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 that is still in good shape and wearable — with some...
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Alterations – all dress styles
Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better
Today’s post features an eighteen year-old dress that has stood the test of time and still looks great. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,...
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...
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...