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country dancer, Sew Like A Pro™ member, Patsy, performs in a country and swing dance competition wearing a dress she made!
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July 6, 20170Comments

Meet SLP™ Member & Country Competitor

  This is as close to a "live" video as I've ever done. Country dancer Patsy and I met for the first time today. We filmed on location at the Portland Dance
10 ways to change a Ballroom, Latin, Country or Skate dress
Design Fundamentals - all dress styles
May 8, 20172Comments

10 Ways To Change A Ballroom or Skate Dress

  Almost every Dancesport, Country or Skate dress can be changed for weight loss or weight gain, to update it for changing trends, or to give it a fresh look so
5 key design elements for a competition Dancesport ballgown
Ballgowns
April 24, 20172Comments

Strong Design Elements Make A Ballgown Shine

  Design elements can make or break a competition Dancesport, Country or skate dress. If your dress has too many design elements, the audience gets confused as to where on the dress
Learn to sew mesh, skirt yokes, fringe skirts for Ballroom Smooth dancing dress, Latin dance dress, Country dance dress, ice skating costume
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March 16, 20170Comments

Learn to sew mesh, skirt yokes, fringe

  Get the training you need to easily create accent cut-aways and sew mesh, skirt yokes, fringe for Ballroom, Latin, Country and skate dresses. Get the professional tools you want to successfully create dresses
Feathers are hot in the Dancesport, Country and Skate world. Do you want them on your dress?
Design Fundamentals - all dress styles
March 7, 20170Comments

Feathers Are Trending. Do You Want Them On Your Dress?

Feathers are a hot fashion statement in Dancesport, Country and skate dresses. Whether you're adding a high-impact feather arrangement near the neckline or ostrich boas to the hem of your dress,
Alterations - all dress styles
February 7, 20170Comments

Three Looks For A Latin Or Skate Dress

Dancers and skaters don't always have the time or money to invest in a brand-new dress every time they want to wear a new look. If you are familiar with this
Teresa Sigmon shares how to dye flesh color elastic
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
January 23, 20172Comments

How To Dye Flesh Color Elastic

  Today’s blog addresses a great question posed by a Sew Like A Pro™ subscriber concerning flesh color elastic: "I can’t find flesh color elastic to use for shoulder straps. How do
This Moment - lessons from my cat and dog
Teresa's personal blogs
January 11, 20170Comments

In This Moment: Lessons From My Cat And Dog

    I live in Portland, Oregon U.S.A. This is a city that seldom gets snow and when we do, it is only a little bit that melts in a day or
Teresa's personal blogs
December 27, 20160Comments

Stop And Appreciate Beauty All Around You

a On December 25th, 2016 I spent a glorious day alone on the Oregon coast at Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge.   The magnificence of that day inspired me to share an
fringe in action, Teresa Sigmon shares tips on choosing, making or altering competition Dancesport, Country of Skate dresses.
Latin and Country dresses
December 12, 20162Comments

Fun, Fabulous Fringe for Latin and Skate Skirts

  Have you ever wondered whether or not you should have fringe on your Latin or skate dress? You are in the right place to get the pros and cons of
Big Impact sewing alterations include changing the back neckline by adding decorative criss cross straps and embroidered mesh lace sleeves.
Alterations - all dress styles
November 14, 20160Comments

Big Impact With Only Three Alterations

  This is part two of two in which we transformed a Dancesport ballgown using only three alterations. If you missed the first video, check out this blog: Three Steps to Change
how to make ballroom dance dress, latin dance costume, mesh sleeves
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October 8, 20160Comments

FAQ about Sew Like a Pro™

  Do you have questions about dressmaking or Sew Like a Pro? I want to make sure you hear the answers you need, straight from me.   WHY DID I CREATE AN ONLINE SEWING
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