Here are 5 things I wish I’d known before diving into making belly dance costumes—mistakes that cost me time, fabric, and my sanity! Read more →
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Here are 5 things I wish I’d known before diving into making belly dance costumes—mistakes that cost me time, fabric, and my sanity! Read more →
Here are 6 easy ways to keep rhinestones from snagging fabric and protect your belly dance skirts, veils, or wedding dresses! Read more →
The fabric you choose can make or break your dress. It can either highlight areas like your tummy or help create a smooth, stunning silhouette. Read more →
Today I want to share with you how to make fabric fringe with sparkly rhinestones! Read more →
A beautiful beaded fringe can add so much sparkly and movement to your costume and I will show you how to make beaded fringe in today’s post. Read more →
Love those trendy 3D belly dance belts and appliques? Have a look at how I made this modern belly dance belt with 3D appliques! Read more →
These super trendy flared harem pants are so stylish and fun plus they are actually quite easy to make! Let’s get started! Read more →
These rhinestone appliques help create more dimensions in your dress design than just gluing on rhinestones. They are super easy to make too! Read more →
Sequin dresses are breathtaking, but sewing sequin fabric can be very challenging! I recently had a lot of fun creating a very sparkly belly dance dress. Along the way I learned a dozen tips, tricks, and lessons for sewing sequin dresses, so let me share my notes with you, so you can avoid mistakes and make pretty and sparkly dresses… Read more →
I’ve been seeing this type of rhinestone belt a lot recently, and I thought this would be perfect to layer over my new dress! So today you’ll see how I made this rhinestone belt. It’s comfy and pretty, and I highly recommend you try! Let’s get started! Click here to learn how to make the dresses I’m wearing! How to… Read more →