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Pleasant dancer

Pleasant dancer

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Aniseteph said:
<puts Simplicity 4190 on shopping list>

I did the skirt from New Look 6584 recently and it turned out very nicely. There are lots of similar trumpet-type ones but some have lots of panels to get the flare and I didn't want so many vertical seams at the top, so I chose one with fewer panels but added extra godets.

I've got Kwik Sew 2632 for my next project - trying to make a DIY Sharifwear-style tie top. How hard can it be....? :confused:
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I've used this pattern many times and it's really easy. Just make sure that you check the length of the top if you are tall, the first ones I made were a bit too short in the body (arms up and whoops your bra shows too much!). It's easy to length a couple of inches. And you can add to the ties so you can make a wrap-around, or add a drape to the sleeves. It's great if you have an overlocker (serger) but just as easy with a stretch stitch and zig zag stick. Good luck! :D

P.S. The pants are quite tight fitting, and haven't tried the leotard yet!
 
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Marya

Marya

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Aniseteph said:
<puts Simplicity 4190 on shopping list>

I did the skirt from New Look 6584 recently and it turned out very nicely. There are lots of similar trumpet-type ones but some have lots of panels to get the flare and I didn't want so many vertical seams at the top, so I chose one with fewer panels but added extra godets.

I've got Kwik Sew 2632 for my next project - trying to make a DIY Sharifwear-style tie top. How hard can it be....? :confused:
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I use this pattern too, I used the pants for a modern Egyptian look and added in a lace insert. I think the leotard might be a bit short in the body so check measurements before cutting.

Marya
 
Daimona

Daimona

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Always compare your measurments to the pattern!

And back on topic:
The first bd inspired piece I ever tried to make myself when I was a baby dancer was the pants (B1) from this pattern:

Except from me sewing it at least 4 sizes to big and in a heavy cotton fabric (certainly not a good thing as the pattern is made for chiffon or likewise fabrics and turned out way to big!), it went very well. I also made it later, but learning from the first mistake I both compared my measurements to the pattern and adjusted the width of the legs to the fabric I used. It was my favourite costume piece until I got my first real costume.
I have also made the wrap-around top (B2; it works ok, but will be a bit short if you have big boobs or a long torso), and a combination of front/back of the two tops (A1 has a closure in the back with buttons) but I'm not doing the latter again.

My favourite skirt pattern (both for costumes and party) is this from Neue Mode:

I've made it both plain (A), with a train (B) and altered in many ways, such as adding godets in all the seam (A), with a double back in contrasting colors and lacing (A+B) and as a wrap-around skirt for a friend (B).
 
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Chani

Chani

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Nejmeh said:
boobytraps.com.au
Booby Traps Home Page
Somebody has got experience with them?
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Yes, fantastic. The woman who owns it (Jill?) is very helpful and very experienced. I missed out on the workshop but she took our class for a day and they had all made, covered and embellished belly dance bra tops that were a perfect fit by the end of the day. They have everything you need to make a bra from scratch and specialise in large busts (the owner and her daughter started the company after being unhappy with what was for sale in larger sizes).
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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I confess I've never actually used a pattern to make a costume except for tracing the crotch section of a pants pattern for harem pants, and most of the time I didn't bother to do that. I've bought plenty of patterns (I'd hate to tell you how much room my pattern collection takes up); I just don't use them. HOWEVER! The Folkwear Turkish costume is on my list of things to make some day and I can't see buying a beladi dress when they're so simple to make.
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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If you look at the back cover of the newest issue of Threads magazine, there is a beautiful fabric and applique treatment that would adapt well to a costume.
 
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