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 →
Brooches that come with pins or clips are super useful for quick dance costuming. š 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, Iāll show you how to make a brooch easily from an… Read more →
Which part of costume making do you love the most? š For most people, decorating is the best part of costume making, because you get to be creative! But sometimes itās hard to find a good balance of different decorative pieces…. Or maybe youāre not sure where to start…. Or you have all these different things you want to use… Read more →
Today is the day! š 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 š And… Read more →
Last few weeks, I’ve been decorating this grey costume š I made the drape sleeve with lace…. added appliques… and I even made a matching hair clip that doesn’t fall off š It’s really fun seeing how the costume evolved! In this post, Iāll finish up this costume by adding small sparkly decorations. Letās get started! How to make the bra… Read more →
What accessories do you wear with your dance costume? š In the last couple of posts, I showed you how Iām decorating this costume, and I wanted to make a matching hair accessory. So hereās a cute and easy hair clip to make, and the best part is, it wonāt fall off even if you shake your head, which makes… Read more →
So I opened my DIY Applique Kit shop a little while ago, and people love the kits because they come with everything you need to create beautiful appliques yourself! š But some of them asked, āHow do I attach the appliques to a costume?ā A very good question š In this post, Iāll show you exactly… Read more →
You know I love making beaded appliques and using them for decorating my costumes š But finding the right beads and the right stones can be challenging, and often I donāt know where to buy them or how many beads to buy to make appliques. š It turns out, many costumers face the same challenge! I… Read more →
I hear many people are intimidated by beading, because it looks super time-consuming and difficult to do š But people who love decorating with beads say, beading is fun, relaxing and meditative š So what makes such a big difference?? Those experienced people have picked up a few things that make their beading faster, more beautiful,… Read more →
When I make beaded appliques, I like to mix in aĀ rhinestone chain. š Rhinestone chains are great for defining the shape of the applique, which is a big plus for dance costumes. (Vague shapes don’t show well on stage.) And of course, rhinestone chains add lots of shine, and they are much quicker to sew on than… Read more →