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Alterations – all dress styles

Latin dance skirt alterations, Duffy Betterton Dance Dress Couture
Alterations - all dress styles
December 3, 20240Comments

Latin Dance Skirt Alterations to Fix a Short, Tight Skirt

  In the world of Dancesport dress consignment, Latin dance skirt alterations are commonplace. When you buy a used dance dress, it is rare to find a perfect fit.  Oftentimes, some
Teresa Sigmon shares three sewing alterations to change and update this Dancesport ballgown.
Alterations - all dress styles
March 7, 20230Comments

Three Steps To Change A Dancesport Gown

  A decade after it was made, this Smooth Dancesport ballgown is too beautiful to retire.  Plus, it is in near perfect condition so why would she sell it or leave
Get professional dressmaker tips for fitting and weight loss alterations, ballroom dance costume, skate dress, dancesport dress
Alterations - all dress styles
November 15, 20222Comments

Weight Loss Alterations for Women’s Ballroom Dance Costumes

  Liesl, the model for the Complete Ballgown Program in the Sew Like A Pro™ online sewing school, needs several weight loss alterations to her new ballgown.  Why?  Liesl made a
Alterations - all dress styles
March 1, 20222Comments

Tired of your Latin dance skirt? Make TWO detachable skirts!

Are you tired of your Latin dance skirt, or ice skating skirt, and want a new look? Well, I was tired of not showcasing this awesome BEFORE and AFTER dress so
Adding mesh sleeves to any style ballroom dance, artistic roller or figure skating dress can dramatically change the way the competition dress looks and feels... rhinestoned necklace, Smooth dance ballgown, Bree Blevins
Alterations - all dress styles
December 1, 20200Comments

Add Sleeves to a Dancesport Ballgown

    Want to transform the look of your Dancesport ballgown?  Add sleeves or an accent focal point such as a large rhinestone necklace.   This gorgeous black Smooth dance dress featured in today's
budget ballgown, HERO, Danika Golden
Alterations - all dress styles
November 19, 20190Comments

Budget Ballgown- What To Keep Or Change?

  Many amateur ballroom dancers are on a tight costume budget.  Likewise with new ballroom dancing instructors who teach mostly because they love to dance, not because they have the money
lace ballroom dance dress, ballroom dancing costume
Alterations - all dress styles
July 8, 20198Comments

7 Ways to Update a Lace Ballroom Dance Dress

Our model Pat wears her vibrant pink, lace ballroom dance dress. This Dancesport ballgown is eighteen years old and she wants to update it. Join Pat and I as we
open back Latin dance dress, criss cross straps offer bust support
Alterations - all dress styles
November 5, 20180Comments

Ways to Change An Open Back For More Flattering Shape

Today's post is part two in talking about ways to update an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress with an open back that is still in good shape and wearable --
Betty and Teresa Sigmon in St. Louis hero pic, lengthen leotard for a better bra fit
Alterations - all dress styles
July 17, 20180Comments

Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better

  Today's post features an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress that has stood the test of time and is in great condition. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,
what to look for when buying a used Dancesport ballgown needs a smaller skirt for today's American Style Smooth trends, Leslie Peterson
Alterations - all dress styles
June 5, 20182Comments

What To Look For When Buying A Ready-Made Or Used Ballgown

  Today's guest, modeling a used Dancesport ballgown, is Leslie Peterson, a former client of mine. I made this American Smooth ballgown for her in 1998 when she was actively competing with her
How to buy the best used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress - buy Latin dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
May 21, 20180Comments

How To Buy The Best Used Or Stock Dress For Dance Or Skate

  Are you in the market to buy a used or off-the-rack Latin, Country or Skate dress? If yes, this article is for you. P.S. Ballroom dancers and skaters, don't miss this video. 
Redesign an off-the-rack Dancesport ballgown to be more flattering
Alterations - all dress styles
December 12, 20170Comments

RE-DESIGN: a bargain dance dress gets a make-over

  Buying a bargain dancesport ballgown or skate dress can save you a lot of money. But it can also cause a lot of headaches since the dress may not not
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