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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 →
3 Ways to Decorate Dance Shorts
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 →
How to Make a Lace Belt for Belly Dance – easy & adjustable!
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 →
How to Drill Holes in Acrylic Stones for Costume Making with Chani
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 →
How to Alter a Beaded 90s Belly Dance Bra with Chani Pt 1
Do you have a beaded bra that needs an upgrade? But not sure where to start? Altering a heavily decorated bra can be overwhelming and intimidating. But in this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will show you how she approached this refurbishment project on a bra covered with beads and stones. Enjoy 🙂 This, from the start, was the most… Read more →
What is Horsehair Braid? How to Use it for Belly Dance Costumes
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 →
How to Make the Waistband Work on Belly Dance Skirt without a Belt
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 →