Here are 5 things I wish I’d known before diving into making belly dance costumes—mistakes that cost me time, fabric, and my sanity! Read more →
Tag: bellydance costume
DIY Beaded Belly Chain for Belly Dance
I wanted a quick but beautiful accessory to wear with my newest belly dance dress! Today you’re going to see how I made this pretty beaded belly chain. It’s an easy, relaxing project with an awesome result! Let’s get started! Click here to learn how to make the dresses I’m wearing! How to Make Beaded Belly Chain for Belly Dance… Read more →
How to Make Troupe Costumes for Different Body Types – by Robin
We’ve been able to costume so many body types and look cohesive, performance after performance. Read more →
How to Make a Wave Applique Bellydance Costume – by Tammy
See how Tammy created her beautiful Wave Applique Bellydance Costume! It’s a simple method yet creates a professional finish! Read more →
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 →
Bellydance Troupe Costumes that Everyone is Happy with – by Rukshana
Struggling with your bellydance troupe costume options? Different sizes and preferences, amount of work, limited budget… Putting together professional troupe costumes is challenging! Rukshana (also known as Gail), a professional costumer and a member of cARTel bellydance, has shared with me her secrets to making troupe costumes that look amazing and most importantly, everyone is happy with! And she has… Read more →
How to Line a Bra Top with Chani Pt 2 – Line a Bra from Scratch
Need to line a bra top for your belly dance costume? In Part 1 of this How to Line a Bra series, our alteration expert, Chani, shows you how to reline a bra top using the old lining that came with it. In Part 2 (this post), Chani will show you how to line a bra top from scratch, so… 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 →