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 →
Let’s talk about How to Line a Bra Top! You’ve made your bra, decorated it, and now all you need to do is line the bra top so you can protect all the hard work you put into creating it 🙂 But belly dance bra tops have a lot of curves, and ill-fitting lining can shrink or deform the bra.… Read more →
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 →
The best part of my job is seeing my students’ creations 🙂 It’s quite magical when costumers combine what they learned in my courses and their creativity, and create their very own belly dance costumes. I often learn from them too! Let me show you what I mean. Here are 9 of my students and their beautiful creations! Sparkly Belly… Read more →
Have you felt like your belly dance costume is incomplete? You put on a bra, belt, and a skirt, and it looks like something is missing…. or not dramatic enough. Don’t worry, it happens to many dancers, including me. In this video, I’ll show you how to solve this incomplete outfit problem quickly. Let’s get started! Click here to join… Read more →
Let’s talk about plus size belly dance bra fitting today 🙂 Last year I asked in Sparkly Belly’s Facebook group: “Calling all plus size dancers…. Do you have any costuming tips?” Even if you’re not exactly “plus size”, but if your cup size is over D, you probably encounter a lot of challenges with belly dance bra fitting. As you… Read more →
Over the last few days, we’ve discussed how you can finally have a Dina Bra that fits and works for YOUR body. I shared with you my story of buying the worst fitting Dina Bra costume and 3 big problems of pre-made Dina Bra bases which many people fall for….when they don’t even need a pre-made base! It… Read more →
Many fashionable belly dancers would love to have Dina Bra costumes that fit them well. As you saw in my previous post, it’s definitely possible! I shared with you how I went from buying that worst fitting Dina Bra costume to making my own Dina Bra that fits me well. And you saw Jennifer, Karma, and Paula’s gorgeous Dina Bras,… Read more →
Today, when you look at designer costumes, many of them feature the Dina Bra design. The playful, round cups contrasted by the deep plunge design accentuates your cleavage. It’s fun, sexy and cute all at the same time. It’s edgy… and it looks pro! Wearing a Dina Bra is like wearing a piece of Dina, a legend in belly… Read more →
Finally! The Bellydance Bundle is on sale NOW! Click here to buy the Bellydance Bundle! (available until Oct 8, 2017) I’ve been talking about this project for a while now, and I’m really excited that it’s finally LIVE. 😀 It’s a brilliant opportunity for you to check out 21 of the best online belly dance resources… Read more →