Tag: diy

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

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 →

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

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 Seed Bead Fringe with Chani

Are you in love with beaded fringe but not sure how to create it yourself? Do you have a costume that needs an upgrade? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will show you how to create beaded fringe to give your costume more movement and shimmer. Enjoy 🙂 Greetings, Dancers! I hope this finds you well and enjoying dancing,… Read more →

DIY ATS Choli Top - free pattern

DIY ATS Choli Top

If you’re an ATS dancer or a belly dancer that likes to have more coverage than just a bra top, choli tops are a great costuming option! It’s great as a lesson wear as well. In this tutorial, I’ll share with you how to make this cute choli top featuring the cold shoulder look. Let’s get started! Click here to… Read more →