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budget ballgown, HERO, Danika Golden
Alterations - all dress styles
November 19, 20190Comments

Budget Ballgown- What To Keep Or Change?

  Many amateur ballroom dancers are on a tight costume budget.  Likewise with new ballroom dancing instructors who teach mostly because they love to dance, not because they have the money
quick change ice skating costume, Tammy Jimenez dressmaker, Hairspray musical, Tracy Turnblad, I can hear the bells
Women's Skating dresses
October 8, 20198Comments

Quick Change Ice Skating Costume

  Don't blink: you'll miss this week's quick change ice skating costume!   Gianna, a skater at the Ice Den Chandler, in Arizona, models her quick change costume that she wore for her
lace ballroom dance dress, ballroom dancing costume
Alterations - all dress styles
July 8, 20198Comments

7 Ways to Update a Lace Ballroom Dance Dress

Our model Pat wears her vibrant pink, lace ballroom dance dress. This Dancesport ballgown is eighteen years old and she wants to update it. Join Pat and I as we
Betty and Teresa Sigmon in St. Louis hero pic, lengthen leotard for a better bra fit
Alterations - all dress styles
July 17, 20180Comments

Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better

  Today's post features an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress that has stood the test of time and is in great condition. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,
How to buy the best used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress - buy Latin dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
May 21, 20180Comments

How To Buy The Best Used Or Stock Dress For Dance Or Skate

  Are you in the market to buy a used or off-the-rack Latin, Country or Skate dress? If yes, this article is for you. P.S. Ballroom dancers and skaters, don't miss this video. 
Redesign an off-the-rack Dancesport ballgown to be more flattering
Alterations - all dress styles
December 12, 20170Comments

RE-DESIGN: a bargain dance dress gets a make-over

  Buying a bargain dancesport ballgown or skate dress can save you a lot of money. But it can also cause a lot of headaches since the dress may not not
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
lace ballroom dance dress with Standard floats
Alterations - all dress styles
November 25, 20140Comments

Create a more flattering backline

  Do you need to create a more flattering backline because  your body shape or size changed since you first made or purchased your dress?   Watch this video to learn how
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