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Tag: decoration
How to Sew String Rhinestones with Chani
Rhinestone chains are great materials to embellish your costumes with. They come pre-strung, so they are easy to sew and great for framing motifs and filling empty spaces. But how do you exactly sew them onto your costume? How do you get that polished look? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will continue her 90s costume refurbishment project and… 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 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 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 →
How to Decorate Stretch Dresses
Whether you make belly dance, ballroom, or wedding dresses, you’re likely to encounter stretch dresses. Decorating stretch dresses or costumes can be tricky because if you don’t do it properly, you can lose the stretch of the fabric or your finished dress can pull in funny directions. So in this video, I’ll show you how I decorated this dress and… Read more →
How to Make a Brooch from an Applique
Brooches that come with pins or clips are super useful for quick dance costuming. 🙂 A few of these can glam up your costume instantly, and the best part is, they are so versatile and you can place them or remove them as you wish! So in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a brooch easily from an… Read more →
Make Along: Jasmine Vine Rhinestone Applique
I launched a new Vine Rhinestone Applique Collection at my shop a few weeks ago 🙂 And I’ve been thrilled to see so many people trying the kits! The new collection is not only looking gorgeous, but super easy and beginner-friendly! The best part is, these kits can be made just by gluing. No sewing required! … Read more →
How to Decorate Belly Dance Costumes: 5 Simple Formulas that Work!
Which part of costume making do you love the most? 🙂 For most people, decorating is the best part of costume making, because you get to be creative! But sometimes it’s hard to find a good balance of different decorative pieces…. Or maybe you’re not sure where to start…. Or you have all these different things you want to use… Read more →
Make Along: Pumpkin Vine Rhinestone Applique
Today is the day! 😀 I’m thrilled to announce the brand new Vine Collection of DIY Applique Kits is finally available at the shop! Some of you requested applique kits that don’t require sewing…. and I listened! The Vine Collection can be made just by gluing. No sewing required! So it’s super beginner-friendly 😀 And… Read more →