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erika

joined on 08/16/05
last updated 11/03/09
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Bite Me

Gender
Female
Age
92
Location
about me
Jack of all trades
Master of none

Not even close


Its awesome to have a fellow triber ask to be their friend. Please introduce yourself, if your a dancer, a martial artist,etc.
why ya wanna be friends

BUT FOR PETE'S SAKE DON'T FUCKEN SPAM ME THROUGH IT-ITS RUDE

No guys looking for a girlfriend either
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Diy Project Instructions

 
 
Project Level-Intermediate to Advance
Project List-
Underwire Bra
Fabric for the outside and inside
Beads Strung already
Coin Necklaces
Hooks-Real good ones
Beads -glass
Beading Thread
Beading Needle
Gold Trim

I've made a coin bra before. To see how to take apart and cover a bra go to
people.tribe.net/erikaschi...8bd4791ec9
has lots and lots of links

I worked on this bra for about 3 months. After taking apart and covering it, I added the layer of already strung beads to the front. I did an extra stringing of the beads just as a precaution. I then started hand stitching the gold trim on top of the strung beads.

After looking at it- it was too empty so I hand beaded glass beads to the trim. I then added the cabachons and hand beded those. This is what took so long to do. I then hand stitched the necklaces on the bottom of the cups. I got those at Goodwill for a 1.00 each.

I added the straps after the cups where done. I will have to redo them since I made them too small. I added big hooks on the back. This is very important so your costume stays in place.

I can't wait to wear this to a show someday. It matches my Hakama pants too.

Vendors of Tribaret Bras
Tahiya-has made Bras for Ansuya
www.tahiya.net/

Synari
www.etsy.com/shop.php

Anaya Tribal
www.anayatribal.com/index.php

Gigi's Originals
www.etsy.com/shop.php
Fri, October 30, 2009 - 3:29 PM permalink - 3 comments
 
Project Level - Easy to Moderate Easy
Project List-
Depending how tall you are 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 yards of your choose of fabric.
2 1/2 inch wide elastic
Measuring tape
Pattern measurments-List on bottom

I wanted a new look for pants besides harem/pantaloons and add some martial arts look to a costume I was gonna wear for a bo staff bellydance piece. I found these modified Hakama pants pattern that would be great for my new costume.

What are Hakama pants?www.japanesekimono.com/japane...nts.htm
Traditional Japanese Hakama pants are worn today by Martial artists or in traditional Japanese ceremonies,etc.

I saw this pattern here and modified it.
www.geocities.com/anne_lies...hakama.htm
It has this long tie around which I took apart and redid an elastic waistband instead.
The waist band is about 3 inches wide with 2 1/2 inch wide elastic.

I also sewed it up on the sides where traditionally the sides aren't sewn all the way up.
www.members.shaw.ca/dragonsa...tume3.jpg

They are quite easy to sew up and the pleats on this modified one are easy. Tradional Hakama pants have a back board on them.
www.bubishi.com.au/shop/ima...akama.jpg
I wasn't interested in getting this technical with it. I just omitted this and I think this pattern doesn't even have a section to add to it.
The pleats are easy but they also mean something.
www.kendo-usa.org/reference...eaning.htm I plan on making another pair sometime.

Patterns to make Hakama pants
www.sithvixen.com/tutorials...aPants.pdf

roundearth.stores.yahoo.net/hakf....html

www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/...ama1.PDF

folkwear.com/151.html

niflheimangel.deviantart.com/art...4304

www.ask.com/questions-ab...Make-a-Hakama

Where to buy already made Hakama Pants
www.martialartssupplies.com/haka....html

www.amas.net/item.cfm/RecordID/032.htm

Custom made Hakamas
www.kyotokimono.com/WhatsFor...akama.htm

hakamalady.com/zencart/

How to put on and tie Hakama
www.kyotokimono.com/FAQ/Tyin...akama.gif

How to fold Hakama pants
www.aberaikido.org.uk/how_to_...ama.html
Mon, October 5, 2009 - 9:55 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
 
 
Project Level: Intermediate
Project List:
Pennies or any other type of coin
Split rings matching your coin color
(you can also use 0-rings)
Drill press or drill(make sure your wear goggles
and that you know how to use it)
Pliers(to hold your coin while you drill and
to open split rings)
Jewelry Chain

Just to let you know these bracelets are also called slave bracelets but I prefer hand flowers.
This is another item I made with pennies. You can use any type of coin but remember some coins from certain countries will be harder to drill because of what metals they use in their coins.

The best way to make holes in them is to use a drill press.
Previous blog on drilling coins
Erika's Chiquis blog- erikaschiquis.blogspot.com/2008....html
Tribe Blog-maine.tribe.net/template/p...2CDetail.vm

Make a pattern then line up your coins on it to see where to drill your holes. Some coins will need more holes than others depending where it is placed.A good way to open split rings is with pliers.
4.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fn...0_2110.JPG
Slide the coins in one at a time. Try on to see if you have enough coins to go around your wrist.Add your chain to the top coin's split ring. Measure it around your 3 fingers and add or remove chain links to fit.The coins that go around your wrist is where you add a toggle and ring. Add two split rings to the coin that will hold the large ring for the toggle.
1.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fn...0_2111.JPG

Pic of me wearing them
3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7r664fn...e+08+2.jpg

Links on how to make hand flowers
Tatted Hand flower tutorial
beadschool.blogspot.com/2008/0...ct.html

Wire Hand Flower tutorial
www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/6029


Vendors
There are many vendors but if you want hand made go to etsy
www.etsy.com/search_results.php
Thu, February 26, 2009 - 7:58 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
Project Level-Intermediate
Project List
Fabric
Hooks

This is like the Bi-color Cholis I made before. It took me awhile to figure out what to do with this fabric.
Its so pretty but hard to find a matching teal color for it. I finally did and made a matching Hakama for this outfit.This was for a dance with martial arts fused in it.

I basically did the same steps as the bi-color choli except adding a teal fabric trim on the bottom hem,cross over fronts and arms. You have to constantly check the fit with this so it doesn't end up too short on the hem and ride up and that it properly fits all around you but yet is flexible for you to move in. I added hooks on the front which I didn't on the bi-color choli. I love these tops and probably will make more later. Another great thing with these tops, you can wear your bra right under them.
Pictures of me wearing it
people.tribe.net/erikaschi...a63f49df12
people.tribe.net/erikaschi...35436e91ee

For free patterns, information and vendors of all kinds of cholis, check out my previous blog on them
people.tribe.net/erikaschi...f1369d5ff6
Sun, February 15, 2009 - 10:12 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
 
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Sat, January 24, 2009 - 5:09 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
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10 yard Tiered skirt Information

I make and sell colorful tiered or gored skirts.The hem will have 10 yards. I sell them on etsy.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

They are made from cotton,lurex and brocade. Each one will be different and unique.
They are like my patchwork skirts I make for myself. I make them with an elastic waist and each skirt is sewed and serged.
They have many tiers with patchwork.
Can be used for practice or as a costume piece.
Skirts must be washed in cold water-low or air dried to get wrinkles out and then hung dry.
Serged and double sewed on each tier. Each tier has 3 to 5 rows.Three to four tiers total.
I even have decorated stitching on the some tiers.
$75.00 dollars each and does NOT include shipping.
Jack's Love will be 100.00 due to more expensive extras on it like lace.

I will have the following colors:

1.Green/Blue(Irish Summer)
SOLD
2.Purple/Blue(Purple Haze)
SOLD
3.Red/Purple(Crimson Love)
SOLD
4.Orange/Yellow(Orange Sherbet)
SOLD
5.Blue/Purple(Ocean Breeze)
SOLD
6.Blue/Green(Caribbean Sea)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
7.Pink/Purple(Pretty in Pink)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
8.Green(Emerald Isle)Gored skirt
SOLD
9.Cotton Candy
SOLD
10.Blue/Purple/teal (Blueberry Kiss)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
11.Orange/ecru/brown(Pumpkin Spice)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
12.Green(Summer Garden)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
13.Pink/Purple(Strawberries in Cream)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
14.Safari Sunset(Orange and Yellow)
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
15.Tropical Jungle(Turquoise and green)
SOLD
16.Iris Eyes
SOLD
17.Pirate Goth Skirt(Jack's Love)
Will be coming out in the middle of 09
18.Blue Rose
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
19.A Geisha's Fan
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
20.Teal Tea
to be announced soon
21.Blue Skies
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php
22.Celadon
to be announced soon
23.Autumn Whispered to Caitlin
(sold)
24.Spanish Rose(Black and Red)
SOLD
Anyone with allergies to pets:
I have many pets ranging from dogs,cats,rabbits,ferrets,chickens,ducks,pigs,steers and even a bull. Not that they all roam my sewing room but just to let you know.Sometimes pet hair shows up even though they are not in that room.

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My Testimonials

May 27, 2008
Erika was nice enough to mail me an extra belt bit she had that matched one i had :) And now I've got my new headpiece about 90% done. Thanks so much! :) (whenever the heck i find my camera, i'll take a picture.)
May 2, 2008
I have yet to meet Erika in person, but I can already gather that she is a sweet creative woman. She runs a business, but still finds time to enlighten us with her DIY projects (which are wonderful by the way). Thank you for always helping me when I got stuck on a project. Stay sweet and take care. Love ya!
June 16, 2006
Erika has some amazing DIY projects, with amazing results. I love her costuming, her use of colours and how she puts it all together. I also love that she has a Hugh Jackman fetish. I love him too. *smiles*
May 22, 2006
Finding one of her DIY projects on tribe, I looked into Erica's profile. Not only is she an interesting person, but she has a lot of GREAT ideas for belly dance costumes! I love her fascination for 'Wolverine'(which is obvious from her photos) but I love that she really gives great advice and seems to want to help. Go Erica! You Rock!
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Just my list on finishing costumes

Mata Hari Costume
-finish putting waist band on skirt
-Finish making armbands
-Finish top

Finish Multi-colored gored skirt



 
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