There are many ways to add an interesting feature to a simple skirt, but what’s more romantic than a little drape or a swag? 🙂 Creating perfectly draped fabric can be tricky, but in this tutorial, I’ll show you a super-easy way to add drape to a belly dance skirt. Let’s get started! Resources mentioned in the video: Detachable side swag… Read more →
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How to Add a Ruffle To a Skirt Slit
Do you have a skirt that could use a little makeover? You can easily transform a simple skirt into an exciting ruffle skirt if you know how to add a ruffle to a skirt! The original skirt is from my 3-panel mermaid skirt tutorial, and I decided to add ruffles to upgrade it. In this video, you’ll see how to… Read more →
The Best Way to Learn to Sew Costumes (especially if you don’t like to sew!)
I often hear from dancers, “I’d love to be able to sew, but I can’t.” And for some, that’s the end of their story. But for others, that’s the beginning of a new dancer career – they start to learn how to sew and create beautiful costumes! Let’s face it – it’s impossible for dancers to NOT encounter costuming problems. … Read more →