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January 11, 20210Comments

Free 4-Day Dancesport Ballgown Design MasterClass

FREE 4-Day Dancesport Ballgown Design MasterClass! January 21 - 24, 2021 Learn how to design figure-flattering Smooth and Standard ballgowns for Dancesport and Country that flatter your womanly figure. Get live, online training

Vogue pattern ballroom dance dress, accessories, hero

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January 21, 20200Comments

Vogue Pattern Used By Novice Dressmaker To Create Ballroom Dance Dress

If you sew, you know that making a gown using a Vogue pattern to create an evening gown is very different from making a competition ballroom dancing dress or an

Sherri Hansen, Sew Like A Pro™ members and Teresa Sigmon . . . Smooth dance dress, ballgown, mesh

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March 26, 20190Comments

Sexy Smooth Dance Dress by Sherri, a Sew Like A Pro™ member

Today's ballgown is a sexy Smooth dance dress impeccably sewn by Sherri Hansen, one of the Sew Like A Pro™ members. This style of ballgown is perfect for the Dancesport

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February 5, 20190Comments

30-Year Hiatus, Ballroom Dancing Is Still Betty’s Love

Say "hey" to Betty in Oklahoma City! She agreed to model her brand new Smooth dance dress. She bought it ready-made, but added extra golden topaz rhinestones all over the bodice.

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January 14, 20190Comments

Pretty, Practical Smooth Gown

What does it take to have a competition Smooth Dancesport gown that is both pretty and practical? Pretty: Lots of rhinestones in an ornate pattern. Practical: Snaps in the crotch to make

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September 18, 20180Comments

How To Finish A Sewing School Member’s Ballgown

Today is part two in my interview with Teri, one of the sewing school members. Tune in while we discuss possibilities for sewing and rhinestoning her first-ever ballgown. I know, can

Focal points: rhinestoned necklace and an open back are strong design elements that can be use on any style Ballroom, Country or Skate dress

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August 10, 20182Comments

Focal Points: Rhinestoned Necklace & Open Back

Today's dress showcases an ornate rhinestoned necklace and a low cut back. While the featured dress is a Dancesport ballgown, these two strong design elements can be tweaked and used

Dress breakdown competition Dancesport gown

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August 23, 20170Comments

Dress Breakdown: a competition Dancesport ballgown

Dress Breakdowns are a favorite training tool of the Sew Like A Pro™ members. Sometimes I choose one because it has design elements I think they should know. Often, the SLP™ members

5 key design elements for a competition Dancesport ballgown

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April 24, 20172Comments

Strong Design Elements Make A Ballgown Shine

Design elements can make or break a competition Dancesport, Country or skate dress. If your dress has too many design elements, the audience gets confused as to where on the dress

Teresa Sigmon, how to design the perfect drape for your ballgown

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September 6, 20160Comments

Standard Floats: Perfect Drapes For Your Ballgown

A sumptuous set of Standard floats can make a ballgown more interesting, more versatile and more colorful. First, they can completely change the look of a dress, making an old dress feel new. Also,

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March 2, 20150Comments

Is an Asymmetrical Neckline right for you?

Is an asymmetrical neckline right for you? Join me today and find out! In this video, I had the privilege of filming on location at one of Dance Fit Oregon's studios. Pat