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 →
I wanted a quick but beautiful accessory to wear with my newest belly dance dress! Today you’re going to see how I made this pretty beaded belly chain. It’s an easy, relaxing project with an awesome result! Let’s get started! Click here to learn how to make the dresses I’m wearing! How to Make Beaded Belly Chain for Belly Dance… Read more →
I like decorating my costumes with lace appliques in recent years, and today I’ll show you how I made this adjustable belly dance lace belt. Many fusion-style belts come with ties that let you adjust the size of the belt, but not raqs sharqi belts. But here’s a sneaky way to make your belt adjustable without compromising the style. Let’s… Read more →
Have you felt like your belly dance costume is incomplete? You put on a bra, belt, and a skirt, and it looks like something is missing…. or not dramatic enough. Don’t worry, it happens to many dancers, including me. In this video, I’ll show you how to solve this incomplete outfit problem quickly. Let’s get started! Click here to join… Read more →
In the last few years, many of you have noticed this trendy look of straps around the torso. These straps not only add sparkles to your belly, but also makes your torso look slimmer by creating this v-shape. It’s super easy to achieve this look, and I’m excited to share it with you in this tutorial. Let’s get started! Click… Read more →
If you’re a belly dancer, your summer schedule is likely full of shows and rehearsals! Have you decided on which costumes to wear yet? 😉 When it gets busy, you may plan to re-use a costume you have…which is fine! But you can definitely jazz it up and give it a fresh look with accessories! So here are 10 DIY… Read more →
In my last post, I showed you how to make a drape armband that matches your costume. It is very important to have a matching accessory, because it really balances out your entire outfit and completes it! Here’s another matching accessory idea which I call Sparkly Chunky Bangle! 😀 In recent years this type of thick,… Read more →
When I create a costume, I always think about making matching accessories. That’s because matching accessories really complete the overall look. Often they turn a “homemade” looking costume into a professional one. So in this video, you’ll see how to make this pretty drape armband that’s super easy to make, and you can make one to match any costume. Let’s… Read more →
I get costume design inspiration from all kinds of dance (and non-dance) costumes. Now just the other day I was looking at ballroom dance costumes on Pinterest, and I got inspired to create an armband with nude elastic. Nude elastic is used often in dance costumes, and I love how it gives a light feel while keeping things… Read more →
