Turkish Vest

Project Level-Intermediate
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 Simplicity 4484
Fabric(cotton, brocade, etc)
14' zipper
Interfacing Linning
 I used Simplicity Costume Pattern 4484.

It has other items you could use. The directions for the vest were pretty easy except for sewing it together which I couldn't quite understand the directions and just sewed it the way I wanted too. I used some lightweight brocade cutting on the design and black lining for the inside.

I used light weight interfacing for the back only.It zips up in the back so no trying to squeeze in or tying. It came out great.

  I think these are wonderful for us girls who are bit shy to just wear our belly dance bra alone. Below I have a list of pattern places for the vest and vendors who make them. You can always look on ebay too. Wanting a little more coverage? Try a sleeves Ghawazee Coat from a dress by Misha
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mishakitty/sets/72157606511834047/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mishakitty/sets/72157606511834047/
http://www.domba.com/ http://www.lrosedesigns.com/products/vests.html http://www.thegoddessgarden.net/goth_garmentsdivine.html http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/VPD-prdctpg_gypsy_vests.htm

 Pattern below
 http://www.adira.us/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PT-803&Category_Code=P

Patterns of lovely costumes including vest
 http://www.folkwear.com/caravan.html http://www.flaxenfortress.com/middleeasterndance2.htm http://therionarms.com/misc/AC0016.html http://www.shanmonster.com/belly/costuming/vest.html http://www.shira.net/cos-classic.htm http://www.moondancebellydance.com/cholis.htm

A list of patterns link is on here.
 http://www.shira.net/cg/ghawazee.htm http://www.shanmonster.com/belly/costumedesign.html http://www.thecostumegoddess.com/ Fri, June 30, 2006 - 12:36 PM