Last week I shared with you 6 multi-size belly dance top ideas. Continuing the multi-size theme, this week I want to show you how to make your belly dance belt adjustable š Youāre probably guessing Iāll be adding extra hooksā¦ and youāre right! But weāll ALSO add a secret ingredient that keeps the extended section of the belt neatly in… Read more →
As women, our bodies go through a lot of size changes, and itās annoying to have to figure out how to fit into your costume each time you gain or lose weight. Or you may be a teacher that needs to manage costumes for students whose sizes come in a wide range. So this week and next week, Iāll be… Read more →
In my last tutorial, I showed you how to make this cute and comfortable wrap top with a hood. š Since itās 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, youāll see how. Letās… Read more →
Hereās a fun DIY to kick off a sparkly new year! This DIY wrap top is super comfy and comes with a hood. The fit can be adjusted with the cute ties at the back, and you can make it for a tribal fusion style costume, as a dance practice wear, or festival clothing! In this video, youāll see how… Read more →
Holidays are upon us, and it’s an exciting time with all the fun social events. But sometimes I really, REALLY appreciate the quiet, alone moments I get in between those events. Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoy sharing lovely moments with friends and families… but the more social events I enjoy, the more quiet, alone time I crave. Can… Read more →
I often look at different dance costume designs other than belly dancing to get new ideas that I can bring to the belly dance world. And Iām in love with ballroom jewelry š They’re really sparkly and gorgeous, but the problem is, I can’t find any tutorials on how to make them! So I made my own sparkly swirly armband… Read more →
ATS weeks here at Sparkly Belly! š Last week I shared with you how to make 4-yard pantaloons for ATS and tribal fusion belly dance, and I was so happy to see many of you got so excited as soon as I shared the tutorial! š This week, continuing the ATS theme, Iāve created this ATS tribal belt inspired by… Read more →
Iāve been getting SO many requests to do ATS and tribal fusion costuming over the years š Now that I got inspired to do ATS / fusion costuming, I had a problem. What should I make!?!? So I asked everyone on my newsletter to submit their ideas, and I decided to do one that was very popular and best of… Read more →
The sound of zills is enough to get me excited and wanting to dance! š š But they are a bit too loud to practice at night in my small apartment… š So in this tutorial, youāll 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 →
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 →