Looking for a crop top to layer under your vest for belly dancing or festivals like renaissance fairs? Why not try this cropped, peasant top? It’s super cute on its own and perfect for layering! I kept the underbust area simple so you can layer another top on top of it, but the ruffled edges and flared sleeves are so… Read more →
As women, our bodies go through a lot of size changes, and it’s annoying to have to figure out how to fit into your costume each time you gain or lose weight. Or you may be a teacher that needs to manage costumes for students whose sizes come in a wide range. So this week and next week, I’ll be… Read more →
Looking for ways to glam up your costume? Then check out this tribal fusion style panel skirt! It’s a very beginner-friendly project, and the skirt adds another layer of shine and complexity to your costuming! Perfect for troupe costuming too 
Let’s get started! How to make the costumes I’m wearing in this video: Pantaloons Skirt Tops To make this… Read more →
I often look at different dance costume designs other than belly dancing to get new ideas that I can bring to the belly dance world. And I’m in love with ballroom jewelry 
They’re really sparkly and gorgeous, but the problem is, I can’t find any tutorials on how to make them! So I made my own sparkly swirly armband… Read more →
ATS weeks here at Sparkly Belly! Last week I shared with you how to make 4-yard pantaloons for ATS and tribal fusion belly dance, and I was so happy to see many of you got so excited as soon as I shared the tutorial! 
This week, continuing the ATS theme, I’ve created this ATS tribal belt inspired by… Read more →
I’ve been getting SO many requests to do ATS and tribal fusion costuming over the years Now that I got inspired to do ATS / fusion costuming, I had a problem. What should I make!?!? So I asked everyone on my newsletter to submit their ideas, and I decided to do one that was very popular and best of… Read more →
A little while ago, I shared a blog post about troupe costuming ideas, which has become one of my favourite posts! And someone asked how to make the overskirts that this group is wearing over their skirts. These ladies are from Inspire Bellydance troupe in Sydney, Australia, and the photo was shared by Rachel Bond! I love their costumes, and… Read more →
Remember this costume I used to show how to sew on beaded appliques? Well, I decided to jazz it up with this vibrant yellow lace fabric In this video, you’ll see how I created this drape sleeve which continues over to the bra cup. It’s easy to do and very pretty! Let’s get started! To make this lace… Read more →
So I opened my DIY Applique Kit shop a little while ago, and people love the kits because they come with everything you need to create beautiful appliques yourself! But some of them asked, “How do I attach the appliques to a costume?” A very good question In this post, I’ll show you exactly… Read more →
