Belly Dancing Costumes

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Video Instruction

Ali Baba Studios Costuming Secrets Unveiled: Creating Basic Bra & Belt Sets 

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Book Instruction

Costuming from the Hip

Costuming from the Hip is a comprehensive reference for anyone who works with Middle Eastern dancewear. Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This 120-page book will take you step-by-step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation.  Learn more

From Turban to Toe Ring 
by Dawn Devine Brown, Barry Brown

This book will be an excellent reference source for the libraries of dancers, costume designers, historical re-enactors, and dancers who want a break from the high glitz and glamour of cabaret-style costuming. From Turban to Toe Ring contains numerous hints, tips, and directions for making, designing, and assembling a tribal-fusion costume, including Learn more

The Belly Dance Book : Rediscovering the Oldest Dance
by Tazz Richards (Editor), Kajira Djoumahna (Introduction) 

a collection of articles by 17 top belly dance writers. This is the nuts & bolts of belly dance with articles on history, current events, costuming, make-up, spirit, music, product reviews and more. Great for dancers of every level, and anyone interested in dance, costuming, history or theater....Learn more

Belly Dance Costume Making 
by Vicki Corona

Sewing technique for belly dance bras, belts, harem pants, veils, circular/double-circle/dirndl/sarong/scarf/panel skirts, overskirts, beledi dresses, aba, armbands, foot jewelry, headband, costume tote bag. Great practical information...Learn more

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