May every day be Thanks-giving
Happy Day and Thanks-Giving to you!
In case you’re a history buff, our American Thanksgiving Day began in 1621 as gratitude for the autumn harvest, a better life and potential new
Criss Cross Ice Skating Dress
Today’s post features a fabulous crisscross ice skating dress worn by Jaclyn, who skates and coaches at the impressive Ice Den Chandler in Arizona.
My favorite features are the rhinestoning colors
Morticia Addams Inspired Black Lace Figure Skating Dress
Do you remember Morticia Addams from The Addams Family?
The original television showed played for only two seasons beginning in 1964. Despite a short television life, the show inspired a loyal
How to Make Imitation Beaded Fringe
This Chrisanne Clover dress has some cool beaded fringe, right?
Except…wait a minute. Take a closer look.
This fringe isn't beaded at all.
In fact, it's not beaded or chainette fringe!
It is rhinestoned
Success story: sew ballroom dance dresses for income
Success story: online sewing school
I run an online sewing school with a very specific focus of teaching people to make competition-quality Argentine tango, Salsa, ballroom and country dance dresses, as
Velvet Red Figure Skating Dress with Invisible Back Zipper
An invisible zipper is well-hidden on this velvet red figure skating dress.
An invisible zipper is one of my favorite ways for getting in and out of a ballroom
Figure Skating Dress With Seamless Mesh Sleeves
This stunning purple black ice skating costume has a fabulous skirt detail, matching trunks, dramatic rhinestoning and seamless mesh sleeves. We will talk about all that in today's post.
This
How To Use Sequin Fabric For Appliqués On A Dance Or Skate Leotard?
Say hello to Sew Like A Pro™ member, Lauren Wilmore.
She wants to create a sweetheart neckline gown using a sequin fabric similar to this sequin dress she previously made for
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 the Dancesport
How to Cut Stunning Lace Applique Motifs
Lace appliqué motifs make beautiful embellishments for dance and skate costumes.
Of course, I am a little biased towards ballroom dance and country dancing costumes, Salsa dance, Argentine tango dresses, ice
How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
We all love wearing beautiful dance and skate dresses that help us look amazing. But we also have a love-hate relationship with what goes underneath: fishnets, pantyhose, or tights.
In some
How To Store Your Competition Skate or Dance Dress
Once you purchased, made, or altered that perfect performance dress for dance or skate, you must consider how to store your dress so it will last for years to come.