How to Choose Ballroom Shoes, Country Dance, Figure Skating Boot
Normally, I share design and sewing tips for Ballroom, Country and Ice Skating dresses. Today, I want to discuss a new topic: shoes and boots. You know, those things on...
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Dancesport judge, Jenell Maranto, talks about women’s costumes
Today’s video is an extra special one. Why? It’s my first official interview and it’s my first interview with a Dancesport judge talking about...
Rhinestone Glue: Which Is Right For Your Dress?
Whether you’re replacing missing rhinestones on a dance or skate dress, adding stones to a store bought dress for a quickie showcase costume, or rhinestoning the...
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Want to learn your dance or skate routines faster with less stress? Need to know why you love some aspects of dressmaking and despise others? Know your strengths to...
How To Dye Flesh Color Elastic
Today’s blog addresses a great question posed by a Sew Like A Pro™ subscriber: “I can’t find flesh color elastic to use for shoulder straps. How do I dye elastic?...
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...
How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
This one little trick can make a world of difference in how we women look and feel in our dance or skate costumes as well as in our every day clothes. hint: SNIP...
Pack A Petite But Powerful Travel Sewing Kit
If you are a skater or dancer – or the parent of a skater or dancer – you need to carry a travel sewing kit with you on every trip – even if...