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Alterations - all dress styles
March 1, 20262Comments

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
Adult Skating dresses
February 15, 20260Comments

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, 20262Comments

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
Adult Skating dresses
September 9, 20250Comments

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
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
Adult Skating dresses
October 6, 20240Comments

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, 20242Comments

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
invisible back zipper red velvet ice skating costume Wendy_hero
Adult Skating dresses
May 4, 20240Comments

Velvet Red Figure Skating Dress with Invisible Back Zipper

An invisible zipper is well-hidden on this velvet red figure skating dress. An invisible zipper is one of my favorite ways for getting in and out of a ballroom
figure skater Monica talking about rhinestoning her figure skating dress
Adult Skating dresses
December 31, 20230Comments

How to Create Your Own Rhinestone Pattern

  Every competitive, artistic sport has bling.  Rhinestones used to be optional, but have become a necessity over the last decades. Today’s feature figure skater Monica up-leveled an economical ready-made skating
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
keyhole back design ice dance dress, Alyssa, Tammy Jimenez, Ice Den Chandler, hero
Adult Skating dresses
January 28, 20230Comments

Three Keyhole Back Design for Figure Skating Dress

  A keyhole back is a common design for figure skating and artistic roller skating dresses. And why not? They're quick and easy to open or close.  Plus, keyhole openings eliminate the need
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
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