The Costume Goddess Tells All

How to make the Beautiful, dazzling Bedlah!

Description:
The book contains 76 pages with 170 photos & illustrations; step-by-step directions; a 17-page photo gallery featuring 9 designers; and blank figures for sketching designs.

Who can use this book?
Anyone with hand sewing skills, love of costume, and patience.

Review of this book from Sahda, MEDA newsletter

Review of this book from Shira from "The Art of Middle Eastern Dance"

The Belt
Dozens of shapes illustrated
How to make a custom pattern
How to construct, cover and line belt
Front, back, side & double side closures Decoration: jewels, appliqués and trim
Closures and medallions
Fringe, drape, and coin placement

Plus lots of advice for the first-time bedlah-maker: figure-flattering design and sewing technique tips!

This is the BEST and probably ONLY book on designing and making the cabaret bedlah you can find anywhere!

The Bra
How to choose a suitable bra base
Special concerns of large busted dancers
How to alter or pad bra to fit
How to reinforce bra
How to cover bra with costume fabric: plain or contoured edge, smooth or gathered cup
Decoration: jewels, appliqués and trim
Drapes with beads and coins
Fringe and strap variations

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