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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...

what to look for when buying a used Dancesport ballgown needs a smaller skirt for today's American Style Smooth trends, Leslie Peterson

Ballgowns

Dresses 4 Sale

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What To Look For When Buying A Ready-Made Or Used Ballgown

Today’s guest model is Leslie Peterson, a former client of mine. I made this American Smooth ballgown for her in 1998 when she was actively competing with her...

How to buy the best used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress - buy Latin dance dress

Latin/Country/Skate

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How To Buy The Best Used or Off-The-Rack Skate or Latin Dress

Are you in the market to buy a used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress? If yes, this article is for you. P.S. Ballroom dancers, don’t miss this...

5 steps to avoid overwhelm when trying to buy or design a competition Dancesport, Country or Skater dress. Teresa Sigmon.

Psychology

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Avoid Overwhelm When Buying or Designing A Dress

One of my Sew Like a Pro™ members posed the question: “There are thousands of design ideas out there. How do I make a decision for myself or my daughter without...

Sewing Tools & Tips

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Pretty, Efficient Home Sewing Room

Most dressmakers have a home sewing room, not a large office space where they can store a million sewing items and not worry about it being tidy or pretty. If...

decorative back straps create beautiful bust support

Design Fundamentals

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Decorative Back Straps For Your Dancesport, Country or Skate Dress

Bust support is crucial in competition Ballroom, Country and Skate dresses. After all, we spin, we bend, we stretch, we move in all sort of ways that do not happen in...

How to make a round tummy look flat (for Ballroom, Country and Skater costumes)

Design Fundamentals

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How To Make A Round Tummy Look Flat

Let’s talk about tummies! …. (Are you thinking, “Do we really have to?”) The classic, Renaissance female tummy is round and voluptuous...

Learn to make competition ballroom, country and skate dresses. Online sewing courses available for all skill levels.

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Interview with a Sew Like A Pro™ online sewing class member

My dream when I created Sew Like A Pro™ was to create an online sewing school that would help people (mostly women, of course) turn their dreams into something they...

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