Sewing takes patience, and I’m not the most patient person when it comes to costume making. I always look for ways to cut corners and still achieve the same results, and I love when performing 1 task achieves more than 1 result. This lettuce hem technique is one that hems your skirt AND creates the curly, ruffly effect at the same… Read more →
Decorative cut outs on costume skirts create such a fancy and unique look. And even though these cut outs make your costume look professional, they are pretty easy to make! In this video, you will see how to make these small cut outs and still keep your skirt nice and sturdy. Click here to sign up for the Sparkly Belly… Read more →
Update – Since I published this post, I received many questions, so I’ve updated the post. If you came back to this post, have a read again below. If you are new… welcome! 🙂 First, I’d like to say THANK YOU for such positive responses to How to Make a Mermaid Skirt Part 1. It was so touching to see… Read more →
Update – Since I published this post, I received many questions, so I’ve updated the post. If you came back to this post, have a read again below. If you are new… welcome! 🙂 You asked for it… And here it is – DIY Mermaid Skirt! Mermaid skirts are also called trumpet skirts, and they tend to be tight around… Read more →