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Books for making Costumes 1

Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads

era: Modern
Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads

by Dawn Devine Brown, Barry Brown

- Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads is a book about designing and crafting the elaborate bra and belt sets worn by contemporary belly dancers. Also known as "dance oriental" and "Raks sharki,"
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(2001) Pub by Ibexa Press, 140 Page Spiral Bound. ISBN: 0967817048. Refresh Price

Costuming From The Hip

era: Modern
Costuming From The Hip

by Dawn Devine Brown, Barry Brown

- A comprehensive reference for anyone who works with Middle Eastern dance wear Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips.
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(1997) Published by Ibexa Press, 120 Page Spiral Bound. ISBN: 0967817005. Refresh Price

From Turban to Toe Ring

era: Modern
From Turban to Toe Ring

by Dawn Devine Brown, Barry Brown

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A guide for designing and making tribal-fusion belly dance wear. This style, which originated in the San Francisco dance community and has spread worldwide, is fast becoming one of the most popular costuming options.

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(2000) Pub by Ibexa Press, 102 Page Spiral Bound. ISBN: 0967817013.
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric

era: Modern
The Art of Manipulating Fabric

by Colette Wolff

- An encyclopedic approach to gathering, shirring, ruffling, tucking, pleating, and quilting and their myriad variations. Filled with hundreds of diagrams and crisp black-and-white photos, this volume explains in detail how to achieve a tremendous range of three-dimensional fabric effects.

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(1996) Pub by Chilton/Haynes, 320 Page, Paperback. ISBN: 0801984963.
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Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

era: Modern
Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

by Jane Conlon

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Conlon divides embellishment techniques into five major types: beading, threadwork, trims, appliqué, and bindings/ pipings Separate chapters devoted to each of these techniques include information on choosing appropriate tools and materials, step-by-step directions, and ideas for using the embellishment in a garment. Also: Hardcover .
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(2001) Pub by Taunton Press, 176 Page Paperback. ISBN: 1561584967.

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Shirt Making: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing
era: Modern
Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing

by David Page Coffin

- You can create elegant, custom-fit garments for a woman or man that look like the best money can buy. Includes full-scale patterns for collars, cuffs, plackets, and pockets, and complete instructions for developing custom-fit shirt patterns. Also: Hardcover
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(1998) Pub by Taunton Press, 192 page Paperback. ISBN: 1561582646.

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Easy Guide to Sewing Pants
era: modern
Easy Guide to Sewing Pants (Sewing Companion Library)

by Lynn MacIntyre

- 'A must for any sewer's library. The Easy Guide to Sewing Pants is the only book you will ever need to have a great pair of pants that truly fits you perfectly. Step-by-step instructions on how to make design changes to your basic pattern will give you many different looks with having to go through the fitting process again.'
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(1998) Pub byTaunton Press, 159 pages, Paperback. ISBN: 1561582336.

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Easy Guide to Sewing Blouses
era: Modern
Easy Guide to Sewing Blouses (Sewing Companion Library Series)

by Connie Long

- Don't sew another yoked shirt/blouse until you've looked at the technique shown here. It's very useful for sewing shirts as well as blouses. The most useful chapter is number four, the best sewing techniques accompanied by many photographs and really helpful tips.
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(1997) Pub By Taunton Press, 112 page Paperback. ISBN: 1561581089.

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Gowns by Adrian : The MGM Years 1928-1941
era: 1920's-1940's
Gowns by Adrian : The MGM Years 1928-1941

by n/a

- The first book on the designer Gilbert Adrian. Designed costumes for the Chorus Girl up to mega stars like Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Great Garbo, Eva von Berne and Madge Evans, and plenty of costumes that never made it to the final cut.
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(2001) Pub by Harry N Abrams, 208 page Hardcover. ISBN: 0810908980.

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Costume Construction era: Various
Costume Construction  

by Katherine Strand-Evans

-- Go step by step, through the stages of costume construction: from shop organization, pattern development, fabric selection and modification, to the more specific construction techniques for shoes, hats, masks, armor, and jewelry.
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(1999) Pub by Waveland Press, 218 page Spiral Bound. ISBN: 1577660757.

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