Do you have a beaded belt that needs an upgrade? But not sure where to start? Altering a heavily decorated belt can be quite overwhelming and intimidating. But in this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will continue her 90s costume refurbishment project and show you how she approached this belt covered with beads and stones. Enjoy 🙂 In Part 1,… Read more →
Last week I started this maternity belly dance practice outfit series with this fun batwing crop top. This week I want to complete this outfit with this high-waisted, wrap skirt hip scarf. It’s adjustable in size, so it’s great for your growing baby bump, and looks like a pretty wrap skirt. Of course, it looks great even if you’re not… Read more →
Happy new year! I like to start the year with a belly dance practice outfit series. This year is a bit different and special because I’m pregnant! But I realized there aren’t many lesson outfit options that are cute and comfortable for our baby bumps. So I made this cute 2-piece practice outfit that is maternity friendly and will make… Read more →
Try this DIY beaded Poinsettia applique and add sparkles to your holiday costumes, outfits and decor! It’s a beginner-friendly project 🙂 Read more →
Dance shorts are great to add to your belly dance wardrobe, and they blend in best when they match your costumes! So in this tutorial, I’ll show you 3 ways to decorate dance shorts so they stay comfortable and stretchy and look pretty. Let’s get started! Click here to check out the Zeina Skirt with Built-in Shorts! 3 Ways to… 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 →
In her last post, Chani showed how she started altering the beaded bra top from the 90s. She found a bunch of glued-on stones coming off of the bra top, so she removed them, and drilled holes to turn them into sew-on stones! In this post, she will show you exactly how to drill holes in acrylic stones, so you… Read more →
If you’re interested in making a professional belly dance costume, you must know this secret ingredient every famous designer uses – It’s horsehair braid 🙂 You’ve probably seen it being used to finish the hem of skirts and dresses for dance costumes or wedding dresses or evening gowns. It’s also used to accentuate ruffle details. It creates large waves and… Read more →
A belly dance outfit usually comes with a bra top, belt, and a skirt, or you may choose a belly dance skirt without a belt. If you’re making a costume from scratch, the second option is less time-consuming, so it’s a great option for simpler costumes or troupe costumes. 🙂 But the problem is, how do you make the waistband… Read more →
I’ve done all kinds of hip scarfs and overskirts tutorials over the years, but I’ve realized I don’t have a good, basic belly dance hip scarf pattern yet! So that’s what we’re going to make today. 🙂 This design is very basic, cute and versatile, and super easy to make! In this video, you’ll see how to make this hip… Read more →