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
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Alterations – all dress styles
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
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 --
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
Weight loss alterations for Dancesport and Ice Skating 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 months