Skip to content
Sew Like A Pro™
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • LEARN
    • Private Coaching
    • Essential Workshops
    • Rhinestone+Bling courses
    • Sewing Business Academy
    • Fabulous Fitting Techniques
  • CONTACT
  • MEMBER SITE
  • Close Search Form
    Open Search Form
Tag

multi-style dress

Focal points: rhinestoned necklace and an open back are strong design elements that can be use on any style Ballroom, Country or Skate dress
Ballgowns
January 6, 20242Comments

Focal Points: Rhinestoned Necklace & Open Back

Today's dress showcases an ornate rhinestoned necklace and a low cut back. This the second video featuring Nancy. The great thing about doing back-to-back blogs with the same woman in two
Bling Party 2023: A festive online masterclass​ offered by Sew Like A Pro™ for rhinestones, sequins and decorations for ballroom dance, country and line dance, ​a​s well as figure skating, ice dance and artistic roller skating dresses.
Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles
December 12, 20238Comments

Bling Party 2023: A Sparkling Rhinestone Masterclass

Do you need help placing your rhinestone designs onto your ballroom, country or skate dresses so it looks best on your body?  Are you afraid to glue the decorations on
Alterations - all dress styles
March 1, 20222Comments

Tired of your Latin dance skirt? Make TWO detachable skirts!

Are you tired of your Latin dance skirt, or ice skating skirt, and want a new look? Well, I was tired of not showcasing this awesome BEFORE and AFTER dress so
ballroom dance practice wear leotards
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
April 13, 20212Comments

Tips for Sewing Ballroom Dance Practice Wear

It is time for a closet tour featuring lots of ballroom dance practice wear, all handmade by one of my sewing school members, Carol.   Join me as I tour the leotards
imitation beaded fringe rhinestoned ribbon chrisanne clover,
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
July 28, 20202Comments

How to Make Imitation Beaded Fringe

    This Chrisanne Clover dress has some cool beaded fringe, right?   Except…wait a minute. Take a closer look. This fringe isn't beaded at all. In fact, it's not beaded or chainette fringe! It is rhinestoned
quick change ice skating costume, Tammy Jimenez dressmaker, Hairspray musical, Tracy Turnblad, I can hear the bells
Women's Skating dresses
October 8, 20198Comments

Quick Change Ice Skating Costume

  Don't blink: you'll miss this week's quick change ice skating costume!   Gianna, a skater at the Ice Den Chandler, in Arizona, models her quick change costume that she wore for her
iridescent chiffon, georgette, organza ballgown skirt, star-point dance skirt, Standard ballroom dress, smooth dance dress, rhinestones, Dancesport dress, ballroom dancing dress, Teresa Sigmon, online sewing course
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.
country dancer, Sew Like A Pro™ member, Patsy, performs in a country and swing dance competition wearing a dress she made!
* Sew Like A Pro™ class info
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
10 ways to change a Ballroom, Latin, Country or Skate dress
Design Fundamentals - all dress styles
May 8, 20172Comments

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
5 key design elements for a competition Dancesport ballgown
Ballgowns
April 24, 20172Comments

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
Teresa Sigmon, creator of the SEW LIKE A PRO™ training series, teaching YOU to make professional quality dance and skate costumes
Youth/Amateur
March 2, 20160Comments

Nina’s (age 9) Standard & Latin costume is ready

  I recently made a youth ballroom dance costume for nine-year-old Nina. When Nina, her mother Liza and I met, the nine-year old was calm and confident, knowing exactly which colors
Making youth Latin dance costumes, Teresa Sigmon, Sew Like a Pro™
Youth/Amateur
January 11, 20160Comments

Sew your own youth Latin dance costumes

  How fun! Today's video features competitive ballroom dancers Nina (age 9) and Lazar (age 11), and the youth Latin dance costumes I made them. I want to introduce them to
« Older Articles

CATEGORIES

  • * Sew Like A Pro™ class info (7)
  • Alterations – all dress styles (17)
  • Ballgowns (10)
  • Design Fundamentals – all dress styles (10)
  • Latin and Country dresses (11)
  • Must-Know Dress Tips – all dress styles (12)
  • Sewing Business (1)
  • Sewing Tools & Tips – all dress styles (20)
  • SLP™ member Mentorship Q&A replays (3)
  • Teresa's personal blogs (16)
  • Women's Skating dresses (18)
  • Youth/Amateur (3)

Want trade secrets on making Dancesport, Country & Skate dresses?

Get the Sew Like A Pro™ newsletter!

100% Privacy Guaranteed. We will never share your information.

RECENT POSTS

  • Stretch Fabric DOs and DON’Ts for ballroom dancing and figure skating dresses
  • Sew Princess Seams To Help Sweetheart Neckline Leotard Fit Better
  • Rhinestone Bracelets for Ballroom and Belly Dance
  • Latin Dance Skirt Alterations to Fix a Short, Tight Skirt
  • May every day be Thanks-giving
  • Criss Cross Ice Skating Dress
  • Success story: sew ballroom dance dresses for income
  • Sexy Smooth Dance Dress by Sherri, a Sew Like A Pro™ member
  • How to Cut Stunning Lace Applique Motifs
  • How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
  • How To Store Your Competition Skate or Dance Dress
  • Lace and Fringe Latin Dancesport Dress
Sew Like A Pro™

© 2014-2025 Sew Like A Pro™.   All Rights Reserved.