Who is that peeking....

Out from under her golden veil?

Oh it's Cissy. Her veil is finished and ready for her to wear, and there is several different ways for her to do that.

As above shows, a little tucking and her face is hidden in real middle eastern style.

Next is under the chin and it accentuates the costume, and also can hide it as well.

It can also be worn flowing down each side, and back.

The full front view really shows it off, and lets you see the costume as a whole design.

And the jewelry .....

Adds just the right touch. Middle eastern in style, it brings out that flavor in the outfit, even more. She really is beginning to look like a princess of the far east.

Playing with the design

One thing I always take into consideration when I am doing a new design, is how far I can play with it. Can I change the look by doing this? Or does that make a difference?

Here is the results of these questions with this design. 

  It gives it a completely new look. I've added decorative pins to hold the skirt up in the back. These can be used in other place, when the skirt isn't tucked up in the back. This way you can see the metallic pink  pants, with their decorative touches at the sides.

A dancer's belt

I wanted to finish the tie belt next because of all the beading to be done on it.

That way when I added some details to the rest of the costume I would knew where it would ride on Cissy's hips, and how it all would look.

So the belt is done, take a peek at it. Isn't it wonderful?

More to the design...

I love the way this is turning out and I think Cissy does too. After some more details, I'll post pictures of each combination of this outfit, so you can see what one can do just a few changes. Now the bra and belt match in design, and can stand alone with anything.

Next to finish is....

The bra and the pants are done. Now the overdress needs to be completed. I would call that a decorative neckline on this teal/turquoise blue gown.

 Alice never wore this. 

I love beading. So inspiring, and one can become very creative with choice of color, shape, layers, and design. I have some beading to do on this gown, and then you can see more were I was headed with this project.

  Tonight I am very tired, so shall end here. Another stressful day, with uncertainty surrounding a hopeless cause. Why didn't I give up years ago, and make a new life for me then?

Hope springs eternal! HA! I should have killed it, burnt it, then buried it in an unmarked grave, where once a year I could stamp on it to make sure it stayed there.

Later, I'm off to bed.

Sew pictures tell the tale?

More pictures and the harem pants are done. The bra top is finished as well.