| Costuming from the Hip Contributor(s): Brown, Barry (Author), Devine, Dawn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0615540856 ISBN-13: 9780615540856 Publisher: Ibexa Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 7.99" W x 10" (0.56 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Topics covered include: * Making your measurement chart * Turkish coats, kaftans, and thobes * Veils * Jewelry * Designing for every body type * Coin, tassle, and cabaret belts * Bras and cholis * Shirts, vests, and blouses * Men's wear * Going professional. The book includes a glossary and an extensive bibliography. |