Thread: swag

I am reworking a beautiful encrusted bedlah that was too small. I was able to take the cups from a c to a big d and extended the belt about 3 inches. The problem is that it is designed with swag fringe. Does anybody sell that already made or must I go blind and grow old(er) before this gets done..c::

i bet you could order some from Turquoise International
they are using it a lot so they must have it pre-made in their shop.

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Thanks...and what great dresses!

Originally Posted by analathered

I am reworking a beautiful encrusted bedlah that was too small. I was able to take the cups from a c to a big d and extended the belt about 3 inches. :

Hi there!

Slightly off topic, but if you have a second I am curious--what were your techniques for enlarging the cups and the belt? I have a few costumes I need to rework or sell.

Cheers!

M.

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/bellydance...ills-sale.html
(If you want gold, that is!)

But I need it to swag...not hang! I looked before you even asked!,r:;

Although there is a $200 purchase minimum, Isis and Horus has swag fringe.

I try and buy stuff with a forward supply device...cuffs, headband etc. I am a big person - almost 6 foot and 170lb (on a good day) so lots of times the cups are set too close even if the band is long enough. Makes the girls look like they share a twin bed! After removing the lining, I cut the cups apart (after saying a long prayer and burning sage). ..g.: Now I need to build a bigger "bridge". I get strong fabric..., denum, (sp?) etc. and make the bridge that I need inorder to move the cups into a wider position. Then I bead the bridge and resew it back into the cups using upholstery thread. Using a fabric like gold or silver lame... or sometimes a contrasting color silk (to which I have heat fused a backing for body) I begin below the arm pit and pin the fabric to the bra adding more coverage to the top of the cup itself and finish it by pinning the fabric at the joint of the cup and the bridge. I do this while actually wearing the bra and trying not to bleed on it! Replace lining..and walaa. Same sort of a thing happens for the belt. Be brave and do it on one you dont really care for first...or offer to work on a friends....

Isis and Horus ...thank you...I signed up, Yet one more place to spend money!..c::

Thanks!! That is helpful info.

And sorry for jumping the gun about the fringe. I had just left your thread and got all excited. :)

Anala, what color are you looking for? I have some gold and some silver and might be pursuaded to part with one.

Only place I know is Horus and Isis. Turquoise does not carry it.
H&I has a $200 limit.

Thanks Shahla, but I got on the Horus Isis web and ordered already...I want this done by Christmas and I have been fooling around with this set off and on for over a year now.