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Tag: belly dancing
How to Reinforce Bra Cups for Belly Dance Costumes with Chani Pt 1
If your belly dance costume bra needs some reinforcing then our alteration expert, Chani, will be able to walk you through the process. Read more →
How to Travel with a Costuming Project with Chani
In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, is sharing some of her tips and tricks for traveling with your sewing projects with ease. Read more →
DIY Built-in Ruched Skirt (Yoga Pants with Skirt)
Last week you saw how I made a lace halter top for dance practice. This week, continuing the practice wear theme, I’ll be making this cute ruched skirt that is built into my flare pants! The built-in skirt is comfy and doesn’t shift or fall, and these yoga pants with a skirt are perfect for dance lessons or even daily… Read more →
DIY Lace Halter Crop Top for Fusion & Practice Outfit!
Today I’m very excited to share with you this lace halter crop top! It’s great for dance lessons, yoga, fusion costuming, or summer outfits, and goes perfectly with these capris I made recently. It’s pretty easy to make too. Let’s get started! Click here to learn how to make the capris I’m wearing! To make this DIY Lace Halter Crop… Read more →
How to Alter a Beaded 90s Belly Dance Bra & Belt with Chani Pt 3
Do you have a bra and belt that need new lining? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will complete her 90s costume refurbishment project and show you how she added fringe, then lining to the bra and belt for a very professional finish. Enjoy! Phew! We have covered a lot of ground on this project: from simply figuring out… Read more →
5 Pregnant Belly Dance Costume Ideas
Not sure how to dress now that you’re pregnant? Here are 5 pregnant belly dance costume ideas that are beautiful, comfortable and safe! Read more →
How to Alter a Beaded 90s Belly Dance Bra & Belt with Chani Pt 2
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 →
DIY Wrap Skirt Hip Scarf – maternity belly dance practice outfit Pt 2
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 →
DIY Batwing Crop Top – maternity belly dance practice outfit Pt 1
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 →