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Book #2: Easy Costume for Bellydancers

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easy look 1 Easy, not Cheesy!
I don't belong to the duct tape-superglue-staplegun-safetypin school of costume-making! The simple pieces pictured here are attractive, flattering and suitable for students or professionals, depending on use of fabrics and decoration. Many are appropriate for children.

Description:
68 pages, 250 photos and illustrations, plus a measurement chart.

Who can use this book?
Anyone with basic sewing skills that include straight machine seams and some hand stitches.

Projects: The book provides pattern diagrams, pattern-making instructions, or alteration directions on readymade pieces (NOT full-size patterns). Includes many variations; design and wearing considerations; fabric and decorating suggestions; step-by-step directions. All the models are dancers.

Review of Book #2 from Shira.net • Review of Book #2 from Sahda


Above: Cutting and fitting a fringed hipscarf


Above, practice belt with rayon fringe


Above, beladi dress

Directions for:

  • Decorated tops and simple costume bras
  • Harem pants variations
  • Dresses & cover-ups
  • Full or slinky skirt styles
  • Hipscarves
  • Accessories
  • Tummy covers
  • Dozens of veil draping variations


Double veil drape


Above, choli-style top

Below, Goddess Dressgoddess dress

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