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Embellished Bras – Birthday Sale 2015

Hello Gang! September is my birthday month and to celebrate, I’ve put my best selling book, Embellished Bras on sale over on my Etsy store.  Through September 31, 2015, this book is on sale for the lowest price ever –…

Byzantium Collection

This weekend I went to an event, a hafla hosted by Adira, of Adira Dance and Costume in Willow Glen, CA.  Once a month throughout the summer, Adira transformer her parking lot into a performance space, and invites dancers from…

Costuming Tip: When in doubt – don’t wear black!

Once upon a time, I was invited to dance in a show at a venue I’ve never been to before.  I figured, I’ll wear something simple and easy.  I didn’t stop to think about the potential environment, and choose a…

Need An Instant Costume? Just Add Assiut!

I’m please to announce that Andelee, over on the  website has just published my article “Need an Instant Costume?  Just Add Assiut!”  featuring model Nicole Simone shot by photog Alisha Westerfeld.  The article is about styling an assiut robe with a…

Hemming Assiut Garments by Machine

I enjoy working with modern assiut and I often use my sewing machine for seams and hems. Many dancers like to open the side seams of their assiut garments from hem to hip for maximum freedom of movement. Most ready-made…