Other useful links

 


Patterns/Instructional

Constructing a "cabaret-style" costume bra
Pattern and instructions for making a professional belt
Instructions for making an easy sequin and fringe belt
Short set of instructions for making a belt
Instructions (with drawings) for making easy harem pants
Pattern and drawing for making harem pants
Instructions and photos "How to tie a turban using 2 constrasting Tassel Scarves"
"6 Simple steps to the perfect turban"
Women's Headdresses in Turkish Folklore"
Costuming from the Hip (a great guide to designing and making middle eastern dancewear)
Pattern with drawing for making a cabaret circle skirt (3 half circles)
Pattern and drawing for making a circle skirt
How to make a beaded Tassle
The Costume Goddess
Costume Care (from Asia Minor Imports site)
 

Historic Research

The History of Costume - Index by Braun & Schneider (c.1861-1880)
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Dance Magazines

Gilded Serpent - Magazine for Belly dancers
Habibi Magazine
Jareeda Magazine
Zaghareet! A Middle Eastern (belly) dance magazine
 

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Constantly updated listing of Middle Eastern articles
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