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when shopping for a ballroom dancing dress, competition ballroom dance costume, Smooth Dancesport ballgown
Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles
September 10, 20190Comments

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
Betty and Teresa Sigmon in St. Louis hero pic, lengthen leotard for a better bra fit
Alterations - all dress styles
July 17, 20180Comments

Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better

  Today's post features an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress that has stood the test of time and is in great condition. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,
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
what to look for when buying a used Dancesport ballgown needs a smaller skirt for today's American Style Smooth trends, Leslie Peterson
Alterations - all dress styles
June 5, 20182Comments

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
How to buy the best used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress - buy Latin dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
May 21, 20180Comments

How To Buy The Best Used Or Stock Dress For Dance Or Skate

  Are you in the market to buy a used or off-the-rack Latin, Country or Skate dress? If yes, this article is for you. P.S. Ballroom dancers and skaters, don't miss this video. 
How to do perfect leotard fittings on women's competition Ballroom, Country, Skate dresses.
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March 5, 20182Comments

Fabulous Leotard Fitting For Competition Ballroom, Skate Dresses

  Does your dance or skate leotard ride up at the bottom and fall off your shoulders? Do you have costume meltdowns that hinder your ability to perform your best?
Redesign an off-the-rack Dancesport ballgown to be more flattering
Alterations - all dress styles
December 12, 20170Comments

RE-DESIGN: a bargain dance dress gets a make-over

  Buying a bargain dancesport ballgown or skate dress can save you a lot of money. But it can also cause a lot of headaches since the dress may not not
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
The online sewing school to sew mesh, skirt yokes, fringe
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September 12, 20160Comments

Showcase Sew Like A Pro™ Students’ Work

  SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 When I created the SEW LIKE A PRO™  online sewing school, I had a dream of teaching ballroom and country dancers, ice and roller skaters how to make
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
How to turn a wedding dress into a dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
June 10, 20150Comments

How to turn a wedding dress into a Dancesport ballgown

  Today's video is an exciting one. It's a wedding dress transformation into a custom-dyed ballgown. Pat, a long-time client, found her true love late in life. I was delighted she asked
Mesh Sleeves, Sew Like a Pro™
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
April 8, 20150Comments

Client Fitting with a Focus on Sleeves

  Meet one of my heroes and our model in this video, 82 year-old Faye. She competes in Dancesport Latin, American Smooth and has just begun Standard. Let me tell you,
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