Dying Dilemma Additional 2026 Part 1

Dying Dilemma Additional 2026 Part 1

I was gifted a Hip Scarf Coin Belt. Unfortunately I Ripped it when taking it off. I need to mend it before using again.

Damaged Hip Scarf

I Damaged the Scarf whilst taking it Off as the Ties were too Short. I will have to deal with that later.

Ripped Off

When I finally got the Scarf undone one of the Gold Coins got Ripped Off.

Missing Gold Coin

Luckily I found the Missing Gold Coin on the Floor.

Need Gold Beads

I am going to need some Gold Beads to Repair the Scarf. I have found 2 but need a third.

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 14

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 14

Although I have some Gold Drops ready I know it won’t be enough but I will start with what I have and go from there.

Space Bead

The first thing I need to do is to decide where to place the Beads. I select a position half way between the two Coins. I then Mark the Space with a Pin.

Sew Teardrop

I Sew the first Teardrop in between the two Coins on the Upper Tier.

Row of Drops

Having Sewn one Teardrop in place I start Sewing them Equal sides until I run out.

How I manage that?

How I Manage that? Somehow I have Sewn the Beads in Place on the Underside of the Skirt. The mind boggles. Obviously I will have to Unpick and Resew on the Correct side.

Double Drop

After Sewing Five on the Upper Tier I did the same on the Lower Tier. I have a few more Beads left that I can make up.

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 6

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 6

As in my previous Blog I didn’t craft this but left it to a professional.

Coin Hip Scarf Black

This is a Black Hip Scarf that I brought whilst I was abroad in Egypt. It is known as a Coin Scarf for obvious reasons. The Coins are Silver in Colour.

Egyptian Hat

This is a Box type Hat with Cloth attached. It can be used as a Face Veil and has Gold Highlights.

Bead Hat

This is a different type of Belly Dancing Hat. It made from Beads. If I remember correctly I got this from somebody selling them on a Boat. I was taking a trip down the Nile in a Felucca.  They seemed to sell a lot of Beaded work in Southern Egypt which along with Sudan used to be the Kingdom of Nubia.

Black Organza Edged

I had picked this particular trim because of the mixture of Gold in the Hats and Silver in the Hip Scarf  Here it is beautifully Sewn to the Top of the Black Organza.

According to my friend Laura who owns Alyssa Rose Boutique it was a right pain to do. To which I replied why do you think I got you to do it instead of me.

Purple Velvet Hip Scarf

I cannot remember if this came from Egypt or later on from Tunisia. Regardless this is a far more sturdy Hip Scarf. The material is like Velvet and though you cannot really tell from the photograph it is a rich Purple colour.

This is by far my favourite Hip Scarf. I feel fantastic wearing it. Like the other Scarves it has Silver Coins.

Purple Chiffon Edged

I now have my lovely Purple Veil to go with my Hip Scarf. As much as I love to Craft sometimes its better to let a professional do it.

https://derbyclothhouse.co.uk/

https://www.alyssa-rose.co.uk/