I have finally finished sewing this black and gold beaded and sequined beledi dress. I guess it really didn't take that long, just whenever I had time to sit, I would bead.

I bought the fabric in December because I liked it. Then in January I got the idea that it would be a lovely beledi dress with beaded fringe hanging all over. The fabric is a stretch poly black with gold holographic little circles stamped all over in a pattern. I decided to make a beledi dress with slide slits on both sides and gauntlet sleeves instead of the bell sleeves you usually see. It has a zipper in back. I then proceeded to hand string gold glass bugle beads with a sequine on the end all over th dress. I also sewed on a bead and sequin trim along the bottom of the sleeves, the neckline and the side slits and bottom hem.

It looks great on! And when you dance, the bead fringe moves nicely and the dress just shimmers in the light.

I haven't decided if I am going to keep this, or sell it. If I sold it, I would probably ask for $450 because of all the time put into it and the bead work. The dress is well made. See pics for more of the dress.

I'm already on another project. LOL! I'm addicted to costuming!