“Costuming from the Hip” By Dawn Devine ~ Davina<\/p>\n
This was my first book! It’s an overview of belly dance costuming and is a great place to start if you don’t know where to begin. <\/p>\n
“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 118-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.Detailed topics include:
\n \u2022 Making your measurement chart
\n \u2022 Turkish coats, kaftans, and thobes
\n \u2022 Veils
\n \u2022 Jewelry
\n \u2022 Designing for every body type
\n \u2022 Coin, tassle, and cabaret belts
\n \u2022 Bras and cholis
\n \u2022 Shirts, vests, and blouses
\n \u2022 Men\u2019s wear
\n \u2022 Going professional.
\n Includes an extensive bibliography<\/p>\n
Book Specifications
\nTitle: Costuming From The Hip
\nAuthor: Dawn Devine ~ Davina
\nPublishing Date: 1997 by Ibexa Press
\nPages: 112 – Soft Cover
\nSize: 8″ x 10″
\nIllustrated with black and white line drawings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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