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
• Different edges and textures
• Decoration: jewels, appliqués and trim
• Drapes with beads and coins
• Fringe and strap variations

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