Digital Pattern Library
Via this page, INBC members have exclusive access to our library of out-of-print belly dance costume patterns that have been digitized for easy access and use.
Our members can also access our archive of physical (hard copy) costume patterns. Some of these may be digitized and added to this page in the future, but this is an ongoing project. Please contact INBC for more details about how to access this archive.
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Bahar’s Boleros
Creator: Jehlor (B-8)
Sizes: S (8-10), M (12-14), L (16-18)
Notes: Printable pattern with instructions and variations
Files: Bahars_Boleros_txt.pdf Bahars_Boleros_ptn.pdf
Frankencholi
Creator: Unknown
Sizes: All sizes
Notes: Instructions for converting a T-shirt to a choli
Files: Frankencholi_txt.pdf
Leily’s Bras
Creator: Jehlor (BR-5)
Sizes: All sizes
Notes: Booklet on how to convert lingerie bras into costume pieces
Files: Leilys_Bras_txt.pdf
Tahia Alibeck’s Bras
Creator: Jehlor (BR-50)
Sizes: All sizes
Notes: Booklet on how to convert lingerie bras into costume pieces
Files: Tahia_Alibecks_Bras_txt.pdf
Hayatha’s Harem Pants
Creator: Jehlor (P-2)
Sizes: Hip to floor 34″ – 41″
Notes: Printable pattern with instructions
Files: Hathayas_Harem_Pants_txt.pdf Hathayas_Harem_Pants_ptn.pdf
Khariya’s Skirts
Creator: Jehlor (S-1)
Sizes: Hip to floor 32″-36″
Notes: Printable patterns (2) with instructions
Files: Khariyas_Skirts_txt.pdf Khariyas_Skirts_View1_ptn.pdf Khariyas_Skirts_View2_ptn.pdf
Parvaneh’s Panels
Creator: Jehlor (S-3)
Sizes: All sizes
Notes: Panel skirt pattern with many variations
Alesandre’s Abayeh
Creator: Jehlor (C-20)
Sizes: One size
Notes: Pattern includes instructions for adjusting for height
Files: Alesandres_Abayeh_txt.pdf Alesandres_Abayeh_ptn.pdf
Elena’s Beledi Dress
Creator: Jehlor (C-22)
Sizes: S (8-10), M (12-14), L (16)
Notes: Printable pattern with instructions
Files: Elenas_Beledi_Dress_txt.pdf Elanas_Beladi_Dress_ptn.pdf
Farasha’s Accessories
Creator: Jehlor (A-35)
Sizes: One size
Notes: Includes: gauntlets, arm cuffs, sleeves, head band, neck band, arm band, headdress, and zill bag
Files: Farashas_Accessories_txt.pdf Farashas_Accessories_ptn.pdf
Saehla’s Girdles
Creator: Jehlor (G-6)
Sizes: S (36″ hip), M (38″ hip), L (40″ hip)
Notes: Printable pattern with instructions
Files: Saehlas_Girdles_txt.pdf Saehlas_Girdles_ptn.pdf
Zill Covers (knitted)
Creator: unknown
Sizes: n/a
Notes: Knitting instructions for making zill covers
Files: Zill_Covers_txt.pdf
Interested in contributing to the pattern library?
If you have original or out-of-print patterns that you would like to contribute to the library, please contact us via the link at the bottom of this page. We can even assist with the digitization of physical patterns! Note that we cannot publish any material with an active copyright. Please let us know if you find the pattern library useful and forward any suggestions or requests!
You can view a catalog of our hard copy patterns by clicking here. Let us know if you see something you like and we will look into adding it to the digital library!