Want to finally learn how to sew? And make your own costumes? And save money? If you said yes to any of the above, you are in the right place! 🙂 The #1 Costume Challenge I’ve been sharing my DIY belly dance costume tutorials for a while now, and during this time, I have been fortunate enough to get to… Read more →
Got a dance skirt that keeps on falling? After I posted the 5-panel mermaid skirt DIY, the #1 question has been whether I put a waistband or elastic casing at the top of my mermaid skirt. My answer is generally no, because elastic casing tends to gather fabric around the waist, and if you plan on not wearing a belt on… Read more →
Have you got a skirt with a slit that’s a bit too revealing? I find it frustrating to have to dance worrying about how much of my legs the audience may see. I’d rather feel free to move around on the stage 🙂 And here’s the solution to the problem! In this video, you will see how to make a modesty… Read more →
Sewing takes patience, and I’m not the most patient person when it comes to costume making. I always look for ways to cut corners and still achieve the same results, and I love when performing 1 task achieves more than 1 result. This lettuce hem technique is one that hems your skirt AND creates the curly, ruffly effect at the same… Read more →
Decorative cut outs on costume skirts create such a fancy and unique look. And even though these cut outs make your costume look professional, they are pretty easy to make! In this video, you will see how to make these small cut outs and still keep your skirt nice and sturdy. Click here to sign up for the Sparkly Belly… Read more →
Update – Since I published this post, I received many questions, so I’ve updated the post. If you came back to this post, have a read again below. If you are new… welcome! 🙂 First, I’d like to say THANK YOU for such positive responses to How to Make a Mermaid Skirt Part 1. It was so touching to see… Read more →