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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
Animal print Latin Dancesport dress need sewing alterations to shorten a long leotard bodice and create better bust support.
Sewing Tools & Tips - all dress styles
April 4, 20234Comments

How To Shorten A Bodice That Is Too Long

  Have you ever tried on a competition skate or dance costume that was too long in the body.... and then you wondered how to fix it? Today's blog features Kerry, one
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
Smooth dance Dancesport ballgown was cut off to transform the gown into a sexy Latin dance dress.
Latin and Country dresses
July 6, 20210Comments

How to Create a Contrasting Yet Consistent Dress Design

  When designing your Dancesport costume, do you struggle to create a consistent dress design that is still interesting? Combining consistency and contrast can be difficult, but today’s ballroom dancing dress has
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
dance dress couture inventory, dance dress consignment shop
Must-Know Dress Tips - all dress styles
December 8, 20202Comments

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
design a dress, Tammy Arriola Sew Like A Pro dressmaker, Latin dance dress, ballroom dance costume, red fabric flowers
Latin and Country dresses
November 3, 20205Comments

How to Design a Dress for Competitive Ballroom Dancing

How to Design a Dress Have ever tried to design a dress for competitive Country, Line dance or ballroom dancing?   Then you know how difficult it can be because there are
Women's Skating dresses
October 6, 20200Comments

Morticia Addams Inspired Black Lace Figure Skating Dress

  Do you remember Morticia Addams from The Addams Family? The original television showed played for only two seasons beginning in 1964.  Despite a short television life, the show inspired a loyal
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
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