Sewing is all about baby steps. If you have other friends that belly dance don't be afraid to ask them if you can look at the way their costumes are put together. Look at the inside. Check out the fasteners. You can learn a lot that way.
Find a good basic sewing reference book. Used bookstores often have them. In a pinch you can get one from the library. Before you cut into expensive fabric you can do a test garment out of old sheets, muslin, yard sale fabric or clothing you no longer want. Baste it all together and then when it fits right, carefully undo the basting and you'll have a pattern that fits you. Try to find a sewing buddy so you can measure and fit the tricky spots where you can't reach. Sewing is fun in small doses so you don't get frustrated. When you quit for the day, quit after you've had a successful bit of sewing. That way you'll look forward to getting back to it.
Tips for dancers and costumers who love belly dancing and want to get some new insights into how to do it better.
3 comments:
THANK YOU! Tonight I bought fabric, yarn, trim ... bunch of stuff. I saw the cowrie hair falls on here and I want to try to make those, too. How do you make tassels? I bought the yarn. Also I wanted to ask you where you find coins for a coin bra. The only ones I can find at craft stores are very cheapy and plastic ... they don't "jingle" at all. Do I have to order them from somewhere?
For coins try https://turquoiseintl.com/store/ under accessories or http://www.saroyanzils.com/.
I see Harry Saroyan has discontinued most of his coins but there are still a few styles available.
I'll be making a tutorial on making tassels soon.
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