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FREE, TWO-PART DRESSMAKER MASTERCLASS. Perfect for ballroom dancers, country dancers, belly dancers, Argentine tango dancers, ice skaters and artistic roller skaters!

November 4, 20230Comments

Free Dressmaker Masterclass for ballroom dance and figure skating costumes

. . My DO WHAT YOU LOVE month is underway until the end of November. The entire month is full of sewing school sales and free dressmaker masterclasses! There are only a few more

Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles

July 20, 20215Comments

Tips for Sewing a Charmeuse Ballroom Dance Dress

Elegant ruching and heavily rhinestoned lace accentuate this satin charmeuse ballroom dance dress. Both ruching and the lace look fabulous, but they are made of non-stretch fabrics which can be uncomfortable

Smooth dance Dancesport ballgown was cut off to transform the gown into a sexy Latin dance dress.

Latin and Country dresses

July 6, 20210Comments

How to Create a Contrasting Yet Consistent Dress Design

When designing your Dancesport costume, do you struggle to create a consistent dress design that is still interesting? Combining consistency and contrast can be difficult, but today’s ballroom dancing dress has

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

Teresa Sigmon interviews synchro skating coach and dress designer, Jannika Lilja

Women's Skating dresses

January 22, 20190Comments

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

Interview Dancesport judge, Jenell Maranto, talks about women's ballroom dance costumes, ballroom dancing

Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles

June 17, 20187Comments

Dancesport judge, Jenell Maranto, talks about women’s ballroom costumes

Today's video is an extra special one. Why? To begin with, it's my first official interview and it's my first interview with a Dancesport judge talking about women's competition dresses so

5 steps to avoid overwhelm when trying to buy or design a competition Dancesport, Country or Skater dress. Teresa Sigmon.

Design Fundamentals - all dress styles

May 15, 20182Comments

Avoid Overwhelm When Buying or Designing A Dress

One of my Sew Like a Pro™ members posed the question on how to avoid overwhelm when choosing a dress: “There are thousands of design ideas out there. How do

Feathers are hot in the Dancesport, Country and Skate world. Do you want them on your dress?

Design Fundamentals - all dress styles

March 7, 20170Comments

Feathers Are Trending. Do You Want Them On Your Dress?

Feathers are a hot fashion statement in Dancesport, Country and skate dresses. Whether you're adding a high-impact feather arrangement near the neckline or ostrich boas to the hem of your dress,

Teresa Sigmon uses a color wheel to help choose perfect colors for competition Dancesport, Country and skate dresses

Design Fundamentals - all dress styles

August 9, 20160Comments

Perfect Colors for Dance and Skate Costumes

“How do I choose the best colors for my dance or skate costume?” is the question I tackle in today's blog. When it comes to choosing the perfect colors for ballroom,

Teresa Sigmon helps you discover your best colors and styles, design elements

Design Fundamentals - all dress styles

July 29, 20160Comments

Discover Your Best Colors And Styles

Over my years as a dancer and seamstress, I’ve heard hundreds of questions about choosing the best colors and styles for Latin and Country dresses, ballgowns and ice skating costumes. The

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