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Women's Skating dresses
November 12, 20242Comments

Criss Cross Ice Skating Dress

  Today’s post features a fabulous crisscross ice skating dress worn by Jaclyn, who skates and coaches at the impressive Ice Den Chandler in Arizona. My favorite features are the rhinestoning colors
Fringe and lace Latin Dancesport dress, made by Dore Designs
Latin and Country dresses
January 16, 20243Comments

Lace and Fringe Latin Dancesport Dress

    This lace and fringe Latin Dancesport dress is modeled by Nancy Smith, a ballroom dance student at 3Sixty Entertainment Powerhouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Bless her heart, she agreed to
Bling Party 2023: A festive online masterclass​ offered by Sew Like A Pro™ for rhinestones, sequins and decorations for ballroom dance, country and line dance, ​a​s well as figure skating, ice dance and artistic roller skating dresses.
Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles
December 12, 20238Comments

Bling Party 2023: A Sparkling Rhinestone Masterclass

Do you need help placing your rhinestone designs onto your ballroom, country or skate dresses so it looks best on your body?  Are you afraid to glue the decorations on
Teresa Sigmon shares three sewing alterations to change and update this Dancesport ballgown.
Alterations - all dress styles
March 7, 20230Comments

Three Steps To Change A Dancesport Gown

  A decade after it was made, this Smooth Dancesport ballgown is too beautiful to retire.  Plus, it is in near perfect condition so why would she sell it or leave
3-day back neckline design challenge for women's ballroom, country and skate costumes, APR 20-22
Design Fundamentals - all dress styles
March 29, 20224Comments

Back Neckline Dress Design Challenge, 3 free days of training

  Are you tired of struggling with dance and skate dresses that offer poor bust support?  What about the back of your costumes?  Do they look neglected or disconnected from the
Alterations - all dress styles
March 1, 20222Comments

Tired of your Latin dance skirt? Make TWO detachable skirts!

Are you tired of your Latin dance skirt, or ice skating skirt, and want a new look? Well, I was tired of not showcasing this awesome BEFORE and AFTER dress so
ballroom dance practice wear leotards
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
April 13, 20212Comments

Tips for Sewing Ballroom Dance Practice Wear

It is time for a closet tour featuring lots of ballroom dance practice wear, all handmade by one of my sewing school members, Carol.   Join me as I tour the leotards
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Women's Skating dresses
May 4, 20200Comments

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
keyhole back design ice dance dress, Alyssa, Tammy Jimenez, Ice Den Chandler, hero
Women's Skating dresses
January 28, 20200Comments

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
Vogue pattern ballroom dance dress, accessories, hero
Ballgowns
January 21, 20200Comments

Vogue Pattern Used By Novice Dressmaker To Create Ballroom Dance Dress

  If you sew, you know that making a gown using a  Vogue pattern  to create an evening gown is very different from making a competition ballroom dancing dress or an
Sherri Hansen, dressmaker, Latin dance dress mesh cutouts, ruffle skirt, Booth Dancesport Ballroom Denver, Teresa Sigmon
Latin and Country dresses
June 25, 20193Comments

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 cutouts and a fun ruffle skirt.  2) It was made by Sherri
open back ice skating costume, 2019 adult nationals
Women's Skating dresses
May 13, 20192Comments

Open Back Ice Skating Costume

  Today’s post features an ice skating costume with sponge-painted details, an asymmetrical skirt and an open back with no mesh.     I met Stephanie at the 2019 Adult National Figure Skating Championships
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