DIY Zill Mufflers & Pouch

The sound of zills is enough to get me excited and wanting to dance! 😀 😀  But they are a bit too loud to practice at night in my small apartment… 🙁 So in this tutorial, you’ll see how I made these zill mufflers and a matching zill pouch! You can make them to the sizes of your zills, and… Read more →

DIY mini skirt overskirt

DIY Mini Skirt Overskirt

A little while ago, I shared a blog post about troupe costuming ideas, which has become one of my favourite posts! And someone asked how to make the overskirts that this group is wearing over their skirts. These ladies are from Inspire Bellydance troupe in Sydney, Australia, and the photo was shared by Rachel Bond! I love their costumes, and… Read more →

DIY Brooch - How to Make a Brooch from an Applique

How to Make a Brooch from an Applique

Brooches that come with pins or clips are super useful for quick dance costuming. 🙂 A few of these can glam up your costume instantly, and the best part is, they are so versatile and you can place them or remove them as you wish! So in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a brooch easily from an… Read more →

Top 5 Plus Size Belly Dance Bra Fitting Tips

Top 5 Plus Size Belly Dance Bra Fitting Tips

Let’s talk about plus size belly dance bra fitting today 🙂 Last year I asked in Sparkly Belly’s Facebook group: “Calling all plus size dancers…. Do you have any costuming tips?” Even if you’re not exactly “plus size”, but if your cup size is over D, you probably encounter a lot of challenges with belly dance bra fitting. As you… Read more →

Make Along: Jasmine Vine Rhinestone Applique

  I launched a new Vine Rhinestone Applique Collection at my shop a few weeks ago 🙂   And I’ve been thrilled to see so many people trying the kits!   The new collection is not only looking gorgeous, but super easy and beginner-friendly!   The best part is, these kits can be made just by gluing. No sewing required!  … Read more →

how to decorate belly dance costumes 5 formulas that works

How to Decorate Belly Dance Costumes: 5 Simple Formulas that Work!

Which part of costume making do you love the most? 🙂 For most people, decorating is the best part of costume making, because you get to be creative! But sometimes it’s hard to find a good balance of different decorative pieces…. Or maybe you’re not sure where to start…. Or you have all these different things you want to use… Read more →

DIY Applique Kit Pumpkin Vine rhinestone applique

Make Along: Pumpkin Vine Rhinestone Applique

  Today is the day! 😀   I’m thrilled to announce the brand new Vine Collection of DIY Applique Kits is finally available at the shop!   Some of you requested applique kits that don’t require sewing…. and I listened!   The Vine Collection can be made just by gluing. No sewing required! So it’s super beginner-friendly 😀   And… Read more →

Decorating Star Flower Belly Dance Costume

How I Decorated Star Flower Belly Dance Costume – Beginner Friendly!

Last few weeks, I’ve been decorating this grey costume 🙂 I made the drape sleeve with lace…. added appliques… and I even made a matching hair clip that doesn’t fall off 🙂 It’s really fun seeing how the costume evolved! In this post, I’ll finish up this costume by adding small sparkly decorations. Let’s get started! How to make the bra… Read more →