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 12

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 12

Now the Skirt is going to look more Flamboyant.

Measure from Coin

I want to Spread the Coins evenly so I decided to Measure the Distance around the Skirt.

150 Centimetres

I am Measuring the Lower Trim and it is more than I expected. My Tape only goes as far as 150 Centimetres.

Add another 113

I Pin where I had got to and then continue to Measure. I have to add another 113 Centimetres. That makes 263 Centimetres in Total.

Pinning Distance

Since it is an Odd number I do not do precise Measurements. I add a little extra space so they look roughly the same.

Lower Done

I have now added Coins all away around the Lower Part.

NB. The page is doing weird things sorry if it looks wrong.

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 11

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 11

With the Coins ready I can begin to Sew

Careful of Underskirt

The first thing I need to remember is to be Careful of the Underskirt. I don’t want to Sew the Coin through both as it will limit the ability of it to flow.

Start Sewing

I Sew up through the Bottom of the Trim and out at the Top. I then Sew through the Bottom again. It is basically a Backstitch. I then reinforce with a few more Stitches at the back.

Sewn to Spot

Now I have Sewn the Coin to the Spot I can remove the Pin.

What Happened?

Okay What the hell Happened? The Coin seems to be a couple of Inches out of line of the Toggles. I can only think that somehow when I lifted the Underskirt I must have Pinned it wrong.

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 8

Dying Dilemma 2025 Part 8

Afterall the dismantling I did last time now I have to start to reassemble.

Materials Needed

I have found a Ruler, a pair of Scissors and some of my Cross Stitch Thread. 

14 Cm

I have only limited Thread at present so have to be careful how much I use, Therefore I am going to do some tests.

Thread Coin

I pull the Thread through the Coin and knot it at the Top.

Thread Big Beads

Next I Thread two Silver Big Beads. I did not knot the Thread this time.

Split Thread

The reason I am using this type of Thread rather than ordinary sewing cotton is because I can easily Spit it. I have divided it into two equal parts and placed a Small Bead on each.

Third Bead

Finally I add a Third Small Bead.

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/