Ballroom Dance Dress Consignment & Boutique Store
How and where to sell your ballroom dancing dresses is a question I have been asked many times over the decades. The primary two options are to sell the costume
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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
Ice skate dress or Latin dance dress?
Is this an ice skate dress or a Latin dance dress? This versatile dress works for both. It would also make a great Two-Step or Country Cha dress since the
Pretty, Practical Smooth Gown
What does it take to have a competition Smooth Dancesport gown that is both pretty and practical?
Pretty: Lots of rhinestones in an ornate pattern.
Practical: Snaps in the crotch to make
Stretch lace for Latin, Country or Ice Dance dress
Today's video was filmed in the elegant Overland Park Ballroom in Overland Park, Kansas at a studio created by my long-time friend, Amy Castro. (Fun fact: back in the 1990s, Amy
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
Stretch Velvet for Skater Dress or Specialty Dancesport Routine
Stretch velvet is a versatile fabric that looks fabulous for skater dresses, competition Country or Dancesport dresses.
The fabric is elegant, durable and looks great for many wearings.
I tell my clients
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
Decorate A Dance or Skate Dress with Lace
Decorate your dance or skate costumes with lace. It's a beautiful way to create a repeating rhinestone pattern. It can be feminine, striking or nearly invisible when covered with heavy
Weight loss alterations for Dancesport and Ice Skating dresses
Liesl, the model for the Complete Basic Ballgown Program, made a lot of dietary improvements and has shed pounds and inches since I made this dress for her sixteen months