Add Sleeves to a Dancesport Ballgown
Want to transform the look of your Dancesport ballgown? Add sleeves or an accent focal point such as a large rhinestone necklace.
This gorgeous black Smooth dance dress featured in today's
Global sewing terms for dance and skate dresses
What are global sewing terms used when making women's dance and skate dresses?
This fabulous question was posed during a recent WORK FLOW 3-day Masterclass event. Lene, a participant from Denmark,
Goodness For You: fate or destiny?
FATE sounds fatalistic, doesn't it?
DESTINY sounds like we humans may have some control over what happens.
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Have you ever felt like everything you tried was boomed? As if you have a
The Perfect Bra Cup For Your Dance or Skate Dress
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with the bra cups that are sewn in our dance and skate costumes.
They're too hard, too soft, too flimsy, too small, too big,
Sequin Skate Dress With Slit Chiffon Skirt
Step aside, rhinestones. Today’s post features a sequin skate dress with ombré painting on a chiffon skirt. This figure skating costume may not have any rhinestones, but it certainly does
Tips for Sewing a Charmeuse Ballroom Dance Dress
Elegant ruching and heavily rhinestoned lace accentuate this satin charmeuse ballroom dance dress.
Both ruching and the lace look fabulous, but they are made of non-stretch fabrics which can be uncomfortable
Latin Dress with Long Lean Lines
5 Key design elements for long, lean lines
Steep asymmetrical neckline that begins on the shoulder.
Vertical lace detailing in a bright accent color that pops against the dark dress.
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Making dance and skate costumes can be a long and stressful ordeal. Knowing why you love some aspects of dressmaking and despise others can
Stretch Fabric DOs and DON’Ts for ballroom dancing and figure skating dresses
Choosing the right stretch fabrics for a ballroom, Country or skate dress can be nerve wracking. Fabrics can make or break your costume – and your confidence.
I learned that
Sew Princess Seams To Help Sweetheart Neckline Leotard Fit Better
One of my sewing school members was working on her dance leotard with a sweetheart neckline when she ran into minor problems sewing princess seams.
I want to share this Sew
Rhinestone Bracelets for Ballroom and Belly Dance
Rhinestone bracelets are the perfect accessories to spice up your:
Dancesport and Country dresses,
artistic roller and figure skating costumes
belly dance, salsa and other dance styles.
Rhinestone bracelets, whether bangles
Latin Dance Skirt Alterations to Fix a Short, Tight Skirt
In the world of Dancesport dress consignment, Latin dance skirt alterations are commonplace. When you buy a used dance dress, it is rare to find a perfect fit. Oftentimes, some