Thread: Green Bella Restoration

Per request I have started blogging the restoration of Sandra's green Bella that I purchased on the swap meet a few weeks ago. The blog post for part 1 of the restoration is here: Sahina Bellydance - Blog

I don't know if it is better to try to copy the whole post into this thread or just to point you all in the direction of the blog, but the second way seemed easier.

Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Mintaka

Per request I have started blogging the restoration of Sandra's green Bella that I purchased on the swap meet a few weeks ago. The blog post for part 1 of the restoration is here: Sahina Bellydance - Blog

I don't know if it is better to try to copy the whole post into this thread or just to point you all in the direction of the blog, but the second way seemed easier.

Enjoy!

Well done! You are breathing new life into a lovely creation that will once again shine!

Originally Posted by Souzan

Well done! You are breathing new life into a lovely creation that will once again shine!

Thank you so much!

I have been beading fringe for days now and will have another update ready soon. So...much...fringe!

It's so great to see such a beautiful costume coming back to life, thanks for sharing.

Looking forward to reading the updates. Thank-you for posting.

Thanks for the support everyone!

I finished redoing the fringe in time for my photoshoot! The photoshoot was yesterday and the Bella still needs more work before it will be performance ready so the photoshoot results and another restoration post will be coming soon. For now here is part 2 of the restoration: Sahina Bellydance - Blog

How the back of the belt looks before and after restringing the fringe:

Holy Moly!

omg! I definatly made the right choice in selling and so happy to see that she is being brought back to her shiny glorius self.

Originally Posted by lisashimmy

omg! I definatly made the right choice in selling and so happy to see that she is being brought back to her shiny glorius self.

Aww, thanks Lisa! I am so grateful that you sold it (and put up with my 10,000 questions!); I love getting a chance to remake damaged costumes. Thank you for giving me a chance with this one, and thanks to Sa'Noorah and Shoshanna for passing in line! Part 3 of the restoration and photoshoot results coming soon...