Interview with Synchro Skate Dress Designer and Coach, Jannika Lilja
I had the pleasure of meeting synchro skate dress designer and coach, Jannika Lilja, in 2018 at her home sewing studio in Durham, North Carolina. I really enjoyed interviewing...
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Design Fundamentals
Decorative Back Straps For Your Dancesport, Country or Ice Skating Dress
Bust support is crucial in competition Ballroom, Country and Skate dresses. After all, we spin, we bend, we stretch, we move in all sort of ways that do not happen in...
How To Make A Round Tummy Look Flat
Let’s talk about tummies! …. (Are you thinking, “Do we really have to?”) The classic, Renaissance female tummy is round and voluptuous...
Ten Perfect Necklines for Dance and Skate Dresses
Ladies, do you ever wonder why you feel large in some tops and thin in others? Learn why right here. My NECKLINE SUCCESS training breaks it down blouse by blouse. In...
Four Ways To Look Taller Or Thinner
Do you want four awesome, easy ways to look taller or thinner in your competition Dancesport, Country or Skate dress? #1 – use vertical straps the same color as the...
10 Ways To Change A Ballroom or Skate Dress
Almost every Dancesport, Country or Skate dress can be changed for weight loss or weight gain, to update it for changing trends, or to give it a fresh look so it feels...
Feathers Are Trending. Do You Want Them On Your Dress?
Feathers are a hot fashion statement in Dancesport, Country and skate dresses. Whether you’re adding a high-impact feather arrangement near the neckline or ostrich boas...
Decorate A Dance or Skate Dress with Lace
Decorate your dance or skate costumes with lace. It’s a beautiful way to create a repeating rhinestone pattern. It can be feminine, striking or nearly invisible...