The East has always attracted people with its fairy tales, riddles, dances and, reflected in everything, luxury. And of course, when it comes to oriental attire, the flexible figure of a beautiful dancer in a light, airy outfit immediately appears before the eye. Such clothes are perfect for the increasingly popular trend of belly dancing. This image can also be used for a children's party. This is both Princess Jasmine's outfit and a type of Indian sari. But you rarely find this item in a store, much less one you like and fits, so the easiest solution would be to sew it yourself. To do this, you don’t have to be an ace in tailoring; it’s enough to be able to hold a needle and scissors in your hands.
Features of creating an oriental costume
Before you start sewing a suit, you need to do some preparatory work. It includes the following steps:
- Familiarity with the features of the outfit;
- Fabric selection;
- Purchasing decor;
- Construction of a pattern.
Oriental clothing consists of several items in a complex that makes up a complete ensemble. Its constant details are a bodice (top), a belt and a skirt or bloomers. Often, a charming addition that adds charm and mystery to the image is a light transparent blanket that is attached to the head. It may cover only the hair or hide the face. In the second option, only the eyes remain open.
The upper part and the belt are heavily decorated with beads, embroidery, beads, and bugles. Metal chains, medallions, pendants and plaques are often used as decoration.
The lower part can be either a wide skirt or voluminous trousers. Both of these items are made with a low waist. On top of them, along the hip line, a belt is put on or an airy blanket is tied. This feature is dictated by the movements of belly dance, where this particular element emphasizes sensuality and smoothness.
To make it, you will need two types of fabric: base and drapery. For the bottom layer, bright synthetic fabric with the addition of lycra is used. For the top layer, choose translucent types. Organza and chiffon are best suited.
Reference! As a belt, you can use a bright scarf with fringe or a chiffon stole.
How to make an oriental beauty costume for a girl with your own hands
Little girls love to imagine themselves as princesses from their favorite fairy tales. And one of these characters is Princess Jasmine. If your daughter has bothered you with the creation of this costume, do not be scared or upset, below we will tell you how to easily sew this outfit.
For a complete set you will need to build the following items:
- Top;
- Belt;
- Trousers;
- Head cover.
To sew a top, you can use a T-shirt or a child’s T-shirt:
- Cut the item to the required length;
- Cover the resulting blank with fabric;
- Decorate the top. To do this, you can sew fringe or ribbon with sequins and rhinestones along the contour of the product.
If this method is not suitable for you, then you can sew this item yourself using a basic pattern.
Bloomers are the basis of an oriental beauty's costume. In order to make them, you will need to measure the child's hips and length. Add 5 cm to the first indicator, and take the second measurement from the navel line. Next, take the basic pattern and adjust Pabout your size and cut the fabric according to it.
Work order:
- Connect the front parts in the center;
- Sew the back parts center by center;
- Sew side seams. For greater effect, you can do this only in the upper part and connect the part at the bottom, leaving beautiful cuts on the sides;
- Turn the top inside out and sew a pocket for the belt;
- Hem the bottom edge so that a small niche is formed;
- Insert an elastic band into the hole formed;
- If desired, decorate the product with decor. It can serve as finishing of the cuts and the bottom of the trousers using rhinestones, beads or lurex.
For the belt, cut out two parts according to the pattern and connect them on one side and sew a clasp on the other. This element of the costume should be richly decorated with embroidery, rhinestones or beads. You can also use fringe or chains (metal or beaded) sewn along the bottom edge.
For the headdress, use a piece of gauze fabric secured with a metal hoop or beaded headband.
Reference! The headdress can be replaced with beautiful jewelry: a beaded net, a headband with pendants.You can also attach a translucent fabric with pins that will cover the entire face except the eyes.
DIY costume for oriental belly dance: step-by-step instructions
Sewing an adult belly dance costume will be slightly different from the children's version. Firstly, a bustier bodice is used instead of a top. Secondly, a skirt is often used for the lower part.
To create a bustier, take a bra of the desired color, fabric (main and lining) and decorative elements.
The working process:
- Draw a pattern of wide straps on paper;
- Cut out the details of the straps and give them rigidity using cushioning fabric (dublin, non-woven fabric);
- Sew the straps to the bra, while covering it with the main fabric;
- Decorate the resulting product.
To ensure that the skirt does not restrict movement, it is better to use the “sun” model. In this case, when sewing the parts together, one seam should be left unstitched. It should bare the thigh. At the top, an elastic band is inserted into a specially prepared niche. Also, with this execution, you can leave two seams open. Or the skirt can consist of many separate panels attached to a belt.
How to decorate and complement an oriental costume
Oriental clothing always amazes with its varied decor. The clothes of the oriental beauty are no exception; he shines with various decorations.
This can be abundant embroidery, mainly with lurex, bugles, sequins and beads. Metal elements: plaques, pendants, chains. During belly dancing, this decor creates a melodious ringing, which creates a special atmosphere.
No outfit is complete without decoration with beaded threads. Sometimes they create fancy lace that emphasizes the smoothness of movements.
A good addition to the look is a scarf secured with hairpins at the temples, which leaves only the eyes open. This move gives the overall appearance a touch of mystery.
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