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,
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How To Price A Used Skate or Ballroom Dress For Resale
It's time to address the skeleton in your closet. You know which one I'm talking about — made of fabric, has lots of rhinestones, cost several hundred or thousands of
Latin Dance Skirt Alterations to Fix a Short, Tight Skirt
In the world of Dancesport dress consignment, Latin dance skirt alterations are commonplace. When you buy a used dance dress, it is rare to find a perfect fit. Oftentimes, some
Weight Loss Alterations for Women’s Ballroom Dance Costumes
Liesl, the model for the Complete Ballgown Program in the Sew Like A Pro™ online sewing school, needs several weight loss alterations to her new ballgown. Why? Liesl made a
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
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