Nina’s (age 9) Standard & Latin costume is ready
When Nina, her mother Liza and I met, the nine-year old was calm and confident, knowing exactly which colors she wanted. As the design process went along, versatility...
Lazar’s (age 11) Standard & Latin outfit is finished
Okay, so Lazar and his partner Nina are too cute! We had a blast filming. The bloopers (and there were a lot) are so fun I had to include at least a little footage. What you...
Tired of your Latin or skate skirt? Make TWO options!
Are you tired of your Latin or skate skirt and want a new look? When you know how to Sew Like A Pro™ you can remove the old skirt and make two (or three or four) new...
Sew your own youth Latin dance costumes
How fun! Today’s video features competitive ballroom dancers Nina (age 9) and Lazar (age 11). I want to introduce them to you and discuss some of the challenges...
Weight loss alterations for Dancesport and Skate dresses
Liesl, the model for the Complete Basic Ballgown Program, made a lot of dietary improvements and has shed pounds and inches since I made this dress for her sixteen...
How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
This one little trick can make a world of difference in how we women look and feel in our dance or skate costumes as well as in our every day clothes. hint: SNIP THE...
How to turn a wedding dress into a Dancesport ballgown
Today’s video is an exciting one. It’s the transformation from a wedding dress to a custom-dyed ballgown. Pat, a long-time client, found her true love late...
Pack A Petite But Powerful Travel Sewing Kit
If you are a skater or dancer – or the parent of a skater or dancer – you need to carry a travel sewing kit with you on every trip – even if...