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Ballgowns
February 5, 20190Comments

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.
open back Latin dance dress, criss cross straps offer bust support
Alterations - all dress styles
November 5, 20180Comments

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 --
decorative back straps create beautiful bust support
Design Fundamentals - all dress styles
April 16, 20180Comments

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
country dancer, Sew Like A Pro™ member, Patsy, performs in a country and swing dance competition wearing a dress she made!
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July 6, 20170Comments

Meet SLP™ Member & Country Competitor

  This is as close to a "live" video as I've ever done. Country dancer Patsy and I met for the first time today. We filmed on location at the Portland Dance
Big Impact sewing alterations include changing the back neckline by adding decorative criss cross straps and embroidered mesh lace sleeves.
Alterations - all dress styles
November 14, 20160Comments

Big Impact With Only Three Alterations

  This is part two of two in which we transformed a Dancesport ballgown using only three alterations. If you missed the first video, check out this blog: Three Steps to Change
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