A Challenging Custom Ballroom Dress Commission
If you make ballroom dancewear (or skate or belly dance costumes), you know how complicated sewing and fitting these dance dresses can be! Every stretch fabric and every design is
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55 Fabric Stores Around the World
If you sew dance or skate costumes, you know how crucial reliable fabric stores are.
Most ballroom dance and figure skating dresses require lycra or a similar stretch fabric for the
Global sewing terms for dance and skate dresses
What are global sewing terms used when making women's dance and skate dresses?
This fabulous question was posed during last week's WORK FLOW 3-day Masterclass event. Lene, a participant from Denmark,
Tips for Sewing a Charmeuse Ballroom Dance Dress
Elegant ruching and heavily rhinestoned lace accentuate this satin charmeuse ballroom dance dress.
Both ruching and the lace look fabulous, but they are made of non-stretch fabrics which can be uncomfortable
Stretch Fabric DOs and DON’Ts for ballroom dancing and figure skating dresses
Choosing the right stretch fabrics for a ballroom, Country or skate dress can be nerve wracking. Fabrics can make or break your costume – and your confidence.
I learned that
Sew Princess Seams To Help Sweetheart Neckline Leotard Fit Better
One of my sewing school members was working on her dance leotard with a sweetheart neckline when she ran into minor problems sewing princess seams.
I want to share this Sew
Rhinestone Bracelets for Ballroom and Belly Dance
Rhinestone bracelets are the perfect accessories to spice up your:
Dancesport and Country dresses,
artistic roller and figure skating costumes
belly dance, salsa and other dance styles.
Rhinestone bracelets, whether bangles
How to Make Imitation Beaded Fringe
This Chrisanne Clover dress has some cool beaded fringe, right?
Except…wait a minute. Take a closer look.
This fringe isn't beaded at all.
In fact, it's not beaded or chainette fringe!
It is rhinestoned
How To Use Sequin Fabric For Appliqués On A Dance Or Skate Leotard?
Say hello to Sew Like A Pro™ member, Lauren Wilmore.
She wants to create a sweetheart neckline gown using a sequin fabric similar to this sequin dress she previously made for
How to Cut Stunning Lace Applique Motifs
Lace appliqué motifs make beautiful embellishments for dance and skate costumes.
Of course, I am a little biased towards ballroom dance and country dancing costumes, Salsa dance, Argentine tango dresses, ice
Work flow: Bring your dress sketches to life.
Do you have big questions about how to bring your dress sketches to life?
What are my first steps so I don't waste fabric and time?
Do I cut a
How To Shorten A Bodice That Is Too Long
Have you ever tried on a competition skate or dance costume that was too long in the body.... and then you wondered how to fix it?
Today's blog features Kerry, one