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This site is dedicated to the art, science and technique of designing and making Middle Eastern belly dance costumes. My name is Dawn Devine ~ Davina and I am the author of Embellished Bras, Costuming from the Hip, From Turban to Toe Ring and Bedlah, Baubles and Beads. These books contain information and directions for creating beautiful dance wear. My website is a continuation of my love of Middle Eastern dance and costuming.

Coloring Book by Dawn Devine ~ Davina

Coloring Book by Dawn Devine ~ Davina - Free for Costumer's Notes Newsletter subscribers

Belly Dance Costumes to Color
This downloadable coloring book is filled with interesting information and stunning line drawings of contemporary belly dance costumes to print out and color with marker or pencil. 

This eBook is available as an exclusive gift for my newsletter subscribers!  So sign up for the monthly Costumer’s Notes Newsletter!

Costumer’s Notes is the name of my blog and monthly newsletter.  Many years ago, Costumer’s Notes began as a printed ‘zine, morphed into an on-line newsletter, transformed into a printable .pdf and now has evolved into a blog supported by a monthly newsletter. Do you make your own dance costumes?  Are you a dance teacher looking for tips and ideas to share with your students?  Sign up today!