If you’ve made a costume before, you know every costume has a story. Where the fabric came from, what the inspiration was, how the design transformed in the creation process…. But most often we don’t get to hear these stories. I’m ALWAYS amazed by how my students take what they learned, add their own inspirations and personalities, and create costumes… Read more →
Tag: ATS costume
DIY Lace Overskirt for belly dance lessons & yoga
Ready to make a cute lace overskirt to make your dance lessons even more fun? 😉 This is the last this belly dance practice outfit series, but definitely not the least! So far, we made…. Part 1 – Unitard (pattern) Part 2 – Unitard (sew) Part 3 – Lace wrap top And in Part 4 (this tutorial), I’m excited to… Read more →
DIY ATS Choli Top
If you’re an ATS dancer or a belly dancer that likes to have more coverage than just a bra top, choli tops are a great costuming option! It’s great as a lesson wear as well. In this tutorial, I’ll share with you how to make this cute choli top featuring the cold shoulder look. Let’s get started! Click here to… Read more →
DIY Ruched Mini Skirt for belly dance & yoga!
In my last tutorial, I showed you how to make this cute and comfortable wrap top with a hood. 🙂 Since it’s perfect as a dance lesson outfit, I made a matching ruched mini skirt that you can wear over your practice pants or leggings. This one is super easy to make, and in this video, you’ll see how. Let’s… Read more →
How to Make a Tassel
Big tassels look beautiful on ATS style belts and costumes, and I’ve been enjoying tassels as my dance space decor. In this video, you’ll see how to make a tassel – super easy! You can make a few or a whole bunch, and use them whatever way you like. Click here to sign up for the Sparkly Belly newsletter! To… Read more →