Assiut Costuming Suppliers
Assiut Costuming Suppliers
Many people have written to me with the same inquiry, Where did you get _______? In an effort to share my costuming experiences with the world, here is a short list of the top resources I’ve used during the production of my next book, The Cloth of Egypt: All About Assiut. I hope that some of these links will prove useful in your own costuming projects!
Happy Costuming and Delicious Dancing ~ Davina.
Modern Assiut – Vendors in the US who have I have reliably bought modern assiut from.
- Scheherazade Imports
- Dahlal International
- Turquoise International
Things I use in the preparation and construction of many of the assiut costumes that will appear in the book.
- Jewelry – Shiny Sparkly Things
- Rhinestones – Rhinestone Guy
- O – Rings for Tribal Bras – Purse Supply Warehouse
- Favorite Bra – Frederick’s of Hollywood XXtreme Cleavage
- Make your own bra – Bra Makers Supply of Canada
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Cheap Statement Necklaces from Forever 21
Why not bling up this spring with an affordable rhinestone statement necklace from Forever 21. This spring, their necklace collection includes some fantastic offerings that will look great with daywear, for evening, or even for performance wear!
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Costume Planning Sheet: Tool for Designers
One of the most useful things in my arsenal of tools is my Costume Planning Sheet. This is the place where I record details about each project I work on. I record the name and contact information of each dancer, title of the costume, materials, embellishments and a sketch. I also make notes as I work on the project, especially keeping track of the time in the sewing log. In the notes section, I include measurements I need, and any notes that come up in any fittings. I almost always make more notes on the back and that’s where I sketch out sketches of the garments laid flat.
Even if you don’t sew for anyone other than yourself, this tool might help you stay organized, efficient and on budget. Good luck with your next costuming project!
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