*SLP™ Q&A replays

SLP™ Q&A replay December 8, 2018

. . Dianne’s Q#1: “I’m inserting a sleeve and it buckles (does not lie flat) at the front armhole. How do I fix this?”...

Alterations - all dress styles

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Ways to Change An Open Back For More Flattering Shape

Today’s post is part two in talking about ways to update an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress that is still in good shape and wearable — with some...

Betty and Teresa Sigmon in St. Louis hero pic, lengthen leotard for a better bust fit

Alterations - all dress styles

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Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better

Today’s post features an eighteen year-old dress that has stood the test of time and still looks great. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,...

How to Choose Ballroom Shoes, Country & Figure Skating Boots, ballroom photo by JoTa Dance Photography

Must-Know Dress Tips

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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...

Ballgowns

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How To Finish A Sewing School Member’s Ballgown

Today is part two in my interview with Teri, one of the Sew Like A Pro™ members. Tune in while we discuss possibilities for sewing and rhinestoning her first-ever...

stretch-lace-latin-dance-ice-dance-dress

Latin/Country/Skate

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Stretch lace for Latin, Country or Ice Dance dress

Today’s video was filmed in the elegant Overland Park Ballroom in Overland Park, Kansas at a studio created by my long-time friend, Amy Castro. (Fun fact: back...

Teresa's personal blogs

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Personal blog: My Five Month Cross-Country Journey

This has been a journey in every sense of the word: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. There is so much to say and hundreds of amazing photos to share. I almost...

Focal points: rhinestoned necklace and an open back are strong design elements that can be use on any style Ballroom, Country or Skate dress

Ballgowns

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Focal Points: Rhinestoned Necklace & Open Back

Today’s dress features an ornate rhinestoned necklace and a low cut back. While the featured dress is a Dancesport ballgown, these strong design elements can be...

Fringe and lace Latin Dancesport dress, made by Dore Designs

Latin/Country/Skate

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Fringe and Lace Latin Dancesport Dress

Our guest model today is Nancy Smith, a student at 3Sixty Entertainment Powerhouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She agreed to model her fringe and lace Dancesport dress...

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