I’ve done all kinds of hip scarfs and overskirts tutorials over the years, but I’ve realized I don’t have a good, basic belly dance hip scarf pattern yet! So that’s what we’re going to make today. 🙂 This design is very basic, cute and versatile, and super easy to make! In this video, you’ll see how to make this hip… Read more →
Sometimes as a belly dancer, you want a bit of coverage over your torso. Maybe you have a more conservative audience, or you feel more comfortable with more coverage. And it’s perfectly fine to not show your belly to dance belly dance. But sometimes it feels like options are limited. At the end of the day, it… Read more →
Ohhh the festive season has begun! Thanksgiving family fun, Black Friday shopping fun, and holiday dancing fun…. 😀 (oh, speaking of Black Friday, check out Sparkly Belly’s Black Friday fun here!) Since holiday events are coming up, in the next 3 posts, I’m going to do a holiday DIY costume series where I’ll show you how to make this sleeveless… Read more →
Looking for new decorations for a hafla? Or an inexpensive and inspiring way to decorate your dance space? Recently I see so many beautiful DIY banners and garlands on Pinterest, made with scrap cotton fabric or burlap. I thought – well, I have lots of shiny fabric so I can make one that is inspired by sparkly dancers! So in… Read more →
Big tassels look beautiful on ATS style belts and costumes, and I’ve been enjoying tassels as my dance space decor. In this video, you’ll see how to make a tassel – super easy! You can make a few or a whole bunch, and use them whatever way you like. Click here to sign up for the Sparkly Belly newsletter! To… Read more →