Inspiration: Cabaret costume in white
Quite often when I’ve looked for cabaret costumes, I keep being told, over and over, a variation of “why don’t you try a galabaya” closely followed by “we have these student sets that might...
Belly Dance for all
Pants for the Dance
Right now, I am in a bit of a huff. All I want is a pair of nice flared pants that I could use for my upcoming Tribal classes, and so far I’m having...
Create a dress pattern from a fitted top pattern
It’s always a good idea to have several patters around for your dresses, as they give you the option to try different styles. But personally, I think it’s nice to have a basic “go...
The Right Fit
We’ve all had that moment, when we look at ourselves in the mirror while trying something on, and we go “hmmm”. This doesn’t just happen with costumes, but also with standard clothing, and quite...
Fustan Raqs in red, part 3: the dress
There are several ways you can approach the shift part of a dress for a project like this. By far, the easiest is by starting with a full pattern that you’ve adapted to skim your...
Two overskirts
In mid-September I am starting ATS Level 1 classes, and I wanted to get an overskirt or hip wrap to replace my coin belt, as I’d need to travel to class via public transport,...