I love versatile patterns that allow me to create many different styles of garments. Would you be surprised if I told you these skirts were all made out of the same set of patterns? This is how I created each one đ 1. The Goddess Skirt I show how to make this golden mermaid skirt called Goddess Skirt in my… Read more →
One of my least favourite things about costume making is getting sore fingers đ So I use my sewing machine for most part, but I usually do these things by hand: Attaching straps to bra cups – because feeding bra cups through a sewing machine can be tricky. Securing fabric to cover bras – because I don’t want stitches to… Read more →
Finally! The Bellydance Bundle is on sale NOW! Click here to buy the Bellydance Bundle! (available until Oct 8, 2017) I’ve been talking about this project for a while now, and I’m really excited that it’s finally LIVE. đ It’s a brilliant opportunity for you to check out 21 of the best online belly dance resources… Read more →
Can I brag for a moment? đ One of my absolute favourite moments of running Sparkly Belly is when I see costumes that everyone created based on my tutorials and courses. When people share their photos with me via email or in Sparkly Belly’s FB group, they totally make my day! After running this website for almost 3 years, these… Read more →
I have to admit, Iâve been putting off making a 25-yard skirt for a long time even though I love the skirt and many people requested this tutorial. Thatâs because this skirt has too many hurdles: Lots of sewing Lots of fabric = expensive Too much calculating and planning (how many tiers? how long for each tier?) You need a… Read more →
As a belly dancer, you canât have enough hip scarves. They are great for practice and of course for easy costuming! So today I want to go back to basics and create this cute and simple fringe hip scarf. Letâs get started! đ Click here to sign up for my FREE email course Belly Dance Costume Making 101! đ To… Read more →
One of the most common costume making problems I hear from Sparkly Belly readers is actually not related to costume making at all. Itâs about finding time to sew. When I share my costume tutorials, I often get comments like, âI love this! But first I have to find time to sewâŠ.â The other day, I saw a FB discussion… Read more →
In my last post, we made a beautiful and classy DIY lace belly drape for your belly dance bra. And in this post, weâll create this matching colour block mermaid skirt skirt by hacking my favourite mermaid skirt pattern! Letâs get started! Learn how to make your own Goddess Skirt pattern here and try this lace panel mermaid skirt! And/Or… Read more →
Earlier this year, I shared my Plus Size Belly Dance Costuming Guide which became a very popular post on Sparkly Belly. đ One of the tips I included there was what I call the âBelly Drapeâ – Itâs a design created with fabric that drapes from the bra and provides light coverage over the top of your torso. Itâs really easy… Read more →
As a belly dancer, itâs important to wear a cover-up before and after performance so you make a great impact when youâre in your magical costume on stage. đ I did a Caftan inspired cover-up tutorial a while ago, but I wanted to make one that opens in the front. It makes more sense especially when you are wearing a… Read more →