Tag: mermaid skirt

Sparkly Costume Showcase 2016

Christmas has passed, and it’s the end of the year. How was your 2016? My 2016 was lots of learning and meeting new people online and in person. I learned many little sewing techniques while making Sparkly Belly tutorials, and I also took a business program this year. I launched new ebook, Belly Dancer in Business, and new course, Swirly… Read more →

3 DIY ideas to spice up your old costumes

3 ways to spice up your old costume – Your Sparkly Wardrobe Week 2

Welcome back to Your Sparkly Wardrobe Project! 😀 Your Sparkly Wardrobe Project is a collaboration project I’m doing with a lovely dancer Mahin, she’s got a ton of experience and knowledge in belly dancing. And we are taking turns each week to show you how to make the most out of your belly dance costume wardrobe and give you fresh… Read more →

Inside BDCW - Belly Dance Costume Workshop

Inside the Belly Dance Costume Workshop

Last week I announced that the enrolment to my online Belly Dance Costume Workshop (BDCW) is opening on May 22, 2016. I’ve been receiving messages and questions from excited dancers 🙂 If you have questions about the workshop, feel free to email me at mao@sparklybelly.com. I’m happy to answer your questions, and it’s great to know what you are wondering… Read more →

BDCW Belly Dance Costume Workshop

3 Big Announcements (hint: first-ever… scholarship!)

The weather is getting warmer, and it’s time to think about costumes for summer performances! Or in you’re in the southern hemisphere, think about winter holiday performances 😉 Either way, now is a good time to start making costumes for the upcoming season. So in that spirit, I have 3 big announcements for you today. Announcement #1… Enrolment of the… Read more →

Alia silver mermaid skirt

Sparkly Holiday Costume Showcase 2015

Merry Christmas! I hope you are having a wonderful day with your loved ones. I’m just finishing up the last bit of work here then heading off to my fiance’s parents’ place for dinner. It’ll be a good time 🙂 Before I go, I want to quickly share with you some photos. I often receive photos of beautiful creations by dancers, and… Read more →

Best of Sparkly Belly 2015

Since it’s nearing the end of this year, my fiance Navid and I went for a nice dinner together last weekend to chat about our achievements from this year. We did this last year too, and these dinners are great opportunities to reflect on what we love doing, what and whom we appreciate in life, and how fortunate we are.… Read more →

Apply applique to costume bra

A Sneak Peek at the Belly Dance Costume Workshop

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 →

How to Fit your Belly Dance Skirt

How to Fit your Belly Dance Skirt

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 →