5-Day Ballgown Design Challenge
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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
Three Keyhole Back Design for Figure Skating Dress
A keyhole back is a common design for figure skating dresses.
Why not?
They're fast to open or close and eliminate the need for a full back zipper.
What makes today’s keyhole back
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
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
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
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
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
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
30-Year Hiatus, Ballroom Dancing Is Still Betty’s Love
Say "hey" to Betty in Oklahoma City!
She agreed to model her brand new Smooth dance dress. She bought it ready-made, but added extra golden topaz rhinestones all over the bodice.
Interview with Synchro Skate Dress Designer and Coach, Jannika Lilja
I had the pleasure of meeting synchro skate dress designer and coach, Jannika Lilja, in 2018 at her home sewing studio in Durham, North Carolina.
I really enjoyed interviewing one of
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 --