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open back ice skating costume, 2019 adult nationals
Adult Skating dresses
May 13, 20192Comments

Open Back Ice Skating Costume

  Today’s post features an ice skating costume with sponge-painted details, an asymmetrical skirt and an open back with no mesh.     I met Stephanie at the 2019 Adult National Figure Skating Championships
sweetheart neckline, feminine ice skating dress, Kylie Self, Teresa Sigmon
Adult Skating dresses
April 30, 20190Comments

Sweetheart Neckline Is Beautiful On Every Dress Style

  Kylie, our model, recently competed at the 2019 Adult National Figure Skating Championships in Salt Lake City. In today’s post we talk about her cheery yellow, feminine ice skating dress
light blue ice skate dress, latin dance dress
Adult Skating dresses
March 12, 20190Comments

Ice skate dress or Latin dance dress?

  Is this an ice skate dress or a Latin dance dress? This versatile dress works for both. It would also make a great Two-Step or Country Cha dress since the
Ballroom Dresses
January 14, 20190Comments

Pretty, Practical Smooth Gown

  What does it take to have a competition Smooth Dancesport gown that is both pretty and practical? Pretty:  Lots of rhinestones in an ornate pattern. Practical:  Snaps in the crotch to make
open back Latin dance dress, criss cross straps offer bust support
Alterations - all dress styles
November 5, 20180Comments

Ways to Change An Open Back For More Flattering Shape

Today's post is part two in talking about ways to update an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress with an open back that is still in good shape and wearable --
stretch-lace-latin-dance-ice-dance-dress
Latin and Country dresses
August 27, 20180Comments

Stretch lace for Latin, Country or Ice Dance dress

  Today's video was filmed in the elegant Overland Park Ballroom  in Overland Park, Kansas at a studio created by my long-time friend, Amy Castro. (Fun fact: back in the 1990s, Amy
Betty and Teresa Sigmon in St. Louis hero pic, lengthen leotard for a better bra fit
Alterations - all dress styles
July 17, 20180Comments

Lengthen Leotard To Make Bustline Fit Higher, Feel Better

  Today's post features an eighteen year-old ballroom dance dress that has stood the test of time and is in great condition. Betty, the owner of this sassy black and magenta dress,
what to look for when buying a used Dancesport ballgown needs a smaller skirt for today's American Style Smooth trends, Leslie Peterson
Alterations - all dress styles
June 5, 20182Comments

What To Look For When Buying A Ready-Made Or Used Ballgown

  Today's guest, modeling a used Dancesport ballgown, is Leslie Peterson, a former client of mine. I made this American Smooth ballgown for her in 1998 when she was actively competing with her
How to buy the best used or off-the-rack Dancesport, Country or Skate dress - buy Latin dance dress
Alterations - all dress styles
May 21, 20180Comments

How To Buy The Best Used Or Stock Dress For Dance Or Skate

  Are you in the market to buy a used or off-the-rack Latin, Country or Skate dress? If yes, this article is for you. P.S. Ballroom dancers and skaters, don't miss this video. 
Dress breakdown competition Dancesport gown
Ballroom Dresses
August 23, 20170Comments

Dress Breakdown: a competition Dancesport ballgown

  Dress Breakdowns are a favorite training tool of the Sew Like A Pro™ members. Sometimes I choose one because it has design elements I think they should know. Often, the SLP™ members
Alterations - all dress styles
February 7, 20170Comments

Three Looks For A Latin Or Skate Dress

Dancers and skaters don't always have the time or money to invest in a brand-new dress every time they want to wear a new look. If you are familiar with this
Big Impact sewing alterations include changing the back neckline by adding decorative criss cross straps and embroidered mesh lace sleeves.
Alterations - all dress styles
November 14, 20160Comments

Big Impact With Only Three Alterations

  This is part two of two in which we transformed a Dancesport ballgown using only three alterations. If you missed the first video, check out this blog: Three Steps to Change
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