Thursday, November 20, 2008

Turkish-style vest and belt

Thought I'd get around to posting my latest can tab creations. Yay!! I'm really pleased at how they turned out. (Not so pleased at my blinding white complexion or farmer-tanned arms. Yikes!) WARNING: You may need sunglasses to view these images.

I joined another Craftster swap (gallery) and my partner expressed a desire to own a turkish vest. Well, I pondered sewing one, but our machine is still acting up. So, instead I attempted (what else?) one out of tabs.

I made a prototype in black which I thought I'd better try out for comfort. I decided to make the whole thing adjustable just about anywhere I could since I couldn't measure my partner myself and she said she'd dropped a lot of weight recently. Anyway, I wore the prototype to TRF and (to my relief) it was very comfortable.


turkish_style vest made of can tabs
turkish_style vest made of can tabs

Here it is with a sleeved shirt:
turkish_style vest made of can tabs
turkish_style vest made of can tabs


Then, on to my partners vest/belt set:

turkish vest in shade

turkish vest front

turkish vest back

turkish vest side

She wanted a vest that would coordinate with some turkish outfits she already had in bright pink with green and gold accents. I originally started making some armbands for another outfit she had in copper/black, but decided I should make a matching belt, instead. I would have made both, but I ran out of time. October was a crazy month for me. As you can see in the pics, I changed the style of the back of the vest a bit. However, I think I like the original back better.

Well, I hope she likes it. She really hasn't said much about it. She said she would be posting pics of it in the swap gallery soon, but I haven't seen them, yet. Still waiting to see what I will receive as well. Hope it's cool whatever it is or I want my vest/belt back! Hehe Just kiddin' :) Actually, I'm indebted to her for asking for a vest in the first place. Otherwise, I would probably never have attempted one. That would be a shame because I really like it.

*************UPDATE****************

Well, my partner up and flaked on me. Can you believe it!! I spent hours on that thing!! How rude! She didn't even post pics of what she received. I'm really bummed. :( But, on a good note, the moderator has found me a swap angel. So, I should get something at least before Scarby. *crosses fingers*

*************UPDATE ****************

Finally received from my swap angel, spooky.kitty. Click here to see what I got. I also heard back from my original partner who ran into some personal problems that has caused her to dissappear for awhile.

13 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! I can never get over how talented you are. You really inspired me to create and now I can't stop! I love them both.

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  2. WOW lol still attempting to eek out a bodice, haven't had much time to work on it... plus my boyfriend gets aggravated when I leave soda tabs all over his room/floor

    That's really lovely though!

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  3. if i ever lose weight, i'm making this!

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  4. I have been an admirer of you designs for a long time. I hate it when someone flakes on a swap, and can't even be bothered to post pictures of what you sent, maybe she got insecure when she saw this fabulous set and didn't want you to be disappointed with what she made for you?
    BTW, do you sell your patterns or would you like to trade something (I'm oohmybees on craftster).

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  5. crafterella, my partner emailed me later to say she had some personal problems come up.

    I haven't tried selling anything, yet. But, I'm happy to swap for my patterns.

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  6. Hello, i'm french and i'm sorry for my english. This is beautyfull!
    I would like to try this technic but for your corset, you have made a pattern...Have make a pattern for this Turkish-style vest and belt? If i must pay, i buy it ;)

    Thanks for an answer

    Tiamat

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  7. This is absolutely amazing! I somehow found myself here through stumble and craftster, and am in love with this. I have always wanted to make a turkish vest, and the tabs give this such a wonderful texture you can't get with fabric.

    Is there anyway I could get this pattern from you?
    my e-mail is cassandrarothrock@yahoo.com

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  8. Thanks, everyone, for the interest in my patterns/tutorials. If you are interested in aquiring one, the best thing is to email me directly from my profile page.

    Tiffany (Mieljolie)

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  9. ok i love the turkish vest and belt u made i tryed to make one of my own anad failed misseribly lol if u could e-mail me at hemi_1015@yahoo.com about the vest and i would be soooooo happy

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  10. I just made a can tab belt for bellydance! Going to a hafla tonight to try it out :)

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  11. Hey Britta! That's great news! Get pics so we can see your hard work! :) Enjoy yourself tonight at the hafla!

    Mieljolie

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  12. Thanks! The belt only took a couple hours (since it was my first try at making anything) and over the last two days I made a turkish vest. It was hard with no pattern, I had to make a bunch of adjustments, but I finally have it! I'll take some pictures :)

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  13. Wow, Britta! That's pretty fast for a first project! Any troubles with the tutorial?

    If I had known you were making the vest, I could have offered you some constructions tips. :) Can't wait to see the pics!

    Mieljolie

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