Costuming
This
page is designed to give you ideas and sources on how to make your own
costumes. Let your creativity run wild when you design your one of a kind
costumes. New items will be added when I run across them. Have fun
and start sewing.
Articles
Books
Bra Construction
Choli
Costuming Websites
eNewsletter
Headdresses
Makeup and Decoration
Patterns
Veils
The Art of Tassel Making - by Michelle
Belly Dance Costumes - by Salome from Orientaldancer.netBelly Dancing Costumes - by Diaa Khalil
Blousy Dance Pants - by Salome from Orientaldancer.net
Cairo's Costume Disasters - by Leyla Lanty. Tacky, bizarre and surprising costumes worn by Cairo's stars of oriental dance. Plenty of photos. Article from the Gilded Serphant.
The Care and Feeding of Costumes - by Michelle
Choosing a Belly Dance Costume - by Lolaness
The Cleopatra Costume on Stage and Film - The following eight pages attempt to provide the researcher with an extensive look at how the character of Cleopatra has been visualized both on stage and in film. The paper began as a major project for The History of Theatrical Costumes at University of Illinois in 1967 and obviously continues to hold my attention. Paper is by C. David Claudon.
Clone Yourself a Fitting Assistant - by David Page Coffin
Every sewer needs a dress form. Here are four fast, cheap (and amusing!) ways to make your own.The Costume - Description of American Nightclub, Tribal Fusion and Egyptian Raqs Sharqi costumes. Great color photos showing the various costumes. Tribal Fusion contains a section on makeup. - from The Art of Middle Eastern Dance (by Shria)
Costume Care - Survey Conducted & Reported by Nadiyah. Answers to the below questions:
1. How do you store/pack your costumes?
2. How do you clean your costumes?
3. How do you prevent your costumes from molding?
4. How do you remove odors from your costume?
5. What is your favorite fabric to work with?
6. What types of fabrics are the most difficult to maintain?
7. What styles of costumes seem to be the most troublesome?
Costumes - This page is to be used as a reference for you to understand costumes for Middle Eastern Dance and maybe create your own or at least find a new way to use an existing piece of costuming. - from Middle Eastern Dance page
Costumes for Various Styles of Oriental Dance - from the paper, Origins of Oriental Dance, by Me'iraCostuming - all costumes created by Julia DiVerdi. Note: links on this page will take you to pdf files. Subjects you will find here are: Tapestry's Tribal Belly Dance Basic Costume Guide - Gored Skirts - Pantaloons - Turban Wraps - Tribal Makeup
Costuming and Makeup - costuming and makeup tips from Thia's website
Costuming Info - from Flying Skirt website.
Easy, Practical Costume Ideas for Students - from Celebrations Bellydance! website
How to Avoid Costuming Catastrophes - article is by Jasmin Jahal
How to Sew Elastic in Your Zills - by Michelle
Making Belly Dance Costumes - by Relache
Making your Own Costumes - from Sevenveils website
The secret to getting a great fit "off the rack" - by Dahlal from OrientalDancer.net website
Some Help for Your First Costume - by Jilyan al-Shaheen
Stretch Sewing Techniques for Costume Making: tips & tricks by Kerry Stewart
Tailoring an Off-The-Shelf Costume - by Michelle
Your First Belly Dance Costume - by Atea
Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads
This book focuses 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.
spiral-bound.
Belly Dance Costume Making - by Vicki Corona
The Costume Goddess Tells All
by Dina has several books in the making and book one is available now. Order direct from Dina's website
- Flattering Costume for Bellydancers
This booklet will be spiral-bound with black plastic to lie flat for use while sewing, and contain about 70 pages with 20+thousand words, 95 illustrations, 20 black and white photos, and blank figures for sketching designs.- Easy Costume for Bellydancers
This booklet will be spiral-bound with black plastic to lie flat for use while sewing; about 40 pages, numerous illustrations, black and white photos, a measurement chart, and blank figures for sketching designs.- The Cabaret Belt and Bra for Bellydancers
This booklet will be spiral-bound with black plastic to lie flat for use while sewing, and contain about 40 pages, with numerous illustrations, black and white photos, and blank figures for sketching designs.- The Choli and Skirt for Bellydancers
- Costume Sleeves for Bellydancers
This booklet is 60 pages, including a 24 page Photo Gallery featuring 7 designers.- Thrift Shop Costumes for Bellydancers
- Headpieces for Bellydancers
Ten Headbands and Headpieces
Patterns, Illustrations, and Instructions
Suggestions on Styling & Accessorizing HairCostuming From the Hip
Costuming from the Hip is a comprehensive reference for anyone who works with Middle Eastern dancewear. Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This 120-page book will take you step-by-step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation.
Spiral-bound - 120 pages (September 1, 1997)
Ibexa Press; ISBN: 0967817005
Embellished Bras: basic techniques, (workshop in a book)
by Dawn Devine Brown, with photography by Barry Brown
Not yet available (note, purchased my copy at Rakkasah, 2003)
Ibex Press, 64 pages, 2003
ISBN 0-9678170-6-4
$20.00From Turban to Toe Ring
by Dawn Devine Brown, Barry Brown
From Turban to Toe Ring is a guide for designing and making tribal-fusion belly dance wear. This style, which originated in the San Francisco dance community and has spread world-wide, is fast becoming one of the most popular costuming options. Tribal-fusion costuming is an assemblage of design elements pulled from many different tribal, rural, and nomadic peoples from North Africa, across the Near and Middle East, and as far away as India. Surface design techniques, articles of clothing, and jewelry components are fused together to create a look that blends all of these items into an exciting and uniquely individual image for each dancer.
102 pages, spiral-bound
Publication date March 2000
Ibexa press, ISBN 0967817013
Oriental Costumes Their Designs and Colors
by Max Tilke
This is an eBook with great photos and information on costumes.The Style File
It is a pleasure to introduce my latest publication - The Style File. With more than 50 illustrations jammed into 40 pages, this little book provides the reader with a handy reference for identifying a wide variety of Middle Eastern dance costume styles. Unlike previous books, this booklet provides a vocabulary for dance costume through illustrations and text.
by Dawn Devine Brown
Ibex Press, 40 pages, 2002
Price $9.00Search Amazon for more books on belly dance costuming
The Art of Middle Eastern Dance (by Shria) - Ask the Costume Goddess, (very in-depth page on costuming)
Costume Construction - from Aziza Sa'id's web site
Costume Definitions - site defines period costumes
Costume Goddess - tips and tricks
Costume Information - costume must haves for the new troupe performer
Costumer's Manifesto - ancient Egyptian costume links
Crochet for Bellydancers - Free Crochet patterns for handcovers, zill covers, bead and coin necklaces and more. - from Joyful Dancer Fiber Arts Gallery
Desert Moon Dance Academy - This is a place to acquire information and ideas from Middle Eastern folkloric and belly dance costuming.
Hanezebs Costuming hints & help - this section of Hanezeb's site is dedicated to help beginners and advanced dancers in costuming.
History of Costume - Index - by Braun & Schneider - c.1861-1880
Costumer's Notes - This monthly eNewsletter features articles, links, reading lists, product reviews and more. Edited by Dawn "Davina" Devine Brown, publisher of "From Turban to Toe Ring" and "Costuming from the Hip".
Bra Construction
The Coin Bra - by Annabella
Constructing a 'Cabaret-Style' Costume Bra - from Anthea's website
Variations & Techniques - part 2 of The Coin Bra - by Annabella
The Choli - by Annabella
Custom Headgear - FAQ's from Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide.
Head-dresses and Turbans - from Institute of Draped Clothes
How Do I Tie My Scarf? - from Modest Clothing.com
Six Simple Steps to the Perfect Turban - by Sukara
Tribal Turban Wrapping Guide - from Desert Rain (note: this is a pdf file)
Tying the Turban - by Dawn Devine Brown and Barry Brown
Henna Tattooing (Mehndi) - FAQ's from Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide.
Choosing the Right Foundation - by Makeda from OrientalDancer.net website
Customs of Middle Eastern Makeup and Decoration - FAQ's from Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide.Eyebrow Design - by Salome
Eyeshadow Techniques - by Makeda from OrientalDancer.net websiteNavel Jewels - FAQ's from Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide.
Stage Make up - three articles on stage make up, history parts 1 & 2 plus application of stage make up from Gypsy Trail Tribal Dance Co. page.
Your Make-up Kit: what tools to use - by Makeda from OrientalDancer.net website
Belly Dance Patterns
In this section are websites that contain directions and patterns
on making Belly Dance costumes and websites that sell Belly Dance
patterns. Have fun creating your own costumes.
Costume patterns & Instruction
10 Yard Tiered Skirt - instruction and pattern from Annabella's site.
Basic Circular Skirt - in-depth instruction on making a circular skirt from Aziza Sa' id's page. Includes patterns, instruction, how to figure out yardage and more.
Basic Harem Pants - in-depth instruction on making harem pants from Aziza Sa' id's page. Includes patterns, instruction, how to figure out yardage and more.
Beaded tassels - instructions on how to make beaded tassels
Circle Skirts Made Easy - by Nadiyah
Costume Tips: harem & cabaret skirt - pattern and instructions on making harem pants and a circular skirt.
Costume Tips: Rafiqa's accent overskirt - pattern and instructions on making four point accent skirt from the Sheikhani Dance Troupe of Colorado Springs.
Ghawazee Coat - this site contains patterns and instructions on making a Ghawazee Coat, Shalwar (harem pants), Blouse and hip belt.
Simple Caftan - instructions & pattern on how to make a caftan.
Where to buy Belly Dance patterns
B.D. Patterns - patterns for skirts, tops, pants, dresses, coats and more.
Belly Dance Costume Pattern: where to get them - info from Shira's page.
Madame X Costumes - a few patterns listed
Pattern's by Atira Fashions - These patterns can be ordered from Artemis
Costume Tips: full circle cape - costume Tips from the Sheikhani Dance Troupe of Colorado Springs. Instructions on how to make a circle cape veil.
Making a Dance Veil - from Ruric-Amari website
Making a Semicircular Veil - instructions from Shira's website.
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Annual Fall Swap Meet -
Mark your calendars for Saturday October 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the swap meet and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the show!!! Enjoy a day of shopping, workshops, networking with other dancers and having fun.Photo Gallery - finally I've created a page with some photos of myself, friends and troupes I've been in. I still have a lot more to add but it's a start :-)
Updates:
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