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Summary: Just starting off
Review: I've been grabbing for any and all info in regards to the world of belly dancing. Though I do not sew (so far).. Going through this book was highly informative. It tells you how to pick the costume for your body type (something everyone should learn how to do!), as well as instructs on how to go about putting a costume together. I might donate this book to my sister, as she sews... maybe I can hire her to make a costume or two!
For anyone who does make their own costumes, or sews anything at all - I would definitely recommend this book.
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Summary: Costuming From The Hip
Review: The book was a "be creative" summary. I expected more. (creative patterns) I did appreciate the references and the male dancer costumes.
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Summary: Ideas A Plenty
Review: This book is full of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. It is written with a slightly skilled seamstress in mind, but it will aid anyone in pulling together a smashing costume. The illustrations could use color, but the are stunning and inspiring non the less. It is a must have for the gal who is looking for help to make her own unique style shine in her costuming.
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Summary: Fantastic book!
Review: This book really helped me with my costume making. It showed many different varieties of bellydance costumes and had informantion on how to make your own patterns. Also, it has a lot of pictures to get your mind rolling on ideas, or if you make costumes for another person they can point out what they like. There's many great sections from chest coverings, bottoms, veils, men's costumes, jewelry, folkloric, going professional- just everything! The "Designing for Every Body" section was also very helpful in constructing costumes with ideas on how to help your best features stand out. Overall, this is a fantastic book.
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Summary: A wonderful guide!
Review: This book really helped me with my costume making. It showed many different varieties of bellydance costumes and had informantion on how to make your own patterns. Also, it has a lot of pictures to get your mind rolling on ideas, or if you make costumes for another person they can point out what they like. There's many great sections from chest coverings, bottoms, veils, men's costumes, jewelry, folkloric, going professional- just everything! The "Designing for Every Body" section was also very helpful in constructing costumes with ideas on how to help your best features stand out. Overall, this is a fantastic book.
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Summary: Fantastic book!
Review: This is a TERRIFIC book for bellydancers who are starting to explore the world of costume-making for their craft. Even if you can barely sew at all (like me) this book gives you enough information for you to build a multitude of costumes. The drawings show how several different pieces can be re-combined, and multiple variations on a theme.The binding was purposefully chosen to permit the costumer to lay the book flat (I only wish more cookbooks used this idea!); mine has been laid flat, folded over, and abused in dozens of different ways and has never lost a single page. Bad bindings are easily replaced by the publisher if you send a faulty one back. This is a PERFECT book for folks on a budget who are trying to achieve an expensive look without breaking their wallet as well; it's affordably priced and it covers inexpensive techniques that look like a fortune. I've frequently referred back to this book while creating new outfits.
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Summary: Create a Costume that is Uniquely YOU
Review: This is a very well-done book for costuming. From constructing a coin belt to making a Turkish coat and everything in between, you will be able to design the perfect costume for you. She even includes tips on what types of costumes look best on certain body types! No matter your "flaws," if you take the advice in this book, you will be a Goddess in your costume. Brown's bibliography is extensive, and so is her resouce list. I cannot wait to get my copy of "From Turban to Toe Ring!"
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