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The
Costume Goddess Tells All
Book #3: Cabaret Belt and Bra for Bellydancers
Price: $17.95 + shipping
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"
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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!
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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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