I’ve been getting SO many requests to do ATS and tribal fusion costuming over the years 🙂 Now that I got inspired to do ATS / fusion costuming, I had a problem. What should I make!?!? So I asked everyone on my newsletter to submit their ideas, and I decided to do one that was very popular and best of… Read more →
If you are part of a troupe, you know the power of belly dance troupe costuming. When troupe members are beautifully dressed in the same theme colour or costume style, it creates a very cohesive look, and makes the performance that much more powerful! ….But this kind of troupe costuming can be challenging at the same time.… Read more →
I noticed one thing that’s very common among many belly dancers. We, belly dancers, love taking photos of ourselves looking beautiful before performance. We love taking photos of our handmade costumes. Then we love sharing these photos on Facebook and Instagram. We also love looking at everyone else’s photos! (How many like’s do you hit in a day? 😉 )… Read more →
In my last post, I showed you how to make a drape armband that matches your costume. It is very important to have a matching accessory, because it really balances out your entire outfit and completes it! Here’s another matching accessory idea which I call Sparkly Chunky Bangle! 😀 In recent years this type of thick,… Read more →
I love versatile patterns that allow me to create many different styles of garments. Would you be surprised if I told you these skirts were all made out of the same set of patterns? This is how I created each one 🙂 1. The Goddess Skirt I show how to make this golden mermaid skirt called Goddess Skirt in my… Read more →
One of my least favourite things about costume making is getting sore fingers 🙁 So I use my sewing machine for most part, but I usually do these things by hand: Attaching straps to bra cups – because feeding bra cups through a sewing machine can be tricky. Securing fabric to cover bras – because I don’t want stitches to… Read more →
Finally! The Bellydance Bundle is on sale NOW! Click here to buy the Bellydance Bundle! (available until Oct 8, 2017) I’ve been talking about this project for a while now, and I’m really excited that it’s finally LIVE. 😀 It’s a brilliant opportunity for you to check out 21 of the best online belly dance resources… Read more →
In the last decade, the way I learn dancing and sewing (and everything else in life) changed dramatically. When I was interested in learning something, I used to look for a local teacher that teaches that subject. Today I look for an online course. I DON’T think online courses replace in-person learning. But they definitely compliment and/or enhance in-person learning.… Read more →
Welcome back to the Business of Belly Dance series Part 2! Last week Georgia shared with us a really comprehensive guide to hosting events with celebrity dancers. If you missed it, check it out here. In the guide, she mentioned you should have a photographer/videographer record your events. This is really important for many reasons: Share the great memories with… Read more →
At Sparkly Belly, I like to talk about the Business of Belly Dance from time to time to share exciting things that will inspire new ideas for your belly dance business! To kick off this year’s series, Business of Belly Dance Part 2, I have an exciting guest post 😀 You know, a learning opportunity with a celebrity artist is… Read more →