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 - Knowledge Hound

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

Women Dress Code In Islam - Ahmed Okla

Round out your wardrobe with some casual elegance.

HEADWEAR

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

How To Wear (shawl, hijab, niqab, Al-Amira hijab) - Sajeda

How To Wear A Rectangular Scarf - Hijab Al-Muminat

How To Wear Hijab (15 different styles) - 2Hijab

How To Wear Hijab - Hijab Store Online

Start with quality hijab to create your own style:

How To Wear Hijab In Trendy Styles - Trendy Hijab\

How To Wrap A Keffiyeh - Tim Anderson

Simple Tips For Wearing Hijab (shayla, square & Amira hijabs) - Al Muhajabat

Six Simple Steps To The Perfect Turban - Farfesha

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

Tying The Turban - From Turban To Toe Ring

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

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

Pants With A Gusset - From Turban To Toe Ring

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