Women love to please themselves with exquisite outfits. Those that are made with their own hands and with soul look especially good. They not only fit the figure perfectly and hide all the flaws, but also look original, and for dancing this is an irreplaceable solution. This material will tell you what an oriental costume is, the pattern of this outfit and how to sew a costume for belly dancing.
What does it consist of?
A special costume for oriental dancing is called beledi and consists of three main parts:
- Bra or top;
- Full skirt;
- Belt.
Many oriental costumes are additionally decorated with a translucent veil that covers the face, leaving only the eyes open. However, in order for the costume to resemble oriental-themed clothing as much as possible, it should be decorated with various stones, beads, rhinestones, beads and glass beads, and also select characteristic colors. And the whole essence of the image is conveyed by belts embroidered with coins and beads. There are characteristic colors in which costumes are made:
- Golden;
- Red;
- Light blue;
- Green;
- White;
- Lilac.
Often, oriental costumes are decorated with hand-made embroidery with a variety of patterns that perfectly emphasize the curves of the female body.
Features of creating an oriental costume
Before making an oriental costume, you should prepare:
- Get acquainted with the features of the outfit;
- Select materials and decorative items;
- Make a pattern (provided that the first points have been completed).
Important! The top of the product and the belt are usually decorated with beads, embroidery and glass beads in large quantities. Metal chains, various medallions and pendants are used.
For the lower part of the costume, a wide skirt or voluminous harem pants are used. All items are designed with a low waist. Both of these items are made with a low waist. A belt or a piece of airy fabric is worn over the bottom, which will emphasize the smooth movements during the dance.
For sewing you will need two types of fabric: base and drapery. For the lower part, use a synthetic material of bright colors with the addition of lycra. And for the upper element, you should choose a translucent material, for example, organza or chiffon.
How to sew an oriental or arabic costume scheherazade
There are many different ideas available on the Internet that you can use as examples.
It is necessary to select the material from which the outfit will be made. To make the product bright, fabric with sequins, satin or velvet will do. Then you need to do the following:
- Select a pattern;
- Determine the dimensions;
- Cutting and sewing the product itself. No additional tools such as an awl are required. Everything is done very simply and from silky fabric.
Headdress and ballet shoes
The outfit will not look completely complete without a fez with a veil or a head monisit. A fez cap is usually made of such material as felt or velveteen. You can also knit a fez yourself from large yarn. It includes a round bottom, to which a small strip is sewn along the entire circumference of the fez. The headdress should not be too high; a veil made of chiffon or nylon is attached to it.
The cap itself can be decorated with various decorations, for example, braid, beads or fringe. No one has cancelled head decoration either. If desired, it can be decorated with strings of beads, attaching a small veil or a hoop decorated with feathers and sparkles to them.
Important! Shoes should not be left unnoticed either. You can use regular shoes, but decorated with various decorations.
Upper part
Often, a top is used as the top of the outfit, which can be found in every teenager's wardrobe. However, you should think about its decoration. The top can be decorated with beads, sequins or Christmas tree tinsel.
If you have an idea to sew a top yourself, then fabrics such as satin or satin are perfect. The better and brighter the top is decorated, the better the overall look will look.
How to sew harem pants for an oriental beauty costume
Before sewing dance trousers, you should first take measurements of the length, waist and leg circumference at the widest part. You can also make a pattern for trousers, only increasing the width to fit the trousers.
To avoid the material from fraying, the side seams should be finished with a zigzag or hem stitch. After that, the outer side seams on the harem pants should be sewn from the hip down a few centimeters and at the very bottom of the leg. In several places along the unstitched side seam, you should grab and then sew on decorations. A wide elastic band should be threaded through the ankle and waistband.
Belt attachment for harem pants
This detail is not a mandatory attribute, but with such a belt the outfit will look spectacular. In order to develop it, it is necessary to follow several steps of the instructions, namely:
- On a sheet of paper, you should draw two identical lines. The upper one is one half of the waist size, and the lower one is one half of the hip size;
- Each line needs to have a middle point, and the width of the belt should be between the lines;
- After this, you need to set aside 3-4 centimeters and connect them to the ends of the line to get a cape;
- Next, on the top line from the central point, you should set aside 1-2 centimeters and smoothly connect them to the ends of the line;
- After which the pattern needs to be cut out and tried on to fit the figure;
- Then this detail is cut out on the fabric, placed on the lining, ironed and decorated in the way you like.
Skirt for oriental dances
If you decide to make the lower part of the suit as a skirt, a light and airy material will do. If the skirt is made of chiffon, you should make it entirely with this material. And in the case of organza, it is advisable to add silk or another similar material.
Also often used for sewing a skirt is a multi-colored pareo, which must be embroidered with beads, sequins and other decorations. If the bottom is short, you should wear leggings underneath, which also need to be pre-decorated so that they do not differ from the image.
How to decorate an oriental costume
The belt, which is tied around the dancer's hips, is of great importance in an oriental outfit. Such a belt, decorated with decorations, allows you to emphasize the grace of the dance and body movements. This is the most important finishing detail, completing the outfit.
The finished costume must be carefully decorated; this is quite painstaking work that requires time and attention.
Now there should be no questions about how to sew a costume for oriental dance. This is not a very difficult outfit to sew, which can decorate a woman's figure and complement her image. You can learn how to make this and many other items professionally by finding a master class on the Internet or attending a lesson.
