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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 dress (instead of flesh color) #2 – choose a low-cut front (even a little bit, 1.5″ or 4 cm does the trick) #3 – use…
Meet SLP™ Member & Country Competitor
This is as close to a “live” video as I’ve ever done. Patsy and I met for the first time today. We filmed on location at the Portland Dance Festival. Afterwards, we helped decorate the ballroom. Then I rushed home to edit the video and get it out to you. Why the rush, you may ask? 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 maximize your dressmaking plus your Dancesport, Country, Skate performances. Many business and personal development coaches tackle this “starter finisher” topic. Not one of them addresses…
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 new. Today I offer 10 ways to customize or change a ballroom gown — including ideas to turn it into a Latin or…
Strong Design Elements Make A Classic 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 they should look. Too few key elements and the viewer gets bored and quickly looks away. What’s a dancer or skater to…
Ideal Fabrics For Leotards And Sleeves
You requested it. I created it. IDEAL FABRICS FOR LEOTARDS AND SLEEVES is not only a one-of-a-kind training video you can use on your very next Dancesport, Country or Skate dress, but I also created an awesome (if I do say so myself 🙂 ) download that accompanies the video! I’m super excited about this extended…
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 to the hem of your dress, feathers are trending … for now. Do you want to join in the feather frenzy? Or hold steady with a classic dress that will…
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 dress you made, read on to learn more about the four major types of glues that work well for rhinestoning Country, Ballroom and Skate dresses. aa Please, can…