Design Inspiration: Create NOT Copy
Get simple, effective tips for HOW and WHY should you design a unique dress, not copy another person's dress.
Seriously. Never ever copy someone else's dress.
It's not fair to the designer,
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Must-Know Dress Tips – all Dancesport, Country, Skate dress styles
Pack A Petite But Powerful Travel Sewing Kit
If you are a skater or dancer, or the lucky parent, you need to carry a travel sewing kit with you on every trip - even if it's just across
What sewing equipment do I need to make dance and skate dresses?
"I'm a self-taught seamstress who wants to begin making more advanced dresses. I plan to enroll in the Latin and Skate Dance Dressmaker School.
What sewing equipment do I need to
Stretch Velvet Dancesport Fashion
The stretch velvet Dancesport fashion I’m wearing was made by Sew Like A Pro™ member, Tammy Arriola.
The three main topics we'll talk about today are:
why the long design
How To Make A Round Tummy Look Flat
Let's talk about a round tummy!
Ugh .... Do we really have to?
History of a Round Tummy
The classic, Renaissance female tummy is round and voluptuous signifying health and virility.
Today, that same
How To Price A Used Skate or Ballroom Dress For Resale
It's time to address the skeleton in your closet. You know which one I'm talking about — made of fabric, has lots of rhinestones, cost several hundred or thousands of
The Perfect Bra Cup For Your Dance or Skate Dress
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with the bra cups that are sewn in our dance and skate costumes.
They're too hard, too soft, too flimsy, too small, too big,
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Making dance and skate costumes can be a long and stressful ordeal. Knowing why you love some aspects of dressmaking and despise others can
How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
We all love wearing beautiful dance and skate dresses that help us look amazing. But we also have a love-hate relationship with what goes underneath: fishnets, pantyhose, or tights.
In some
How To Store Your Competition Skate or Dance Dress
Once you purchased, made, or altered that perfect performance dress for dance or skate, you must consider how to store your dress so it will last for years to come.
Bling Party 2023: A Sparkling Rhinestone Masterclass
Do you need help placing your rhinestone designs onto your ballroom, country or skate dresses so it looks best on your body? Are you afraid to glue the decorations on
How to Transfer Your Rhinestone Design to Your Dress
Are you ready to glue rhinestones on your country or ballroom dancing, artistic roller or figure skating dress?
Adding rhinestones to a competition dance or skate costume is one of the