Tribal belly dance belt - Page 2

miss_shimmy · 09-15-2006, 06:45 AM

hi marie,think i'll pass on the weekend,so much to do here,thankx for your beautiful words of encouragement,
very much appreciated.
i made it,so i get to name it,isn't that great!

lots of love to you,have an outstanding day full of love and blessings

miss shimmy
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Desideria · 09-20-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mariesaffron

Hi Miss Shimmy, I have a long day too, if you want we can work on that in the weekend, what you made look good but I don't think it can be call a belt, it look more like a cat toy to me, hugs Marie

That was rude. Its her first belt! Im sure your first costume was not great. Be nice

miss_shimmy · 09-20-2006, 10:04 AM

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That was rude. Its her first belt! Im sure your first costume was not great. Be nice

hey there sweetie,thankx for your support,though when i posted it,I am leaving myself open to all comments,and all comments are appreciated.
I realy like it,and my sister who also dances loves it so much,she wants one too.anything I create is always different and thats why I love creating so much,never know what I am gonna end up with.
this is my practise belt,the more I make,the better I will get,I was just very greatful that my first belt was acceptable to me,enough to practise in anyway!

love and smiles

miss shimmy
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Shanazel · 09-20-2006, 03:18 PM

The thing that strikes me about tribal belts is that they can be never ending projects, with tassles and accoutrements added even after the original belt is put together, sort of like a fabric charm bracelet that you wear around your hips. There are some wonderful books on tassle-making out there, and you might like to keep adding to your creation as you learn new decorative skills. Creation is good for the soul, yes?

miss_shimmy · 09-20-2006, 05:40 PM

oh yes,creating is vital

yeh,I made another couple of things ,and everytime i look at them,I have to add something else..lol.

have you made a belt?

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sort of like a fabric charm bracelet that you wear around your hips. There are some wonderful books on tassle-making out there, and you might like to keep adding to your creation as you learn new decorative skills. Creation is good for the soul, yes?

well said,I couldnt agree more

miss shimmy
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AliPies · 09-20-2006, 08:57 PM

Miss Shimmy, you are so cool!
Seriously. I want to go make a belt now! Yours looks very awesome, especially for a first try!

Shanazel · 09-20-2006, 09:41 PM

Dear Miss Shimmy, I have not made a tribal belt, but have made a ton of other stuff in my life with varying degrees of success. A friend of mne made a tribal belt that is an absolute work of art with hand-dyed silk and all sorts of tassels and pretties on it. I teach needlework for part of my living, and I encourage you to explore new techniques of embellishment as you go further with costuming. The best thing you can have you already have: a good sense of humor and the ability to listen to criticism, both good and bad, without going into freak-out mode.

miss_shimmy · 09-20-2006, 10:28 PM

how very sweet of you both to respond,I love hearing from you.

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Miss Shimmy, you are so cool!
Seriously. I want to go make a belt now! Yours looks very awesome, especially for a first try!

Alipies,you are such a sweetie,you got the creative bug too huh!!

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I encourage you to explore new techniques of embellishment as you go further with costuming. The best thing you can have you already have: a good sense of humor and the ability to listen to criticism, both good and bad, without going into freak-out mode.

thankx for the encouragement,I appreciate that so much.
I am going to order some cowry shells and some coins,and see what inspiration takes me ....

shanazel,I would sure love to see some of the stuff you made,masses of respect to you for that.

miss shimmy
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gwinity · 09-21-2006, 02:07 AM

Cool.

Miss Shimmy, you may also be interested in Tempest's Corset-Belt pattern (link to the pattern itself is downt he bottom of the page)

I love it, and am going to try making it just by eyeballing the pictures before caving and buying the pattern.

miss_shimmy · 09-21-2006, 06:45 AM

funny you should mention the corset belt gwinity,its only he other day i ws eyeing them up!!
the one in that link is amazing isnt it!are you making yours in a simular color?I hope you will share pikkies when you are done

miss shimmy
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09-15-2006, 06:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
miss_shimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: united kingdom Posts: 929	hi hi marie,think i'll pass on the weekend,so much to do here,thankx for your beautiful words of encouragement, very much appreciated. i made it,so i get to name it,isn't that great! lots of love to you,have an outstanding day full of love and blessings miss shimmy xxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ bodylicious

09-21-2006, 06:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
miss_shimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: united kingdom Posts: 929	hi funny you should mention the corset belt gwinity,its only he other day i ws eyeing them up!! the one in that link is amazing isnt it!are you making yours in a simular color?I hope you will share pikkies when you are done miss shimmy xxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ bodylicious

09-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,578	The thing that strikes me about tribal belts is that they can be never ending projects, with tassles and accoutrements added even after the original belt is put together, sort of like a fabric charm bracelet that you wear around your hips. There are some wonderful books on tassle-making out there, and you might like to keep adding to your creation as you learn new decorative skills. Creation is good for the soul, yes?

09-20-2006, 08:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
AliPies Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 45	Miss Shimmy, you are so cool! Seriously. I want to go make a belt now! Yours looks very awesome, especially for a first try!

09-20-2006, 09:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,578	Dear Miss Shimmy, I have not made a tribal belt, but have made a ton of other stuff in my life with varying degrees of success. A friend of mne made a tribal belt that is an absolute work of art with hand-dyed silk and all sorts of tassels and pretties on it. I teach needlework for part of my living, and I encourage you to explore new techniques of embellishment as you go further with costuming. The best thing you can have you already have: a good sense of humor and the ability to listen to criticism, both good and bad, without going into freak-out mode.

09-21-2006, 02:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
gwinity Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 357	Cool. Miss Shimmy, you may also be interested in Tempest's Corset-Belt pattern (link to the pattern itself is downt he bottom of the page) I love it, and am going to try making it just by eyeballing the pictures before caving and buying the pattern.