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Creative Costume Components

Don't look like everybody else! In this section, The Costume Goddess tells you how to make various costume components.


Skirts

* How To Make An 8-Point Skirt. Three different designs for a flattering skirt.
* Making a Handkerchief Skirt. Make a square handkerchief skirt.
* Making A Multi-Point Skirt. Details on how to make a multi-point skirt.
* Circle Skirt Hem Problems. Why the hem of your circle skirt is uneven.

Dresses

* Baladi Dress. Hide a scarred or large tummy. Or, get a more covered look.
* Baladi Dress With Veil. Is it okay to wear a baladi dress with veil work?

Pants

* Harem Pants. Make pantaloons, and vary the look.


Arm Decorations

* Making Gauntlets. Make gauntlets to match a costume.
* Making Armbands. Accessorize your costume with armbands.
* Sleeve Variations. Creative ideas for accessorizing arms.

Bras

* How To Cover A Bra. Choose a suitable bra, and cover it with costume fabric.
* Beads Connecting Bra. Could strands of beads connect a collar to a bra?
* What About Soft-Cup Bras? Can you use one to make a costume?

Blouses, Vests, Cholis

* Support With A Choli. How to get the support you need when wearing a choli.
* Making A Ghawazee Vest Or Jacket Pattern. Adapt an existing vest or jacket pattern for making a Ghawazee garment?


Other Items

* How To Make A Veil. Make a belly dance veil.
* Hip Drape. Just what kind of hip drape was the Costume Goddess recommending in the above article about the pear-shaped figure?
* Headdress Ideas. Don't step on stage with hair that looks like you just came from your office. These headdress ideas will make you look like a dancer from your head to your toes.