Tag: dance costume diy

11 Do’s and Don’ts of Sewing Sequin Fabric!

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Sequin dresses are breathtaking, but sewing sequin fabric can be very challenging! I recently had a lot of fun creating a very sparkly belly dance dress. Along the way I learned a dozen tips, tricks, and lessons for sewing sequin dresses, so let me share my notes with you, so you can avoid mistakes and make pretty and sparkly dresses… Read more →

Meet Chani! – Costume Alteration Expert

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Got some costumes you inherited from your teacher that don’t fit quite well?  Love vintage costumes but need help with altering them? Today I’m super excited to introduce to you a belly dance costume alteration expert, Chani!  As you’ll see in this post, she is excellent at taking an old costume and putting new life into it. And her work… Read more →

DIY Floating Mermaid Shell Bra Top for Belly Dance & Festivals!

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This month I’ve decided to make a 2-piece mermaid costume! It’s perfect for a fun summer belly dance performance, but it’s also great for parties, festivals and halloween 😀 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make this really pretty, floating seashell bra top. Let’s get started! Click here to sign up for the Sparkly Belly newsletter and get… Read more →

DIY detachable puffy sleeve for belly dance costumes

DIY Detachable Puffy Sleeves for Belly Dance Costumes

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I like accessories that spice up my existing costumes AND I can attach or remove from costumes as I like. 😉 You’ve seen examples of those accessories like the shrug, bead swag, or drape swag on Sparkly Belly! And today I’m excited to share with you this detachable puffy sleeve! It’s simple to make, but adds a wow factor to… Read more →

11 DIY Belly Dance Costume Projects to Upcycle Fabric Scraps!

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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 →