Goodness For You: fate or destiny?
FATE sounds fatalistic, doesn't it?
DESTINY sounds like we humans may have some control over what happens.
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This time last week I was SEW excited to host the first of several live
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Goodness For You: Allow “Ease” To Help You
Have you ever noticed that when you repeatedly say the dress you're making is not going well, that it seems to take even longer to finish?
And does it also seem
A Challenging Custom Ballroom Dress Commission
If you make ballroom dancewear (or skate or belly dance costumes), you know how complicated sewing and fitting these dance dresses can be! Every stretch fabric and every design is
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
Goodness For You: Who are you NOT to feel good?
I am certain we humans and animals were not put on this beautiful planet to suffer.
I am equally certain we are here to feel amazing, to be bold and beautiful.
One
Global sewing terms for dance and skate dresses
What are global sewing terms used when making women's dance and skate dresses?
This fabulous question was posed during last week's WORK FLOW 3-day Masterclass event. Lene, a participant from Denmark,
The Perfect Bra Cup For Your Dance or Skate Dress
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with the bra cups that are sewn in our dance and skate costumes.
They're too hard, too soft, too flimsy, too small, too big,
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Making dance and skate costumes can be a long and stressful ordeal. Knowing why you love some aspects of dressmaking and despise others can
May every day be Thanks-giving
Happy Day and Thanks-Giving to you!
In case you’re a history buff, our American Thanksgiving Day began in 1621 as gratitude for the autumn harvest, a better life and potential new
Success story: sew ballroom dance dresses for income
Success story: online sewing school
I run an online sewing school with a very specific focus of teaching people to make competition-quality Argentine tango, Salsa, ballroom and country dance dresses, as
How to Cut Stunning Lace Applique Motifs
Lace appliqué motifs make beautiful embellishments for dance and skate costumes.
Of course, I am a little biased towards ballroom dance and country dancing costumes, Salsa dance, Argentine tango dresses, ice
How to snip a waistband for a smoother look
We all love wearing beautiful dance and skate dresses that help us look amazing. But we also have a love-hate relationship with what goes underneath: fishnets, pantyhose, or tights.
In some