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How to turn a wedding dress into a dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
June 10, 20150Comments

How to turn a wedding dress into a Dancesport ballgown

  Today's video is an exciting one. It's a wedding dress transformation into a custom-dyed ballgown. Pat, a long-time client, found her true love late in life. I was delighted she asked
Teresa Sigmon reveals the contents in her personal travel sewing kit especially for skaters and Dancesport and Country dancers.
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
May 17, 20150Comments

Pack A Petite But Powerful Travel Sewing Kit

  If you are a skater or dancer - or the parent of a skater or dancer - you need to carry a travel sewing kit with you on every trip
How to create longer-looking legs, Sew Like a Pro™
Latin and Country dresses
April 22, 20150Comments

How to create longer-looking legs

  I love this style and color combination on Pat, our model. The dress is sexy yet sophisticated and age-appropriate without being boring. It also has a lot of little surprises
Mesh Sleeves, Sew Like a Pro™
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
April 8, 20150Comments

Client Fitting with a Focus on Sleeves

  Meet one of my heroes and our model in this video, 82 year-old Faye. She competes in Dancesport Latin, American Smooth and has just begun Standard. Let me tell you,
Asymmetrical Neckline, Sew Like a Pro™
Ballgowns
March 2, 20150Comments

Is an Asymmetrical Neckline right for you?

  Is an asymmetrical neckline right for you? Join me today and find out! In this video, I had the privilege of filming on location at one of Dance Fit Oregon's studios. Pat
Turn a store bought dress into a competition ballgown, Sew Like a Pro™
Alterations - all dress styles
January 15, 20150Comments

Bargain Dress Becomes A Dancesport or Ice Skating Costume

  One way to save money and still get a great dress is to pick a bargain dress from your favorite clothing store and customize it to fit your Ballroom, Latin,
Look and feel better fast, Sew Like a Pro™
Teresa's personal blogs
January 6, 20150Comments

Look and feel better fast

  Smile or laugh. Yes, it's that easy. It works on the physiological, chemical and emotional levels. And, it works when you're dancing or skating - as well as in real life. This
lace ballroom dance dress with Standard floats
Alterations - all dress styles
November 25, 20140Comments

Create a more flattering backline

  Do you need to create a more flattering backline because  your body shape or size changed since you first made or purchased your dress?   Watch this video to learn how
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