So, at my last visit to Ross I happened to pass by the tablecloth section. Has anyone ever noticed how the fancy beaded/fringed table runners would make great panel skirts? Also my bellydance teacher has a veil that she bought in the shower curtain section!
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Thu, April 10, 2008 - 10:51 PMyay! i thought i was the only one who did this...my girls tell me, "settle down!"
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 8:11 AMOh yeah! And I see things like beaded fringe on pillows and think "You know, I could take that off and attach it to so-and-so bra and it would look REALLY good!" You're definitely not the only one! -
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 9:43 AMwhen I first started toying with panels I had several people suggest it.
So I now have been keenly looking at the home decore for things of that nature. Panels have morfphed into shorter versions of themselves as well... and thus the placemat have been seen occasionally on a shaking booty more than once. =)
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 9:58 AMOh, yeah -- did it! The panel skirt in this photo was originally a teble runner from Target: people.tribe.net/524bcd6f-...18955780fd -
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 10:03 AMI have a teeeensy Target addiction. I love when they have the new "bazaar" stuff out...and DON'T get me started on the home decor section! -
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Mon, April 14, 2008 - 8:23 PMLOL LOL Teensy?!?!?!
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 10:05 AMI like shopping at thrift stores for their tablecloths, shower curtains and sheets! I've made some great SCA garb out of bed sheets.
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 10:49 AMYeah... the drapery and upholstery section of the fabric store has all the best trim, cording and tassles.
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 6:00 PMI've seen this done before. Unfortunately, sometimes it is very obvious that it was a table runner just cut in 2 and tucked into the top waistband! Other times, I've seen it pulled off successfully!
I think I've seen someone use curtains as a panel skirt before too, but I didn't ask because I didn't want to insult the dancer in case it wasn't a curtain!
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 6:01 PMActually yes, I've been using table runners for decades. LOL And back in the Dark Ages, when I started dancing, we often made skirts out of round table clothes and veils out of curtains. -
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 6:49 PMAHHHHH! I LOVE MY LOCAL THRIFT STORE!!!! I just got 7 of the the most awesome curtains and a bed skirt with a crocheted edge to make crazy costumes with! All for about $20. :) I think I'll actually be able to make the 3 panel circle skirt, plus 3 different geisha moth or melodia type pants and still have some left! Whhheeeeeee!!!!!
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 7:27 PMYeah, I was doing this at Joann's before I knew I was doing it. I work there now, and on our discount tables I think so much in terms of fabric to use for coming I often end up placing the home decor on the apparel table! So much of it looks so wonderful though...
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Sat, April 12, 2008 - 8:52 PMi shop for ren costume stuff in the home dec section ALL THE TIME! they have great fabric for vests, and the home dec remenants are made at 3 yards or less, instead of under 1 ^_^
i LOVE the textures!
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Sat, April 12, 2008 - 9:07 PMI thought the same thing!!! I see pretty table runners all the time. Just attach to a nice belt and vuala ... a panel skirt! -
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Mon, April 14, 2008 - 8:38 PMA lot of these ideas mentioned in this post do seem like very good creative ideas. I had actually considered purchasing a couple of the "Oriental" and "Persian" style decorative scarves and making them into hip-belts, or just simply attaching them to my waist. -
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Mon, April 14, 2008 - 8:40 PMThe stores in question, where In question, where I had seen these sacarves and others like them are "World Market" and "Pier One Imports". -
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Mon, April 14, 2008 - 9:44 PMYes I have made table runner panel skirts....they are great for that purpose, I especially love to find them on clearance after the holidays....
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