Here are 5 things I wish I’d known before diving into making belly dance costumes—mistakes that cost me time, fabric, and my sanity! Read more →
Tag: diy belly dance
6 BEST Solutions To Rhinestones Snagging (#4 is My Favorite)
Here are 6 easy ways to keep rhinestones from snagging fabric and protect your belly dance skirts, veils, or wedding dresses! Read more →
4 Must Know Fabric Tips to Hide a Tummy
The fabric you choose can make or break your dress. It can either highlight areas like your tummy or help create a smooth, stunning silhouette. Read more →
How to Make Fabric Fringe with Rhinestones
Today I want to share with you how to make fabric fringe with sparkly rhinestones! Read more →
How to Make Flared Harem Pants (Trendy Belly Dance Pants 2024!)
These super trendy flared harem pants are so stylish and fun plus they are actually quite easy to make! Let’s get started! Read more →
How to Make Rhinestone Appliques for Belly Dance and Ballroom Dresses
These rhinestone appliques help create more dimensions in your dress design than just gluing on rhinestones. They are super easy to make too! Read more →
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 Beaded Belly Chain for Belly Dance
I wanted a quick but beautiful accessory to wear with my newest belly dance dress! Today you’re going to see how I made this pretty beaded belly chain. It’s an easy, relaxing project with an awesome result! Let’s get started! Click here to learn how to make the dresses I’m wearing! How to Make Beaded Belly Chain for Belly Dance… Read more →
How to Reinforce Bra Cups for Belly Dance Costumes with Chani Pt 1
If your belly dance costume bra needs some reinforcing then our alteration expert, Chani, will be able to walk you through the process. Read more →
DIY Built-in Ruched Skirt (Yoga Pants with Skirt)
Last week you saw how I made a lace halter top for dance practice. This week, continuing the practice wear theme, I’ll be making this cute ruched skirt that is built into my flare pants! The built-in skirt is comfy and doesn’t shift or fall, and these yoga pants with a skirt are perfect for dance lessons or even daily… Read more →