Embellished Bras: Basic Techniques
This book provides in-depth instruction and useful advice that guides readers through the process of turning a store-bought lingerie bra into a fabulous costume piece. This easy-to-follow four-phase process is presented through graphic step-by-step photographs and illustrations. You'll learn how to make a bra cup pattern, cover the bra and straps, and embellish with fringe, bead work, appliques, and jewelry.
OUT OF STOCK through May

Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads
This book focusses exclusively on the "cabaret" style so common in the United States. It is about designing and crafting the elaborate bra and belt sets worn by these belly dancers. Contains hundreds of tips, hints, and directions for making contemporary belly dance costumes.

For more information, see the April 2001 Issue of Davina's "Costumer's Notes".
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From Turban to Toe Ring
This book explores the various layers and elements that compose the tribal style costume. From jewelry and cosmetics to cholis, skirts, and pants, this book is loaded with directions for designing and making the garments described in the book. With over 300 illustrations and step-by-step diagrams, this book is an essential addition to the reference libraries of costumers, teachers, and tribal style dancers. Not just for costumers, it also contains costume parts and pieces that can be used to make ensembles suitable for dancers who just want a more folkloric, historical, fusion, or Gypsy look.
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Costuming from the Hip
The book that started it all. The comprehensive reference for all types of Middle Eastern dance costuming. Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the over 200 illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This book will take you step by step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation.
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Style File
A visual vocabulary of Middle Eastern dance costumes. This forty-page booklet is packed with information that every dancer or costumer will appreciate. Over fifty new, original drawings illustrate the more than 100 dance costuming terms.

For more information, see the Spring 2002 Issue of Davina's "Costumer's Notes".
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Skirting the Issues
The next installment in the "Costuming Essentials Series." Forty-eight pages of nothing but skirts. All major skirt styles are presented along with illustrations and patterns. Over a hundred original illustrations complement the text.
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Pants For the Dance
The third volume of the "Costuming Essentials Series." This booklet addresses the exciting design possibilities for one of the most ubiquitous but unsung garments in the dancer's wardrobe: pants! Go beyond the basic harem style and explore a variety of options for creating pants for male and female dancers alike. Forty pages.
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Gloves and Gauntlets Pattern
If you've ever been frustrated by poorly-fitted off-the-shelf gloves, you can create your own stretch gloves or gauntlets from this easy-to-use pattern. Contains variations to make short (wrist length), elbow-length, and opera-length gloves, gauntlets, and sleeves. Printed on sturdy paper. The instructions also show how to attach fringe and other embellishments.
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