costume project: red strass costume

[mekyria]

The hoopskirt is finished, and though the black/white striped corset is also lying around half finished, I felt more like doing a belly dance costume next. The weddingparty on saturday was fun, but Jeoffrey needed most of the day to 'recover' (ergo lying in bed with a hangover) so I was on my own.

I made a belt base insipred on the great loop-shape. However, I decided to exeggerate the shape because a) this is not a red loop copy and b) strong shapes work well on stage. I have to say that I started with a red loop in mind but changed the design as I went along. Things I kept is that the decoration is going to be in strass stones and red sequins and the general belt shape.

The belt looks a bit too large for my taste, but it's going to look a lot smaller once its finished. There's going to be a row of 8 inch beaded fringe app. 2 inches from the top, mimicking the beltline. I wanted to add more fringe to the bottom of the belt, but I'm not sure after arranging it in front of me wether it would be too much. We'll see.
 
I also include some views of the belt base fitting. I'm rather pleased with the cupped butt shape.