Beadwork sets & Dresses

3StarsWoman · 06-03-2004, 04:14 PM

Ladies:
What about having different beadwork sets with each dress for each session? I see so many beadwork sets that need rest because they are worn all weekend with a couple of dresses. It is classy when you see nice beadwork specifically for one dress - for each session. It shows the time and effort put into each outfit, not just "put-together" dresses.

**Jinglin Chica** · 06-03-2004, 04:23 PM

I only have one set of beadwork to go with a few dresses. I don't have the time or the patience to bead all the time so as much as I like the sound having a different set of beadwork for each dress, it's not happening.

More power to the ladies who do! :Thumbs

**ojibwaysweetie** · 06-03-2004, 05:07 PM

i have one set, wish I had the time to do more.

**~*Oji_Flava*~** · 06-03-2004, 05:51 PM

I'm not sure how one person is more classy than another person for having more dresses, sets of beadworks, etc.

More time and effort may be recognized.
Unless of course beadwork/dresses are bought from others. In that case, the person behind the scene should be recognized for their efforts in making that person look 'classy.'

3StarsWoman · 06-03-2004, 06:35 PM

Let me explain myself. Take for instance, Lillian Gadwa, Alanna Tootoosis, Yvette Ewalk and many others - beautiful beadwork with each dress. NOT, many dresses for one set of beadwork. Time and effort into each outfit. That makes all the difference.

**ojibwaysweetie** · 06-03-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oji_Flava

I'm not sure how one person is more classy than another person for having more dresses, sets of beadworks, etc.

More time and effort may be recognized.
Unless of course beadwork/dresses are bought from others. In that case, the person behind the scene should be recognized for their efforts in making that person look 'classy.'

I agree. Also the fact that there are people who do not sew or do beadwork. But what they produce at their own time and pace and skill is their own creation. I for one like to sew and do beadwork but I make time for sewing more than the beadwork. raisin my girls and my full time job dont leave me much time. My 13 yr old did her set of beadwork and its not all that, but she did it and she wears it proudly ;) :)

Anishinaabe_Kwezanz · 06-03-2004, 07:04 PM

That would be nice to see one person with lots of dresses and beadwork with each. But then it would also be cool to see someone who had a couple dresses (with different colors) that still looked good with the same set of beadwork.

I only got one dress and no beadwork. I got issues with beading, mainly watery eyes, a temper and way too much energy. My mom is making beadwork for my new dress though, I'm going to try to help her.

**Roobz** · 06-03-2004, 10:09 PM

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lil_powwow_hunnie · 06-03-2004, 11:04 PM

I also agree wit oji flava and ojibwaysweetie :Hammer

*-merk-* · 06-03-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oji_Flava

I'm not sure how one person is more classy than another person for having more dresses, sets of beadworks, etc.

More time and effort may be recognized.
Unless of course beadwork/dresses are bought from others. In that case, the person behind the scene should be recognized for their efforts in making that person look 'classy.'

riiiiight! :clapping:

ndnmba · 06-04-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby 2sday

I agree w/ Oji and Ojibwaysweetie. To me if you have a gazillion sets of beadwork, it shows that you've been in the circuit for a while :) Yes it looks very nice but I don't think it's a necessity.

I like seeing women w/ 1 or 2 sets and see what kind of ideas they can come up w/ when busting out a new dress to match those sets just as I like seeing the dancers with new sets of beadwork and dresses for each session. To me it doesn't matter, as long as the dancer is out there enjoying themselves and dancing hard.

I agree with Ruby, having alot of sets of beadwork usually indicates a circuit veteran. I think there is a "status" thing that comes with having that many sets of beadwork-not a bad thing-just a reflection of probable years of experience. I do like the creativity that having less sets of beadwork creates though

**~*~ShanLyn~*~** · 06-07-2004, 07:19 PM

I think seeing someone who takes care of their one set of beadwork and who has and eye for making a few dresses that really match their beadwork is just as nice.
Not everyone has the time or maybe not the fast beading pace to keep up different beadwork and different dresses.
A person with one set of beadwork doesnt mean they dont put effort into their outfits

**~*~ShanLyn~*~** · 06-07-2004, 07:20 PM

and me, i dont know how to sew, but i know how to bead so i get maybe one new dress a year

Mato Winyan · 06-08-2004, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ~*~ShanLyn~*~

A person with one set of beadwork doesnt mean they dont put effort into their outfits

Right! Just as seeing a person with a lot of sets of beadwork and dresses does not mean they put any effort into their outfits... sometimes it means they just had the $$'s to pay another person to put their time and effort into it. ;)

Native_Girl · 06-08-2004, 11:32 AM

Well I only have one beadwork set right now...but I have about 6 Dresses with it that match the Beadwork....so I guess it's ok if people wanna have about 3 sets of beadwork it means there beadwork will last long...But I have one set right now and I take really good care of it..even tho I get a new beadwork set each winter but my sister always uses my old set or I let my cousin use them cause she don't know how to bead or sew..LOL..I perfer to make dresses tho I make about a new one about every month or month 1/2. I bead once in awhile...But I bead all mah stuff since I was in 6 th grade so that was a long time ago....but yeah just take care of your beadwork and it shall last for a few years....

****Gotta Luv Dem Powwows****

06-03-2004, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
3StarsWoman Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 63	Beadwork sets & Dresses Ladies: What about having different beadwork sets with each dress for each session? I see so many beadwork sets that need rest because they are worn all weekend with a couple of dresses. It is classy when you see nice beadwork specifically for one dress - for each session. It shows the time and effort put into each outfit, not just "put-together" dresses.

06-03-2004, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jinglin Chica PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Morley, AB Posts: 15,858	I only have one set of beadwork to go with a few dresses. I don't have the time or the patience to bead all the time so as much as I like the sound having a different set of beadwork for each dress, it's not happening. More power to the ladies who do! :Thumbs __________________ Hockey is soul food.

06-03-2004, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
ojibwaysweetie PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Heart of the Great Lakes, Ontario Canada Posts: 4,981	i have one set, wish I had the time to do more. __________________ "Gaa wiin daa-aangoshkigaazo ahaw enaabiyaan gaa-inaabid"

06-03-2004, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anishinaabe_Kwezanz Sleepy College Student Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan State University Posts: 359	That would be nice to see one person with lots of dresses and beadwork with each. But then it would also be cool to see someone who had a couple dresses (with different colors) that still looked good with the same set of beadwork. I only got one dress and no beadwork. I got issues with beading, mainly watery eyes, a temper and way too much energy. My mom is making beadwork for my new dress though, I'm going to try to help her. Last edited by Anishinaabe_Kwezanz; 06-03-2004 at 07:06 PM.

06-03-2004, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roobz jingle jangle mornin' Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: åt home Posts: 1,024	. Last edited by Roobz; 08-28-2007 at 04:47 AM.

06-03-2004, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
*~Oji_Flava~* PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,099	I'm not sure how one person is more classy than another person for having more dresses, sets of beadworks, etc. More time and effort may be recognized. Unless of course beadwork/dresses are bought from others. In that case, the person behind the scene should be recognized for their efforts in making that person look 'classy.'

06-03-2004, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
3StarsWoman Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 63	Let me explain myself. Take for instance, Lillian Gadwa, Alanna Tootoosis, Yvette Ewalk and many others - beautiful beadwork with each dress. NOT, many dresses for one set of beadwork. Time and effort into each outfit. That makes all the difference.

06-03-2004, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
lil_powwow_hunnie Teen GurlZ Join Date: May 2003 Location: British Columbia Posts: 180	I also agree wit oji flava and ojibwaysweetie :Hammer __________________ ¤×wHÿ ÐîÐ ÝØÜ lêåVÊ mÉ¿ ×Whÿ ÐÏÐ ÿôù GÕ¿ ×MÃýßë §ÖmÊÐÅÿ ÏLL uÑÐè®§TªñÐ ßÜt ÑºW ¡ ÐØñt kñºw-×¤ ~LiL MizZ JiNgLe StyLeZ~ JUSS SING ME A REAL SUHWEET ROUNDANCE SONG & IM URZ 4EVA BABE :24:

06-07-2004, 07:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
*~~ShanLyn~~* Addy's Mommy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ¤(¯`·._»Pistons Country«_.·´¯)¤ Posts: 4,042	I think seeing someone who takes care of their one set of beadwork and who has and eye for making a few dresses that really match their beadwork is just as nice. Not everyone has the time or maybe not the fast beading pace to keep up different beadwork and different dresses. A person with one set of beadwork doesnt mean they dont put effort into their outfits __________________ **~~¤(¯`·._» >The Prettiest People do the Ugliest things <«_.·´¯)¤ ~~**

06-07-2004, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
*~~ShanLyn~~* Addy's Mommy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ¤(¯`·._»Pistons Country«_.·´¯)¤ Posts: 4,042	and me, i dont know how to sew, but i know how to bead so i get maybe one new dress a year __________________ **~~¤(¯`·._» >The Prettiest People do the Ugliest things <«_.·´¯)¤ ~~**

06-08-2004, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
Native_Girl Powwow Spectator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rapid City Hometown Rosebud Posts: 81	Well I only have one beadwork set right now...but I have about 6 Dresses with it that match the Beadwork....so I guess it's ok if people wanna have about 3 sets of beadwork it means there beadwork will last long...But I have one set right now and I take really good care of it..even tho I get a new beadwork set each winter but my sister always uses my old set or I let my cousin use them cause she don't know how to bead or sew..LOL..I perfer to make dresses tho I make about a new one about every month or month 1/2. I bead once in awhile...But I bead all mah stuff since I was in 6 th grade so that was a long time ago....but yeah just take care of your beadwork and it shall last for a few years.... **Gotta Luv Dem Powwows**