Skating dresses

Criss Cross Ice Skating Dress

Today’s post features a fabulous crisscross ice skating dress worn by Jacyln, who skates at the impressive Ice Den Chandler in Arizona. My favorite features are the...

Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles

August 5, 20194Comments

How To Shorten A Bodice That Is Too Long

Have you ever tried on a Dancesport or Country dance costume that was too long in the body….and wondered how to fix it? Today’s blog features Kerry, a new...

lace ballroom dance dress, ballroom dancing costume

Alterations - all dress styles

July 8, 20198Comments

7 Ways to Update a Lace Ballroom Dance Dress

Our model Pat wears her vibrant pink, lace ballroom dance dress. This Dancesport ballgown is eighteen years old and she wants to update it. Join Pat and I as we discuss seven...

Sherri Hansen, dressmaker, Latin dance dress mesh cutouts, ruffle skirt, Booth Dancesport Ballroom Denver, Teresa Sigmon

Latin & Country dresses

June 25, 20194Comments

Latin Dance Dress with Mesh Cutouts and Ruffle Skirt

This blog is really exciting for me: 1) I get to model an amazing Latin dress with mesh cutouts and a fun ruffle skirt. 2) It was made by Sherri Hansen, one of my...

Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles

May 21, 20194Comments

Rhinestone Glue: Which Is Right For Your Dress?

Are you adding or replacing rhinestones on a Country, Ballroom or figure skating dress? You need adhesive! In today’s post I offer the pros and cons about...

open back ice skating costume, 2019 adult nationals

Skating dresses

May 13, 20190Comments

Open Back Ice Skating Costume

Today’s post features an ice skating costume with sponge-painted details, an asymmetrical skirt and an open back with no mesh. I met Stephanie at the 2019...

sweetheart neckline, feminine ice skating dress, Kylie Self, Teresa Sigmon

Skating dresses

April 30, 20191Comments

Sweetheart Neckline Is Beautiful On Every Dress Style

Kylie, our model, recently competed at the 2019 Adult National Figure Skating Championships in Salt Lake City. In today’s post we talk about her cheery yellow, feminine...

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Skating dresses

April 22, 20190Comments

Properly Made Ice Dance Dress Worn At Adult Nationals 2019

Today’s video was filmed April 5, 2019 at the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships in Salt Lake City. This is the first of about ten blogs I filmed during the event,...

Sherri Hansen, Sew Like A Pro™ members and Teresa Sigmon . . . Smooth dance dress, ballgown, mesh

Ballgowns

March 26, 20191Comments

Sexy Smooth Dance Dress by Sherri, a Sew Like A Pro™ member

Today’s ballgown is a sexy Smooth dance dress impeccably sewn by Sherri Hansen, one of the Sew Like A Pro™ members. This style of ballgown is perfect for...

light blue ice skate dress, latin dance dress

Skating dresses

March 12, 20192Comments

Ice skate dress or Latin dance dress?

Is this an ice skate dress or a Latin dance dress? This versatile dress works for both. It would also make a great Two-Step or Country Cha dress since the skirt moves so well....

Ballgowns

February 5, 20191Comments

30-Year Hiatus, Ballroom Dancing Is Still Betty’s Love

Say “hey” to Betty in Oklahoma City! She agreed to model her brand new Smooth dance dress. She bought it ready-made, but added extra golden topaz rhinestones all...

Teresa Sigmon interviews synchro skating coach and dress designer, Jannika Lilja

Skating dresses

January 22, 20190Comments

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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