When I first visited a fabric store, I was at a loss. All I saw there were rows and rows of fabric bolts, labeled with foreign names, and I didn’t know what I was looking for. I didn’t even know whether I’m allowed to touch the fabric. I simply walked out of the store empty-handed. 🙁 Well, I don’t want… Read more →
Tag: satin
DIY Easy Fabric Flower Appliques
Decoration is my favourite part of costume making 😀 But it is the most time consuming part at the same time. It really challenges your patience. So I love easy and beautiful decoration techniques like one I’m excited to share with you today! A while ago, I shared my time lapse video on how I made this costume, and many… Read more →
Time Lapse: 40 hrs of work in 3 mins – Pink & Navy Floral Belly Dance Costume
A few months ago, I treated myself to a new phone – Samsung Galaxy S7. I wasn’t even going to get the latest & greatest (I was using Galaxy S2 at the time), but the store (and my fiance) convinced me into getting this smartphone. I must say, I’m so happy they did! The phone comes… Read more →
16 Ways to Wear a Reversible Circle Skirt
Wouldn’t it be nice to get many looks out of 1 costume? That would be so fun, and you could adjust your style depending on your choreography, audience and occasion. Is that even possible? Yes, it is! 😀 In this video, you’ll see how you can create 16 different looks using 1 reversible circle skirt. Let’s get started! Sign up… Read more →
DIY Circle Skirt for dancers! [reversible & double-layer & double-slit]
Thanks for enjoying last week’s What Type of Belly Dancer Are You? test! It has quickly become the most shared post on Sparkly Belly 🙂 If your test result was a Classic Belly Dancer or Artist or even Sweet Charmer, today’s DIY is perfect addition to your dance wardrobe! I love versatile costume pieces, and circle skirts are definitely a… Read more →