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
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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
Three Keyhole Back Design for Figure Skating Dress
A keyhole back is a common design for figure skating and artistic roller skating dresses.
And why not?
They're quick and easy to open or close. Plus, keyhole openings eliminate the need
How to Design a Dress for Competitive Ballroom Dancing
How to Design a Dress
Have ever tried to design a dress for competitive Country, Line dance or ballroom dancing? Then you know how difficult it can be because there are
Blue Fabric Flowers Are A Beautiful Focal Point
This gorgeous white fringe costume with handmade blue fabric flowers was made by one of my Sew Like a Pro™ members, Tammy Arriola. I got to model since her daughter,
How To Choose A Costume When Everything Fits
When shopping for a ballroom dance costume do you feel overwhelmed with choices?
In today's post, we see Carlye in her fourth video. She is a professional competitor and ballroom
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
Ways to Change An Open Back For More Flattering Shape
Today's post is part two in talking about ways to update an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress with an open back that is still in good shape and wearable --
What To Look For When Buying A Ready-Made Or Used Ballgown
Today's guest, modeling a used Dancesport ballgown, is Leslie Peterson, a former client of mine.
I made this American Smooth ballgown for her in 1998 when she was actively competing with her
Decorative Back Straps For Your Dancesport, Country or Ice Skating Dress
Bust support is crucial in competition Ballroom, Country and Skate dresses, which is why decorative back straps are a commonly used.
After all, we spin, we bend, we stretch, we move
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
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