Costumes on the Cheap

What's in your closet? This tutorial comes from Leilani. Tips on making a tribal-burlesque costume from bits and bobs you already own.
http://leilanidance.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/use-what-is-in-your-closet-to-create-a-belly-costume/

MECDA Inland Empire Chapter

I was thinking of re-joining M.E.C.D.A. and hooking up with the Inland Empire chapter, but when I went to the Inland Empire page it didn't exist.  Anyone know if it's still out there? Maybe I'll go over to Facebook and ask.

Sew a Choli Top

I think this would be cute as a choli style top. I sure need some new costuming. I like that the top is opaque, but the rest can be sheer.

http://fashionsbyfayme.blogspot.com/2012/10/boho-blouse-to-sew.html