4 different types of belly dance mermaid skirts, how they are constructed, and which one YOU should choose. Read more →
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DIY 3-Panel Mermaid Skirt Pt.2 (Sewing) for belly dancers
In Part 1 of this 3-panel mermaid skirt series, I showed you how to make your own pattern for this 3-panel belly dance mermaid skirt. If you missed it, start from there 🙂 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to cut the fabric, and assemble all pieces together. Let’s get started! Click here to sign up for the Sparkly… Read more →
DIY 3-Panel Mermaid Skirt Pt.1 (Free pattern) for belly dancers
I shared this 5-panel mermaid skirt tutorial years ago, and it has been one of the most popular tutorials at Sparkly Belly. And since I published it, so many of you have requested a simpler, 3-panel mermaid skirt. Thank you! So today I’m thrilled to share with you my 3-panel mermaid skirt over the next 2 posts, more straightforward than… Read more →
DIY Fishtail Mermaid Skirt with Train for Belly Dance, Halloween & Festivals
The last of the Mermaid Costume series is this beautiful fishtail mermaid skirt! 🙂 Last 2 weeks, we made the mermaid shell bra top and the curly seaweed armband! And today we’ll complete the costume with this fishtail mermaid skirt with a little train. It’s pretty simple to make, yet looks pretty impressive when it’s finished. Let’s get started! Click… Read more →
6 Classic Belly Dance Skirts You Can Make (NO SEW & 10 minute skirt included!)
Every belly dancer would love to have a beautiful collection of classic belly dance skirts in her costume wardrobe 🙂 But costume skirts can be quite pricey, and most likely, you have to fix off-the-rack skirts to suit your size as they come in a limited range of sizes. So why not make your own? 😉 If you are new… Read more →
How to make 3 styles of mermaid skirts out of 1 set of patterns!
I love versatile patterns that allow me to create many different styles of garments. Would you be surprised if I told you these skirts were all made out of the same set of patterns? This is how I created each one 🙂 1. The Goddess Skirt I show how to make this golden mermaid skirt called Goddess Skirt in my… Read more →
Perky Ruffles DIY – Flounce ruffles with fishing line for creating designer-looking costumes!
I love belly dance costumes made by Russian designers. I can easily spend half an hour scrolling through Pinterest, just getting design ideas and inspiration from gorgeous creations made by them. They are so good at creating a dramatic look. 😀 I noticed they do that by using a lot of ruffles. But not the light and soft type. They… Read more →