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The Costume Goddess Tells All
Book #3: Stage Belt and Bra for Bellydancers
How to make the Beautiful, dazzling bedlah! This is the BEST book on
designing and making the stage bedlah you can find anywhere!

$17.95 + shipping
• BIG DISCOUNTS on orders of
 3 or more Costume Goddess books

Description:
The new 2011 edition contains hundreds of photos & illustrations; step-by-step directions for classic cabaret,
Tribal or or current fusion styles; fitting tips; flattering design; a 16-page photo gallery featuring 13 designer/dancers.

Who can use this book?
Anyone with hand sewing skills, love of costume, and patience. The pieces are largely constructed with hand sewing rather than machine sewing.

Review of the original book from Shira

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
  • Trendy alternative belt styles & hipscarves

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

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 to support ornamentation
  • How to cover bra with costume fabric: plain or contoured edge, smooth or gathered cup
  • Decoration: jewels, appliqués, coins, and trim
  • Drapes with beads and coins
  • Fringe and strap variations


Page 59 - Hanging ornaments and drape variations
to enhance the costume belt and bra


Above: Nalini's design


Maureen's White Steampunk

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