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The Costume Goddess Tells All

Book #2: Easy Costume for Bellydancers
Price: $17.95 + shipping
 

easy look 1 Easy, not Cheesy!
I don't belong to the duct tape/superglue/staplegun/safety pins school of costume-making!
The simple pieces are attractive, flattering and suitable for any purpose from student to professional, depending on use of fabrics and decoration. Most are appropriate for children too.

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

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

Projects:
Provides pattern diagrams, pattern-making instructions, or alteration directions on readymade pieces. Includes 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, MEDA newsletter


Above, practice belt with rayon fringe


Above, beladi dress

scarf bra cover
Easy bra cover: a gathered scarf plus coin belt drape

  • Decorated tops
  • Harem pants and variations
  • Dresses and coverups
  • Full and slinky skirt styles
  • Hip scarves
  • Accessories
  • Tummy covers
  • Dozens of veil draping variations


Double veil drape

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Above, choli-style top

butterfly top
Above, Butterfly cover-up

Below, Goddess Dressgoddess dress

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