Thread: What are you working on? - November 2009

So, where did you get that fabric. Inquiring minds would like to know, lol.

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

I haven't had anything to share for a while, but I've made 7 of these costumes for a collaborative piece we did with another troupe in Orlando over the summer.

Beautiful costume! Did you use a pattern?

For a moment while I get my head out of the sand...I just wanted to saw WOW on all the costumes here! I always love this thread. <3

Still working on my penny costume. It just needs a front closure and a couple few layers of chain for the belt fringe.

The transformation of the blue "Turkish airport special" continues:





Next step: new bra straps...

Qamar

Nice work Line. That's coming along great.

hey amanda that looks amazing!

i have a print satin fabric i'm thinking about using and I love the skirt for that costume! can you share with us what it was that you used? Is it a circle skirt? Or half circle?

whatever the case, awesome job!

Qamar, that blue bra looks so much better without the scary points!

Originally Posted by dancerose

So, where did you get that fabric. Inquiring minds would like to know, lol.

I think it was Welcome to Spandex House Inc. Spandex House, One of the Largest Spandex Collection of The World. or possibly spandexworld.com, I love them both equally :)

Originally Posted by eden_eyes

hey amanda that looks amazing!

i have a print satin fabric i'm thinking about using and I love the skirt for that costume! can you share with us what it was that you used? Is it a circle skirt? Or half circle?

whatever the case, awesome job!

Thanks! I made the skirt pattern based on the simple Sahar skirts. A while back someone posted a picture of the skirt undone and spread out on here. It was kind of a long quarter circle. So I did some math and made a pattern out of wrapping paper. The skirt is one piece cut on the bias. It was super easy once I got the pattern figured out, but it did take some trial and error, and lots of little "Barbie sized" skirts to test :)

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. The costumes are even cuter on the skinnier girls but I didn't want to put anyone else's pics up so I just did mine and I'm actually pretty please with how it looks on me too :)

Amanda

Originally Posted by amanda_raqs

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. The costumes are even cuter on the skinnier girls but I didn't want to put anyone else's pics up so I just did mine and I'm actually pretty please with how it looks on me too :)

Amanda

i saw those in action in orlando :) they looked really nice on stage

Originally Posted by zfejzic

i saw those in action in orlando :) they looked really nice on stage

Awesome! Thanks!

I'm still waiting for pictures from that show :)

OK, more to share :)

I made a vintage inspired costume for a Salome performance.

Here is the crown

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And the bra

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ok, so I was ripping out some sequins I had put on the bra because I didn't like the way I place them. My dog jumped on the bed where I was sitting as I was ripping the last sequin out and whoops, I ripped part of the fabric of my bra. UGHHHH. I sewed it back together through the inside. I luckily have thread that really matches the fabric and where I ripped it falls right underneath where the teardrop jewel lands. But I am wondering it is still noticeable. I would take a pic but I just packed my camera up since I am moving right after thanksgiving.

i decided to continue work on my leopard and then realized i didnt want to put fringe on it ,m:: so i have a whole lot of gold fringe, 4", 5" and 6" in lenght and a bunch of other sequins if anyone is interested. i decided to find some gold chain or beads (kind of like necklaces) and just attach those as loops on the skirt.

but i started working on another project in the meantime inspired by this gorgeous eman i saw. this is the picture from a bhuzzer i saw the costume on (hope it's ok to use it!).

http://talydanse.free.fr/iconevertlarge.jpg

just imagine the above but in nude and black lace with white pearls :) almost done making the skirt right now...got a lot work left!

I took a pair of shears to a silver Sim... Whacked it! But it's worth it...Silver Sim, say hi to your new cousin...Great Loop!

I cut the deep V points down to a manageable size, rounded in the back, small V in front. Using the loop fringe from under the bra to put on the belt and making a few more "loops" to finish it. I'll photo the progress soon...

I'm at the rebeading where the bottom used to be stage....

Now I need a few more AB crystals... Can anyone recommend where to find the small ones and the settings??

Sounds fabulous Bernie! I cant wait too see the pics :-)

Originally Posted by BernieV

I took a pair of shears to a silver Sim... Whacked it! But it's worth it...Silver Sim, say hi to your new cousin...Great Loop!

I cut the deep V points down to a manageable size, rounded in the back, small V in front. Using the loop fringe from under the bra to put on the belt and making a few more "loops" to finish it. I'll photo the progress soon...

I'm at the rebeading where the bottom used to be stage....

Now I need a few more AB crystals... Can anyone recommend where to find the small ones and the settings??

Fire Mountain Gems has quite a few options.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Awesome projects this month!
I just started on my new design. Caramel Macchiato.
I am doing this in trade for my new website.

Eshta, that is so yummy!!!

Oh! I love this!!! The colors and textures are fabulous! ...and it doesn't hurt to have the name of my favorite hot drink... ..l;,

Originally Posted by eshtabellydance

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Awesome projects this month!
I just started on my new design. Caramel Macchiato.
I am doing this in trade for my new website.

Amanda I love that green!

Originally Posted by eshtabellydance

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Awesome projects this month!
I just started on my new design. Caramel Macchiato.
I am doing this in trade for my new website.

wow!!!!!!!! i love this!!

Originally Posted by BernieV

I took a pair of shears to a silver Sim... Whacked it! But it's worth it...Silver Sim, say hi to your new cousin...Great Loop!

I cut the deep V points down to a manageable size, rounded in the back, small V in front. Using the loop fringe from under the bra to put on the belt and making a few more "loops" to finish it. I'll photo the progress soon...

I'm at the rebeading where the bottom used to be stage....

Now I need a few more AB crystals... Can anyone recommend where to find the small ones and the settings??

Here are some. I haven't bought from this vendor though...
Loose crystal sew on rhinestone SS38 Silver AB 144pcs - eBay (item 320399460508 end time Dec-13-09 02:22:41 PST)

I've bought from this one though:
Swarovski Sew On Crystals 6mm Crystal 24pc Lot Gold O/L - eBay (item 310126197620 end time Nov-26-09 14:38:39 PST)

Eshta..I swear girl, you're my favorite designer. That caramel is just amazing. Beautiful stuff.

Originally Posted by _Tanya_

Yay, I finally finished my first big fix-up project.
I took a gold one of these beyond the basics II from dahlal
https://www.dahlal.com/ctl/showcostu...B_close_lg.jpg
And turned it into this








I made the velvet skirt and gauntlets too


And I'm working on some arm bands to match

That turned out really nice!

everyone: WOW!!!

I have been out of touch with this thread for some time- and looking- there are now some amazing beaders on this thread. wow wow wow. So inspiring. I gotta get back to sewing!