Changes in Southern Cloth - Page 4

**SingingDeer** · 07-07-2005, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minne-wheats

I think people got carried away with the Neon Flourecent colors,....

hard on the eyes

blackraven26b · 07-07-2005, 08:26 PM

yea the women are starting to use brighter colors...i dont see what the problem would be...what about ne on else...it kinda goes along with mens tradish northern and southern the are bright than the old days....alot brighter

**SingingDeer** · 07-08-2005, 05:30 PM

There's a difference between being "bright" and being an "eyesore".... some fluorescence neon colors are really hard to look at.

I'm not against having bright colors (my own regalia is full of it - just not neon/fluroescent stuff)... and I'm not really against someone else (male or female) using it if that's what they want.

My opinion is that it should be used in moderation since too much is often hard on others' eyes.

Consider the judges... if they have a hard time watching a dancer wearing nothing but fluorescent neon colors then they aren't as likely going to place that person very high in competition.

**SingingDeer** · 07-08-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDNQt

Beadmom, how would flagging material work? I have used it as applique on a shawl before. When I saw flagging I mean like you use to make flags that hang on your house.

Most decorative flags (and kites for that matter) are made out of nylon, particularly rip-stop nylon. You probably wouldn't be using rip-stop nylon since it wouldn't look right.

The non-rip-stop variety frays so if you plan to use it for regalia, it is best to have a serger sewing machine and serg all edges before you sew it together. You can get nylon and nylon-blend fabrics in a variety of colors and patterns... some are all one color with a design woven into it.

tribaltagz · 10-20-2006, 04:48 PM

Well, I'm a straight dancer, but most of the folks, guys and girls, I know kinda follow the same battle plan. Take enough outfits with you to change it up each dance session. I always pack a traditional outfit, a modern one, and several shirts to match both, then I usually try and dress opposite the way everyone else is going, and also show that you know your traditional ways, but can also bling it up with the best of them!

**SingingDeer** · 11-04-2006, 11:26 AM

that would work really good if you have money to make/buy/? all the different outfits

since I really don't fit into any one category right now and my finances are always a bit too lean, I am very limited...

I do have material for my next ribbon dress, which I plan to have ready for my next university commencement :D ... just need to get my trimmings and time to sew it... I'm so excited too.. the BA is sooo long overdue

seneca*one · 11-06-2006, 03:18 PM

I've been dancing southern cloth for about 10 years. I make a new set of beadwork every two years or so. I usually make that first, then figure out the dress from there. I've noticed a change~ when I do my beadwork, my designs get more and more intricate, it's what I see everyone else wearing. When I go to bigger pow wows and I see the flourescent dresses, it's like HOLY!, i need to catch up with these girls. I noticed though, I keep my colors simple, blues, whites, rainbow borders, and I don't stick out enough. I've even tried going JUMBO sizes, even medallions and chokers are getting enormous! my medallion is the size of a piece of paper, I almost made it a purse. But oh well, that's just me keeping up with the times.....and the crowd!

trob226 · 12-20-2006, 01:51 PM

I've been seeing some "see-through" material being used over the bodice area, with solid underneath - I don't like it myself.

this_lil_oneidagurl · 01-05-2007, 01:57 PM

Well comming from a person who dances the cloth style, and is a contest dancer. I like the changes! It's something different and something that defines your own style!

View Poll Results: How many of you have noticed a new look in Southern cloth regalia?
I've noticed and think the changes are great.	42	34.71%
I've noticed and don't like the new look.	36	29.75%
I'll be using the new ideas on a future outfit for myself.	11	9.09%
I have no intentions of ever using any of these ideas.	14	11.57%
I haven't noticed any changes yet.	18	14.88%
Voters: 121. You may not vote on this poll

07-08-2005, 05:30 PM	#63 (permalink)
SingingDeer ~~~ Jedi Color Guard ~~~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,603	There's a difference between being "bright" and being an "eyesore".... some fluorescence neon colors are really hard to look at. I'm not against having bright colors (my own regalia is full of it - just not neon/fluroescent stuff)... and I'm not really against someone else (male or female) using it if that's what they want. My opinion is that it should be used in moderation since too much is often hard on others' eyes. Consider the judges... if they have a hard time watching a dancer wearing nothing but fluorescent neon colors then they aren't as likely going to place that person very high in competition. __________________ "Liberty is the one thing you can't have unless you give it to others." ~ Wm A White "We could learn a lot from a box of crayons: some sharp, some pretty, some dull, some have weird names, & all different colors, but they have to learn to live in the same box." ~ Anon

10-20-2006, 04:48 PM	#65 (permalink)
tribaltagz pow-wow gear central! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jay, OKlahoma Posts: 56	battle plan Well, I'm a straight dancer, but most of the folks, guys and girls, I know kinda follow the same battle plan. Take enough outfits with you to change it up each dance session. I always pack a traditional outfit, a modern one, and several shirts to match both, then I usually try and dress opposite the way everyone else is going, and also show that you know your traditional ways, but can also bling it up with the best of them!

11-04-2006, 11:26 AM	#66 (permalink)
SingingDeer ~~~ Jedi Color Guard ~~~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,603	that would work really good if you have money to make/buy/? all the different outfits since I really don't fit into any one category right now and my finances are always a bit too lean, I am very limited... I do have material for my next ribbon dress, which I plan to have ready for my next university commencement :D ... just need to get my trimmings and time to sew it... I'm so excited too.. the BA is sooo long overdue __________________ "Liberty is the one thing you can't have unless you give it to others." ~ Wm A White "We could learn a lot from a box of crayons: some sharp, some pretty, some dull, some have weird names, & all different colors, but they have to learn to live in the same box." ~ Anon

11-06-2006, 03:18 PM	#67 (permalink)
senecaone ~Retired smokedancer* Join Date: May 2003 Location: A Rez called CATTARAUGUS! Posts: 62	I've been dancing southern cloth for about 10 years. I make a new set of beadwork every two years or so. I usually make that first, then figure out the dress from there. I've noticed a change~ when I do my beadwork, my designs get more and more intricate, it's what I see everyone else wearing. When I go to bigger pow wows and I see the flourescent dresses, it's like HOLY!, i need to catch up with these girls. I noticed though, I keep my colors simple, blues, whites, rainbow borders, and I don't stick out enough. I've even tried going JUMBO sizes, even medallions and chokers are getting enormous! my medallion is the size of a piece of paper, I almost made it a purse. But oh well, that's just me keeping up with the times.....and the crowd! __________________ ~+ +~ Just breakin it down!

07-07-2005, 08:26 PM	#62 (permalink)
blackraven26b singer/dancer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chattanooga Posts: 71	yea the women are starting to use brighter colors...i dont see what the problem would be...what about ne on else...it kinda goes along with mens tradish northern and southern the are bright than the old days....alot brighter

12-20-2006, 01:51 PM	#68 (permalink)
trob226 Senior Dancer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Where my hat is Posts: 698	I've been seeing some "see-through" material being used over the bodice area, with solid underneath - I don't like it myself.

01-05-2007, 01:57 PM	#69 (permalink)
this_lil_oneidagurl Pow-wow Princess Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 69	Well comming from a person who dances the cloth style, and is a contest dancer. I like the changes! It's something different and something that defines your own style! __________________ ONEIDA PRIDE

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