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. Itās super easy to achieve this look, and Iām excited to share it with you in this tutorial. Letās get started! Click… Read more →
If youāre 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! Itās great as a lesson wear as well. In this tutorial, Iāll share with you how to make this cute choli top featuring the cold shoulder look. Letās get started! Click here to… Read more →
Looking for a crop top to layer under your vest for belly dancing or festivals like renaissance fairs? Why not try this cropped, peasant top? Itās super cute on its own and perfect for layering! I kept the underbust area simple so you can layer another top on top of it, but the ruffled edges and flared sleeves are so… Read more →
I often hear from dancers, āIād love to be able to sew, but I canāt.ā And for some, thatās the end of their story. But for others, thatās the beginning of a new dancer career – they start to learn how to sew and create beautiful costumes! Let’s face it – itās impossible for dancers to NOT encounter costuming problems. … 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 →
