RE-DESIGN: a bargain dance dress gets a make-over
Buying a used Ballroom, Country 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 fit your body shape and...
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Alterations – all dress styles
Big Impact With Only Three Alterations
This is part two of two in which we transformed a Dancesport ballgown using only three big-impact alterations. If you missed the first video, check out this blog: Three...
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...
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 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...
How to add mesh sleeves to a Dancesport or Skate dress
Each custom dress I make is a collaborative effort between the client and me: taking into consideration her body shape and size, performance needs as well as her...
Bargain Dress Becomes A Dancesport or Skate Costume
One way to save money and still get a great dress is to pick a dress off the bargain rack from your favorite clothing store and customize it to fit your Ballroom,...
Create a more flattering backline
Has your body shape or size changed since you first made or purchased your dress? Do you have one hip or one shoulder higher than the other? Do you have scoliosis?...