading and with a regular bra (and sash to cover my *ahem* under garments. Okay I fess up nude colored dance shorts.)
I used a Hanan dress to mock up the pattern, but it needed lots of tweaking.

hot hot hot

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

Next project is my naked dress to wear with a bedlah I'm also making.

This is the dress pre-beading and with a regular bra (and sash to cover my *ahem* under garments. Okay I fess up nude colored dance shorts.)
I used a Hanan dress to mock up the pattern, but it needed lots of tweaking.

I am apparently a total chicken. I think this dress looks fantastic on you Tanya. When I think of wearing something like it myself it makes me want to hide in the closet! Part of it may be that I don't like showing my legs (modesty is so strange, isn't it?) I've noticed the 'nude' costume trend seems to really be growing. Eshta has posted a few and I read through the thread devoted to them last week. I like the ones that are pale in color but couldn't actually be mistaken for nude. I don't want anybody thinking I'm nekkid!

Originally Posted by RioDancerCO

I am apparently a total chicken. I think this dress looks fantastic on you Tanya. When I think of wearing something like it myself it makes me want to hide in the closet! Part of it may be that I don't like showing my legs (modesty is so strange, isn't it?) I've noticed the 'nude' costume trend seems to really be growing. Eshta has posted a few and I read through the thread devoted to them last week. I like the ones that are pale in color but couldn't actually be mistaken for nude. I don't want anybody thinking I'm nekkid!

I wear Capezio dance flesh colored fishnets, and when I wear it for performance I will wear it with a black cupped butt bedlah and black dance shorts. In essence I will be more dressed then when wearing a regular bedlah. I know the hesitation of nude costumes, but I couldn't pass this fabric up, it has a gold sheen (so you know I'm, not really naked.)

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

I wear Capezio dance flesh colored fishnets, and when I wear it for performance I will wear it with a black cupped butt bedlah and black dance shorts. In essence I will be more dressed then when wearing a regular bedlah. I know the hesitation of nude costumes, but I couldn't pass this fabric up, it has a gold sheen (so you know I'm, not really naked.)

Maybe once I've seen you put it all together I will gather my courage for a similarly daring costume ..g.: That fabric is really cool!

Last night I made new back straps for my Hadia costume and covered my new (smaller) bra with the fabric that covered the old bra. It only took 2 hours and I did a way better job then I thought I would! YAY! I do wish I had made the back straps a bit thicker with some felt but I think that when I line them, I'll add an extra layer inbetween.

I just have to figure out where I want the jewels to go...one is located right on my nipple...dang!

More photo's here
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...dia%20costume/

I want one!! That is fabulous, holy crap!

Originally Posted by eshtabellydance

I have a fun naked sparkly belt buckle style one almost done.
Have to finish by next week!

Originally Posted by anyadance

Last night I made new back straps for my Hadia costume and covered my new (smaller) bra with the fabric that covered the old bra. It only took 2 hours and I did a way better job then I thought I would! YAY! I do wish I had made the back straps a bit thicker with some felt but I think that when I line them, I'll add an extra layer inbetween.

I just have to figure out where I want the jewels to go...one is located right on my nipple...dang!

More photo's here
hadia costume pictures by snarlylola - Photobucket

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh i LOVE that! great job!

I finally started working on my sage green costume. I finished putting the fabric on the bra and belt bases. I finished beading the edges last night and started putting on some jewels. I will take a pic this weekend when I get a chance. I am hoping to get a lot of it done this weekend.

I'm almost done with a total deconstruction/reconstruction of a vintage gold bra and belt. It was sewn with white dental floss which I didn't like, and lots of glue and fringe. I look off the gold lace sleeves and made real straps, took off almost everything I could and started over. I'll post a pic in a week or two on my teacher, whom I'm hoping to sell it to. Now I'm carefully working on fixing up the 1963 James Bond movie belt.

oooooooooooooo ezma sparkly pretty!

I found a rusted needle between the three layers of fringe in the back of the belt, lol

Ezma, that is gorgeous and super-blingy!

anya - great job!

Since we're all costume/sewing junkies here, I wanted to risk de-railing the thread topic very briefly to ask what your wish list would be? Crystals? Fabric gift cards? A stock pile of Sugar Petal cups?

My mom is asking for a birthday/Christmas list and I guess I'm not feeling very greedy I'm sure I'll think of something later when it doesn't matter ..l;,

Feel free to PM me with your response so we can go back to everyone's awesome beadwork ..g.:

Meanwhile on the topic of sewing... I have been working on my brown velvet Eman-inspired costume. I should be able to take pictures tonight of the current progress. So far the bra just needs the covered straps sewn into place and a snap added to the under piece of the ribcage strap. The skirt has further to go. I need to put elastic in the waist and bead the hip. I have one arm skirt sewn, the other in pieces and both need beading. I may make a pair of gauntlets. Maybe two pair... one in brown velvet, one in sheer sparkly red/gold colored fabric with elastic ruching.

Anyone know how to make those 'leg laces' that Sandra has in one of her old Bella costumes? (img # 45. Sorry her site doesn't allow me to link directly)Those are just so darn cool looking...

Ezma I am in LOVE.....what a lovely piece! This was in the movie? WOW!

Looking good anyadance. That sparkly fabric is fantastic! Can't wait to see it finished.

Originally Posted by anyadance

Last night I made new back straps for my Hadia costume and covered my new (smaller) bra with the fabric that covered the old bra. It only took 2 hours and I did a way better job then I thought I would! YAY! I do wish I had made the back straps a bit thicker with some felt but I think that when I line them, I'll add an extra layer inbetween.

I just have to figure out where I want the jewels to go...one is located right on my nipple...dang!


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That's funny ..l;,

Originally Posted by EzmaSiddiqah

I found a rusted needle between the three layers of fringe in the back of the belt, lol

I am almost (thank god) done with my peacock. Here it is from the front. Ignore the sash, it was a last minute grab since the one I am making has not been cooperative........ I didn't make the do rag just the headband. The base dress is from L Rose. And the back since you can't see it in the photo.

Originally Posted by floreatmanon

I got derailed from the silky plum I was working on in October because this sparkly mauve fabric I got from Talia on SWAP was haunting me. I put together a sketch of what I wanted it to look like, gathered my materials and have been beading and sewing since Halloween. I'm going to try to make a mermaid skirt like Shahla's to go with it. If anyone knows of where I can get an ivory/rose half circle veil to go with, I'd sure appreciate it! Here's the progression:









Obviously, there's lot more to do. I'm aiming for a Nov 20th finish date ..g.:

Manon!!!!!!!!

This is incredibly gorgeous. I keep looking at it, and finally had to post, overcome with the beauty of the bling and your delicate, intricate design. What a ton of work, and I can hardly wait to see you dance in it.

I admire your persistence!!!

xxoo

Alimah