Tag: how to decorate a belly dance bra

How to Alter a Beaded 90s Belly Dance Bra with Chani Pt 1

Do you have a beaded bra that needs an upgrade? But not sure where to start? Altering a heavily decorated bra can be overwhelming and intimidating. But in this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will show you how she approached this refurbishment project on a bra covered with beads and stones. Enjoy šŸ™‚ This, from the start, was the most… Read more →

3 Steps to Turning Your Belly Dance Costume Professional

3 Steps to Turning Your Belly Dance Costume Professional!

Have you felt like your belly dance costume is incomplete? You put on a bra, belt, and a skirt, and it looks like something is missing…. or not dramatic enough. Don’t worry, it happens to many dancers, including me. In this video, Iā€™ll show you how to solve this incomplete outfit problem quickly. Letā€™s get started! Click here to join… Read more →

Chani's turquoise costume

How to Alter a Beaded Belly Dance Bra with Chani

Looking for ideas on how to alter a beaded belly dance bra? Have a vintage costume that needs an upgrade? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will show you how to alter a beaded belly dance bra top seamlessly and make it fit you! Enjoy šŸ™‚ This is a vintage costume I bought on-line many, many years ago. The… Read more →

DIY detachable puffy sleeve for belly dance costumes

DIY Detachable Puffy Sleeves for Belly Dance Costumes

I like accessories that spice up my existing costumes AND I can attach or remove from costumes as I like. šŸ˜‰ You’ve seen examples of those accessories like the shrug, bead swag, or drape swag on Sparkly Belly! And today Iā€™m excited to share with you this detachable puffy sleeve! Itā€™s simple to make, but adds a wow factor to… Read more →

DIY Sparkly Swirly Armband- belly dance, ballroom jewelry

DIY Sparkly Swirly Armband – belly dance, ballroom jewelry

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 Iā€™m in love with ballroom jewelry šŸ˜€ 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 →

Decorating Star Flower Belly Dance Costume

How I Decorated Star Flower Belly Dance Costume – Beginner Friendly!

Last few weeks, I’ve been decorating this grey costume šŸ™‚ I made the drape sleeve with lace…. added appliques… and I even made a matching hair clip that doesn’t fall off šŸ™‚ It’s really fun seeing how the costume evolved! In this post, Iā€™ll finish up this costume by adding small sparkly decorations. Letā€™s get started! How to make the bra… Read more →

DIY Lace Drape Sleeve for Belly Dance Costumes

DIY Lace Drape Sleeve for Belly Dance Costumes

Remember this costume I used to show how to sew on beaded appliques? šŸ™‚ Well, I decided to jazz it up with this vibrant yellow lace fabric šŸ˜€ In this video, youā€™ll see how I created this drape sleeve which continues over to the bra cup. Itā€™s easy to do and very pretty! Letā€™s get started! To make this lace… Read more →

What's in DIY Applique Kit

Whatā€™s in DIY Applique Kit by Sparkly Belly – Unboxing!

  You know I love making beaded appliques and using them for decorating my costumes šŸ˜‰   But finding the right beads and the right stones can be challenging, and often I donā€™t know where to buy them or how many beads to buy to make appliques. šŸ™   It turns out, many costumers face the same challenge!   I… Read more →