rhinestones – Sew Like A Pro™

December 17, 20240Comments

Rhinestone Bracelets for Ballroom and Belly Dance

Rhinestone bracelets are the perfect accessories to spice up your: Dancesport and Country dresses, artistic roller and figure skating costumes belly dance, salsa and other dance styles. Rhinestone bracelets, whether bangles

Latin dance skirt alterations, Duffy Betterton Dance Dress Couture

Alterations - all dress styles

December 3, 20240Comments

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

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Women's Skating dresses

November 12, 20242Comments

Criss Cross Ice Skating Dress

Today’s post features a fabulous crisscross ice skating dress worn by Jaclyn, who skates and coaches at the impressive Ice Den Chandler in Arizona. My favorite features are the rhinestoning colors

Fringe and lace Latin Dancesport dress, made by Dore Designs

Latin and Country dresses

January 16, 20243Comments

Lace and Fringe Latin Dancesport Dress

This lace and fringe Latin Dancesport dress is modeled by Nancy Smith, a ballroom dance student at 3Sixty Entertainment Powerhouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bless her heart, she agreed to

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, as 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

Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles

December 5, 20230Comments

How to Transfer Your Rhinestone Design to Your Dress

Are you ready to glue rhinestones on your country or ballroom dancing, artistic roller or figure skating dress? Adding rhinestones to a competition dance or skate costume is one of the

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

Women's Skating dresses

February 15, 20220Comments

Custom Figure Skating Juliet Dress

What happens when you are a figure skater who is also a huge Shakespeare fan? You skate to music from Romeo and Juliet, of course. And no routine is complete without

closup of neckline applique on burgundy latin dress

Latin and Country dresses

February 8, 20222Comments

Latin Dress With a Rhinestone Neckline Appliqué

For Latin and Country dance dresses with low-cut necklines, I often recommend adding a little bling to draw attention to the dancer’s face and to create the illusion of more

Women's Skating dresses

September 9, 20210Comments

Sequin Skate Dress With Slit Chiffon Skirt

Step aside, rhinestones. Today’s post features a sequin skate dress with ombré painting on a chiffon skirt. This figure skating costume may not have any rhinestones, but it certainly does

Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles

July 20, 20215Comments

Tips for Sewing a Charmeuse Ballroom Dance Dress

Elegant ruching and heavily rhinestoned lace accentuate this satin charmeuse ballroom dance dress. Both ruching and the lace look fabulous, but they are made of non-stretch fabrics which can be uncomfortable

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