•New• Gloves and Gauntlets
Ibexa Press Patterns #401
Due to popular demand, we have begun to offer patterns as part of our product line. Our first pattern, Gloves and Gauntlets is designed to fit a wide range of styles. Pattern includes a fitted glove with set-in thumb and finger gussets in three lengths, gauntlets in two lengths and sleeves in two lengths.
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This is the best selling book available on belly dance costume. Costuming from the Hip is an introduction and overview of Middle Eastern costume design. The book is an informative guide to the wide variety of costume styles worn within the dance community, along with directions for design and construction of many styles. If you don't know where to begin in the world of belly dance style, Costuming from the Hip is an excellent introduction.
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Tribal is a tremendously popular dance and costuming style. From Turban to Toe Ring was written with the tribal costuming enthusiast in mind. This book introduces the principles of tribal costuming and goes over how to create a stunning tribal costuming. From selecting jewelry, to making costume pieces, tying a turban and using henna, this book has it all.
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For dancers interested in making a cabaret styled bra and belt set, but want solid information on how to achieve those goals, this is the book! Broken into three sections, the first part focuses on the history of costume,design technique and how to use them to enhance your figure and dance style. The second part focuses on the nuts and bolts of making and beading bra and belt set. The final section includes a design portfolio with fresh innovative costume ideas .
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Our latest book, Embellished Bras, is based on the popular "Stuff and Fluff" workshops and is our first publication that uses detailed step-by-step approach using photographs to illustrate each step of the bra making process. This technique uses a store-bought lingerie bra to create a gorgeous costume piece. From selecting the bra to making a pattern for the cover and applying it, all the construction techniques are covered in great detail.
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Have you ever been confused by all of the specialized terms used to describe belly Middle Eastern dance costume? Then this is the book for you! Style File is a visual glossary of dance costume styles that are hot on the dance scene today. Each major stylistic grouping is presented with gorgeous drawings, with supporting text that provides information on where the style originated, who wears it and the dance style rely on these styles for their distinctive look.
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The skirt is one of the most essential elements of a belly dance costume. But, did you know that skirts are one of the easiest costume pieces to make? This booklet provides instructions for making all skirts using your own body measurments to draft custom patterns. From the classic 3-panel circle skirt to the tiered tribal style skirts, the basics are all in here. But if you are ready to let your inner designer loose, there are directions for gored skirts, godet skirts, panel skirts, straight skirts and more.
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If you've ever wondered if there are more pant styles than the basic harem? In this booklet, we've pulled together a collection of ethnic and modern styles designed with the dancer in mind. Each style is presented with detailed directions for taking your body measurements, using them to make a pattern and constructing pants that are designed specifically for you!
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This is one or our most popular booklets! It's a compendium of ideas and illustrations with lots of creative and useful tips and ideas for dancers who are making and buying costumes. This booklet is now available on-line!
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