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Oh, Shayna!

2008-06-15T03:13:03Z

I have to say your pics you posted on Bhuz are to die for! Your peacock costume is so stunning! Will you share what you do for your little balero jackets? I add a jacket to all my costumes and I am very curious what you do for yours :) I am making a black and silver costume and will be ready to add the jacket soon so before I make my "usual" I thought I'd ask!

Thanks!
:) Heather

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Just found a nice and cheap place for sequins on string

2008-05-21T19:35:20Z

http://www.cote-inc.com/fringe/banding/banding1.htm

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fringe

2008-05-20T04:30:51Z

So...I have this cobalt blue and silver glass beaded finge but unfortunately it is on a ribbon instead of the rope which makes it pretty useless because it just fall aparts and is not sturdy at all. Anyone have any ideas on what I could do to make it more stable without restringing the whole darn thing?

:) Heather

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im done! im done! im done! im done! im done!! i think...

2008-05-19T16:31:28Z

ha ha... i finished my masterpiece. i wanted it done by monday cuz im having a photoshoot with pixie!!! i finally finished it! i think...i want to add some foo foo's to the sleeves but theres no time between now and tomorrow...cuz i still need to bead up some braclets and ankets!! ill post pictures when i get them back....but hot damn....i am done!!! what a feeling huh???? aaaaahhh......

time to relax..no way...i gotta pack for the photoshoot..then after my photoshoot come home and sew up some costumes for 2 of my students for the recital. LOL...

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Another source for sew-on rhinestones

2008-05-16T19:21:08Z

I just bought some swarvoski oval sew-on crystals (style#:3210) for super cheap at dreamtimecreations.com
I bought a dozen of the largest size, 24/17mm, for $18.19/dz. That works out to be $1.52 each. Trackable/UPS/Insured shipping was $6.80.

:) Heather

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Ok more advice on fringe-SORRY!

2008-05-16T19:06:15Z

I am in the planning stages of a new costume. I am buying all the pieces. Thanks to Shayna I am going to buy my pre strung sequin at the site she recommended for .25/yd. But I need to have an order $10 or more. So i was thinking of buying their prestrung 12 strand/20" silver beaded fringe (4$). My goal is to have looped fringe which seems impossible to buy and would probably be super expensive even if I found it. I don't want a lot of finge in my loops so I think 12 strands would be enough for what I want to accomplish on my bra and I figure I will probably buy 4 more sets for my belt. Is it worth it? I really don't want to string the fringe myself-lol. I need to spend at least 6 more dollars anyway... thoughts?

:) Heather

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My sources for sew on rhinestones

2008-05-16T18:12:31Z

ok, im gonna give you my research! I did alot of searching around the internet and this is what i found to be the best places to buy sew on rhinestones.

Rhinestone Chain.
for clear and AB and if you want 86 feet of it. www.rhinestonejewlery.com

www.rhinestonechain.net is good for color

Sew on Rhinestones
www.rainbowsoflight.com Very good customer service. He will tell you if its in stock or if you have to wait and gives you a lead time! the best prices on the internet btw.

www.ejoyce.com if your in a hurry and only need a few

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Crochet

2008-05-16T05:27:13Z

Any thoughts on crochet bra/belts?

Of course they'll need to be non or minimally stretchy, which depends on the stitch and the yarn, but there are such pretty shiny metallic yarns available these days. I have a set going now, for which the pattern will be available as soon as it is photographed, but I just wanted to generate some thoughts on the subject.

Whitney

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Belt Base

2008-05-12T18:14:10Z

What do you guys use for a belt base? Beading, fringe etc.. is so heavy what do you use to handle that weight?

:) Heather

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Hard cup bras

2008-05-10T00:03:06Z

I found at walmart a bra cup by Hanes model L/M 132 although it attaches in the front in which you will have to replace that with your own band...the cups are perfect for making your own bra.

For me though, Since Im a 40 D I go to Lane Bryant and get the fully padded hard cupped bra's that they have there.

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Pics

2008-05-10T00:00:54Z

I posted some pics of the Cabaret costumes I have made. Well at least the ones I still have pics of. Hope you like!

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Seherezade Imports - Basic Bra and Belt Combo

2008-05-09T13:32:33Z

http://scheherezadeimports.com/items/bra-and-belt-sets/bbb-basic-egyptian-bra-belt-3613100-detail.htm?1=1

I think this set looks interesting, would allow for any size, and the sequin beading is already done-just add fringe!

The cost seems appropriate too!

Whitney

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My new project....

2008-05-07T00:33:39Z

ok so i have had this project in the works for 2 years! I finally got the fire under my lazy butt to finish it. Now its a project that i cannot put down til i finish it!!!! must be done by may 19th for my photoshoot!! i was working on the skirt last night. oh man its looking so beautiful. I had this vision about the skirt and changed it up a bit thru the years. Im kinda glad i waited on it cuz of how its designed now!!! i cant wait to finish the skirt...my goal is to finish it today! i have to go buy more trim cuz i ran out! the bra is almost done...waiting for the rhinestone chain to get here!....off to finish the belt that already has the fringe and trimming on it...just needs the design.

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Fringe

2008-05-06T19:25:40Z

Here are a couple sources for purchaced beaded fringe...

http://www.turquoiseintl.com/fringe.html

http://stores.ebay.com/good4good4yoy

There's a HUGE price difference, I wonder how the quality will be!

I think i'm going to order two sets from the ebay one, and overlap where i can to give a bit more thickness to it. I won't be able to overlap all, because of my body type, but only some.

Whitney

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My sources for beads

2008-05-04T19:07:21Z

www.firemountaingems.com

no need to go anywhere else! especially, if you are making your own fringe they sell in Kilos!!! they also got a nice wide variety of bugle beads! swarovski crystal beads and all other kinds!

also...their rhinestones are a little bit more then rainbows of light but not by much.

one good thing i love about this place is i can return my un opened bags of beads that i dont use or they if they are not the right color or what have you. No questions asked.

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My sources for stretch fabric

2008-05-03T23:04:32Z

www.stretchhouse.com
www.spandexhouse.com

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Welcome and introductions!

2008-05-03T03:41:12Z

Welcome to the tribe!

I'm Whitney, I've been belly dancing for about 6 years, off and on, and am now at the point where I'd like to attempt the behemoth-a bedlah. I am "goddess size" so this should be an interesting endeavor! I intend to keep copious notes here as well as on my tribe blog, so that we can all help each other learn how!

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