WELCOME!
I am delighted you are interested in Sew Like A Pro™, the online sewing school for those who make (or want to make) Ballroom, Latin, Country and Skate dresses.
My mission is to help you realize your full potential as a designer and dressmaker so you, or your clients, always look and feel fabulous.
Do you know how to sew street clothes but have not had the courage to try making a competition dance or skate dress?
Have you tried making a dance or skate dress and it was so difficult that you vowed never to do it again?
Are you already making competition dresses for yourself and want the skills and confidence to sew for others at your local studio or rink?
Do you get tired of wearing the same dress over and over, but don't want to spend $1,000 - $10,000 on a new or custom-made costume?
Are you already an accomplished seamstress who wants professional training to hone your skills to improve client satisfaction while increasing your efficiency and profits?
If you answered YES to any of these questions,
my Sew Like A Pro™ training programs will revolutionize your dressmaking experience.
How do I know?
I created the school to teach you everything I wish I had known back in 1989 when I made my first competition ballroom dresses!
Don't worry. I’ve got your back... And your side, your sleeve, your skirt 😉
You can SEW do this.
Teresa Sigmon
What is the difference between
Dancesport, Country and Skate dresses?
Every woman has arms, legs and body curves.
Every woman moves, bends, stretches, spins, and jumps.
Every woman's dress must stay in place and look good on her.
So what is the difference between the dress styles?
Ruffles are fabulous on all dress styles. (Even ballgown skirts have ruffles.)
All dress styles use skirt yokes.
Both dancers and skaters love wearing mesh!
After looking at the images above, can you tell me what the differences are?
Every design is unique as it should be. Yes, there are subtle differences between the dress styles that allow it to adapt to its own style of dance or skate.
However, all of these dresses are made using 70% - 90% of the same construction principles. You will learn those principles in these Sew Like A Pro™ courses. You will learn everything you need to know to create competition-quality dresses like the ones you see above.
Whether you decide to enroll or not, I ask that you please let all types of competition dresses be your inspiration. Do not label dresses as "dance" or "skate" to the extent it hinders your ability to see the potential of every design. Keep an open mind, you will be a better designer and dressmaker if you do.
Look and feel fabulous in your Dancesport, Country or Skate dresses.
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Admire dresses by Sew Like A Pro™ members.
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What is Sew Like A Pro™?
Sew Like A Pro™ is the world's first and only interactive, online sewing school that teaches you how to design, pattern, cut, sew, fit and decorate professional quality ice and roller skate, Country, Latin and ballroom dresses for women.
Each comprehensive program is accessed through a private, member’s only website.
Three comprehensive sewing programs are available for immediate enrollment.
Complete Latin-Skate Program.
Complete Ballgown Program.
Complete+ for Latin Skate and Gowns is available as an upgrade after enrolling in either the Complete Latin-Skate or the Complete Ballgown Programs.
What should I know about the Sew Like A Pro™ courses?
WHAT IF I ONLY WANT TO LEARN ABOUT MAKING FLOATS OR RHINESTONING?
WHEN WILL THE INDIVIDUAL MODULES BE AVAILABLE?
Sorry, but at this point in time no individual modules are being released. I’m not sure when I will make those available.
For the foreseeable future I want to focus on what will most help you learn to SLP, which is, of course, the complete programs because they have everything you need in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence.
This video was filmed before the Complete Latin-Skate was it's own program.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE "BASIC" AND "ADVANCED" PROGRAMS?
Both COMPLETE programs contain comprehensive training that walk you through every step of the dressmaking process.
No short cuts or training is left out the “basic” program. No magic steps are included in the "Advanced" program.
Think of it in terms of cooking, a gourmet chef has impeccable must-know skills that allow her to make either a casual evening meal or a more complex 4-course dinner. No matter which type of meal she chooses to prepare, she uses the same basic skills.
More complex dishes require more ingredients and more sauces than quick meals. Gourmet dishes also require more time, more work and more experience to pull it all together.
So with that in mind, the concept of "basic" versus "advanced" is not as much sewing-related as it is design-based.
Scroll the remainder of this sub-page for all the written details in each module.
Truthfully, not all the training is included here. It wouldn't all fit on each page ... and I keep adding training videos or imagers to the membership site! Oh, I didn't say free upgrades are included? They are.
WHAT DO CURRENT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE COURSES?
Below are just a few of the comments members made on the community forum available at the bottom of each module page AND/OR on Facebook. This doesn't even show the emails boasting similar success and happiness with the course!
These are simple screenshots of the real thing, posted each step of the way.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
On the next page, you can watch a video, or read about, even more sewing school details and how the program can elevate your dressmaking skills like you never imagined.
On this same page, you may click any of the pink ENROLL buttons for payment plan options.
If you choose, you may register for the course and begin training immediately.
Get details about tuition, money back guarantee, time commitment and a full color brochure containing the exact course curriculum.
SEE WHAT SLP™ MEMBERS SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMS.
P.S. Sew Like A Pro™ has sewing school members from fourteen countries!
WHAT DO CURRENT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE COURSES?
Below are just a few of the comments members made on the community forum available at the bottom of each module page AND/OR on Facebook. This doesn't even show the emails boasting similar success and happiness with the course!
These are simple screenshots of the real thing, posted each step of the way.
See more work from SLP™ members.
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How To Use Sequin Fabric For Appliqués On A Dance Or Skate
Say hello to Sew Like A Pro™ member, Lauren Wilmore. She wants to creat
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Blue Fabric Flowers Are A Beautiful Focal Point
This gorgeous white fringe costume with handmade blue fabric flowers was made by one of my S
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Stretch Velvet Dancesport Fashion
Hello from Arizona, where I spent the day filming training material and blogs with three o
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How To Shorten A Bodice That Is Too Long
Have you ever tried on a Dancesport or Country dance costume that was too long in the body
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Latin Dance Dress with Mesh Cutouts and Ruffle Skirt
This blog is really exciting for me: 1) I get to model an amazing Latin dress with mesh cuto
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Sexy Smooth Dance Dress by Sherri, a Sew Like A Pro™ membe
Today's ballgown is a sexy Smooth dance dress impeccably sewn by Sherri Hansen
Learn about the Sew Like A Pro™ courses.
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Interview with a Sew Like A Pro™ online sewing school memb
My dream when I created Sew Like A Pro™ was to create an online sewing school that would help peop
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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
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[Sew Like A Pro™] Take a tour of the member's site
Are you curious what's REALLY in the world's first and best, member-only sewing school? Wa
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Vacation blog! Praise from a new Sew Like A Pro™ member
I made this impromptu video while on a road trip with my dad, traveling around the Ozark M
Watch the ten minute video montage above for a sneak-peek into the actual Sew Like A Pro™ courses.
Three comprehensive sewing programs are available for immediate enrollment.
Complete Latin-Skate Program.
Complete Ballgown Program.
Complete+ for Latin Skate and Gowns is available as an upgrade after enrolling in either the Complete Latin-Skate or the Complete Ballgown Programs.
Get details about tuition, money back guarantee, time commitment and a full color brochure containing the exact course curriculum.
