A pattern for a BD top?

[Erina]

Im not sure what the 'technical' term would be for it, but simply, does anyone have intructions on how to make a belly dance top. I've searched the internet and only found one:
http://blackswantribe.com.au/cholipattern.html

Anyone else know of any others? Also, we're looking for an actually top than a bra.

Thankies!

(Also if I find anymore i'll post them up so we can share patterns)

 

[Thara]

Hi!
There is another choli pattern
http://www.eagnet.com/edipage/areaserv/camdentor/cholipat.htm
turkish vest
http://www.shanmonster.com/belly/costuming/vest.html
bra shaped
http://home.arcor.de/bbecker03/englisch/
And, i think, you can find in knitting magazines patterns for tops that can be quite easy be modifed

 

[gwinity]

I found yet another choli pattern:
http://www.annabella.net/choli.html

But alternatively, you could make a tie/gypsy/boho top - some good ideas here: http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancecostumeguild/thread/2851c307-c23f-43f7-8fea-b4b1fc82215d

Or there's a good list of places to get proper patterns on Shira's website: http://www.shira.net/costume-patterns.htm

 

[Mariesaffron]

first I need to know what kind of top you want to made, there are many, long, short, open in the back, loose fit, tight fit, long sleeve, sleeveless, strapless, halter, V neck, tunic style, spanish style, butterfly, classical, comteporary, Retro, and the list goes on and on and on,

 

[Anysia]

Im not sure what the 'technical' term would be for it, but simply, does anyone have intructions on how to make a belly dance top. I've searched the internet and only found one:
http://blackswantribe.com.au/cholipattern.html

Anyone else know of any others? Also, we're looking for an actually top than a bra.

Thankies!

(Also if I find anymore i'll post them up so we can share patterns)

Actually, we have more than one choli pattern top. Both did come from us experimenting and altering a Kwik Sew dance top.

This one is better if you are a larger bust.

http://www.blackswantribe.com.au/cholipattern2.html

Happy Dancing!