{"id":6839,"date":"2019-03-05T15:01:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T23:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/?p=6839"},"modified":"2019-03-05T15:01:40","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T23:01:40","slug":"golden-goddess-belly-dance-costume-part-3-building-the-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2019\/03\/golden-goddess-belly-dance-costume-part-3-building-the-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Goddess Belly Dance Costume part 3 – Building the Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Take Measurements<\/h2>\n

Once I’ve collected all the materials and supplies together, I reconnect with my customer for a fresh set of measurements. I also take any specialty measurements that are unique to this particular costume. I use a ready-made client measurement sheet that I label and date.<\/p>\n

When I’m finished with the project the measurement chart gets added to my client binder.\u00a0 This is especially important if it’s been more than three months.\u00a0 Bodies change through time, so having a fresh accurate set of measurements is essential for getting the best fit.\u00a0 Studio Log on Etsy<\/a><\/p>\n

Make the Patterns<\/h2>\n

The next step in the process is to make the patterns for all of the components of the costume.\u00a0 For this bedlah set, there are 7 parts to the costume:<\/p>\n