Middle Eastern Apparel,
Arabic & Belly Dance Costuming

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Skirts, Capes, Harem Pants,
Prayer Garments, Turbans, Headwear

GENERAL/MIXED/MISC.

Free Islamic Patterns (caftan, abaya, niqab, khimar...) - Modest Clothing Directory

Free Prayer Garment Pattern - Shahada.net

Henna Tutorials

How to Hijab: Tips for Buying & Wearing Over Garments - Modern Muslima & Saraji Umm Zaid

How to Look Pretty & Cool Wearing a Muslim Hijab - wikiHow

Islamic Clothing: Free Patterns (caftan, abayah, niqaab, khimar...)

Joyce's Sewing Page (wrap a rida, chador, hijab cap...)

Women Dress Code In Islam - Ahmed Okla

BELLY DANCE COSTUMING

The Art of Tassel Making - Farfesha

Costume Corner - The Art Of Middle Eastern Dance (By Shira)

Costuming, Etc. (scroll down to 'FAQs & Articles') - The Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide

Easy, Practical Costume Ideas For Students (handkerchief skirt, baladi dress, belt...) - Celebrations Belly Dance

Ethnic Dance Garb - Tala's Middle Eastern Dance Homepage

Full Circle Cape - Sheikhani Dance Troupe

Hairs To You (hair styles to match your costume) - Farfesha

Harem Pants & Cabaret Skirt - Sheikhani Dance Troupe

Making A Veil - Nazmeya's Notes

Pants With A Gusset - From Turban To Toe Ring

Rafiqa's Accent Overskirt - Sheikhani Dance Trouple

Tips (mermaid skirts, draping a veil, tiered skirts...) - The Costume Goddess

HEADWEAR

How To Tie A Turban - Desert Dancers Imports

How To Wear Islamic Scarf; How To Wear Hijab (3 methods) - Al Muhajabat

How To Wrap A Keffiyeh - Tim Anderson

Six Simple Steps To The Perfect Turban - Farfesha

Stepping Out: Headwear & Mantles (includes illustrations for wrapping the isaba, rida & izar) - Levantia

The Tarpus: A Very Brief View Of The Turkish Hat & How It Can Be Made (circa 1618) - Zaynab Yasmine

Tying The Turban - From Turban To Toe Ring