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Tag: dress
Sparkly Belly Student Showcase 2021
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 →
4 DIY Baladi Dresses to Make and Dance In!
As soon as dancers walk on stage in fun belly dance baladi dresses, YOU KNOW it’s going to be a good show! Is it a cool cane piece? Or a cheeky shaabi? Whatever it is, you know you’ll be clapping your hands and beaming at the dancers in a few seconds. It’s going to be fun! And that’s not it!… Read more →
Make Along: Jasmine Vine Rhinestone Applique
I launched a new Vine Rhinestone Applique Collection at my shop a few weeks ago 🙂 And I’ve been thrilled to see so many people trying the kits! The new collection is not only looking gorgeous, but super easy and beginner-friendly! The best part is, these kits can be made just by gluing. No sewing required! … Read more →
5 Beautiful Belly Dance Dress Design Ideas!
As you become a more seasoned and mature dancer, it’s only natural that you want more coverage over your skin. Or you’ve got a more conservative audience that may appreciate more coverage for dancers. Or you simply feel more comfortable with more coverage. Many of us do. 🙂 So a beautiful, well-fitting one-piece belly dance dress is a must-have in… Read more →
DIY Sparkly Chunky Bangle
In my last post, I showed you how to make a drape armband that matches your costume. It is very important to have a matching accessory, because it really balances out your entire outfit and completes it! Here’s another matching accessory idea which I call Sparkly Chunky Bangle! 😀 In recent years this type of thick,… Read more →
DIY Drape Armband
When I create a costume, I always think about making matching accessories. That’s because matching accessories really complete the overall look. Often they turn a “homemade” looking costume into a professional one. So in this video, you’ll see how to make this pretty drape armband that’s super easy to make, and you can make one to match any costume. Let’s… Read more →
Time Lapse: Hourglass Belly Dance Dress Making
This dress project was born inside of my head about a year ago. On Sparkly Belly’s Facebook group, one image of a belly dance dress was shared, and many people were liking it. When I see a popular style, I have to re-create it! 😀 So here’s what happened: Learn how to make this… Read more →
DIY Baladi Dress with mandarin collar & placket – part 1: Measure & Cut!
I picked up super cute spandex fabric when I visited the garment district in NYC last year with Mahin, and I knew I had to make a playful baladi dress out of it. I did a baladi dress tutorial before with a keyhole neckline, but this time I wanted to make one to pair with a Dina style bra. So… Read more →
DIY Beaded Heart Applique – for dance costumes, wedding, & decor
Valentine’s Day is coming up! So today I want to share with you how I made this heart shaped beaded applique. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day theme costume decorations or just make one as an accent piece like a hair accessory or Valentine’s Day decor or DIY gift. If you stick to neutral colours like I did here, you can… Read more →