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 →