Reviews of Costuming-Related Books

These reviews discuss books with information related to belly dance costuming, including historical clothing, how to make costumes, and more.

Designing & Making Belly Dance Costumes

By Dawn Devine Brown

Costuming from the Hip From Turban to Toe Ring

Embellished Bras: Basic Techniques Style File: A Visual Vocabulary of Middle Eastern Dance Costume

By Dina Lydia

The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 1: Flattering Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 3: Cabaret Belt and Bra for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 5: Tribal Toppings for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All: Volume 7, Headpieces for Bellydancers

The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 2: Easy Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 4: Arm Costume for Bellydancers The Costume Goddess Tells All, Volume 6: Thrifty Chic for Bellydancers

About Ethnic Attire

The Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing. By Mary S. Parker. Added June 16, 2009.

Sewing Advice

Sewing for Plus Sizes: Creating Clothes that Fit and Flatter. By Barbara Deckert.