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Alterations – all dress styles

add sleeves 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 Off-The-Rack Skate or Latin Dress

  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, don't miss this video. All the
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
Alterations - all dress styles
February 7, 20170Comments

Three Looks For A Latin Or Skate Dress

Dancers and skaters don't always have the time or money to invest in a brand-new dress every time they want to wear a new look. If you are familiar with this
Big Impact Alterations include changing the back neckline by adding criss-cross straps
Alterations - all dress styles
November 14, 20160Comments

Big Impact With Only Three Alterations

  This is part two of two in which we transformed a Dancesport ballgown using only three alterations. If you missed the first video, check out this blog: Three Steps to Change
Teresa Sigmon shares three ways to change this Dancesport gown.
Alterations - all dress styles
October 24, 20160Comments

Three Steps To Change A Dancesport Gown

  After almost a decade, this Dancesport gown is too beautiful to retire, and it's in near perfect condition so why would we?  Rather than invest in a new dress, my
Make your own Latin dance skirt
Alterations - all dress styles
January 25, 20160Comments

Tired of your Latin or skate skirt? Make TWO options!

  Are you tired of your Latin dance skirt or ice skate skirt and want a new look? When you know how to Sew Like A Pro™ you can remove the old
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