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.
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How To Shorten A Bodice That Is Too Long
Have you ever tried on a competition skate or dance costume that was too long in the body.... and then you wondered how to fix it?
Today's blog features Kerry, one
How To Make A Round Tummy Look Flat
Let's talk about a round tummy! .... Are you thinking, "Do we really have to?"
History of a round tummy
The classic, Renaissance female tummy is round and voluptuous signifying health and
Weight Loss Alterations for Women’s Ballroom Dance Costumes
Liesl, the model for the Complete Ballgown Program in the Sew Like A Pro™ online sewing school, needs several weight loss alterations to her new ballgown. Why? Liesl made a
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 last week's WORK FLOW 3-day Masterclass event. Lene, a participant from Denmark,
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.
Latin Dress With a Rhinestone Neckline Appliqué
For Latin and Country dance dresses with low-cut necklines, I often recommend adding a little bling to draw attention to the dancer’s face and to create the illusion of more
How To Price A Used Skate or Ballroom Dress For Resale
It's time to address the skeleton in your closet. You know which one I'm talking about — made of fabric, has lots of rhinestones, cost several hundred or thousands of
A Challenging Custom Ballroom Dress Commission
If you make ballroom dancewear (or skate or belly dance costumes), you know how complicated sewing and fitting these dance dresses can be! Every stretch fabric and every design is
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
How to Create a Contrasting Yet Consistent Dress Design
When designing your Dancesport costume, do you struggle to create a consistent dress design that is still interesting?
Combining consistency and contrast can be difficult, but today’s ballroom dancing dress has
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.
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