Belly Dance Costume Patterns
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Real belly dance costume patterns can be difficult to come by. If you are a professional belly dancer, the kind of patterns readily available are for costumes that may be worn only once; certainly not the kind that would withstand any amount of shimmying! Read on to find out where to find authentic belly dance costume patterns for both the serious dancer and people who would just like to look like one!
Authentic Belly Dance Costume Patterns
Anyone who has ever done any real belly dancing knows that this form of dance requires some serious jiggling and shimmying around the dance floor. The poorly manufactured Halloween costumes may be great for a one-night event, but certainly wouldn't last through one real belly dance routine. So, what's a girl to do?
The following dance costume designers offer real patterns for real women. The sizes range the full gamut, with options that will work for everyone -- from the thin gals to the more curvaceous ones.
Atira's Fashions
Atira's Fashions carries many patterns for a belly dancer's wardrobe. The following are just a few of the items necessary for the dancer's costume wardrobe that can be found here:
- Harem pants
- Circle skirt
- Panels
- Turkish-Arab vests
- Halter bras
- Tie girdles
- Bra tops
- Crocheted bras
- Belts
- Beledi dress
The patterns from this manufacturer run a little on the small side. It may be best to order one or two sizes up from your current size to make sure you get the right fit.
Sula Original Patterns
The Sula Original Patterns are difficult to find in the Unites State. There is one store that sells these much sought after costume patterns:
Belly Dance! 1235 Boulevard Way Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Phone: (+1) (925) 937-7852
They have a limited number of styles for these patterns. They mainly consist of a circle skirt, pantaloons, bra and belt set, and a one-shouldered midriff set with pantaloons. Call Belly Dance and request one of their catalogs for full pattern descriptions.
Madame X
Madame X costume patterns can easily be found for purchase on her website. She sells a beledi dress, mermaid and fishtail skirts, Turkish vest and Ghawazee coat. The patterns cost $10 to $12 each and they are fully customizable and adjustable.
B. D. Patterns
B.D. Patterns has a wide selection of costume designs for the belly dancer to choose from. Their pattern selection includes:
- Skirts
- Tops
- Harem pants
- Dresses
- Coats
They also sell their own costume designs for those who don't have the time or the knowledge to make their own costumes. Pattern prices are under $15 each.
Fat Chance Belly Dance
Fat Chance Belly Dance is more than just a place to buy belly dance costume patterns. The website is designed to educate and introduce you to an American form of belly dance coined "tribal belly dance." Their YouTube video will tell the story. This web store also sells a variety of other items you may find useful in your belly dancing pursuits.
Patterns include:
- Tribal belly dancer
- Tribal style headdress and makeup booklet
- Turkish dancer
- Turkish coat
They also carry other Middle East patterns such as a Nepali blouse and a Kinsale cloak, to name but a few.
Belly Dance Sewing Resources
If you'd like to learn more about sewing your belly dance costume by others who have been down this same road, consider the following websites written by fellow belly dancers and costumers:
Sewing your own belly dance costume is one of the best ways to make sure you get the right fit. Whether you will be wearing the costume to dance in or just need a well designed costume for a party, a hand-made costume will be the best one since it is tailored to your own unique body rather than being a generic size.
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