Create Costumes
that make you feel confident on stage!
Start with my FREE Belly Dance Costume Making 101 — a 5-day email mini course to help you make your first costume!
Hi, I’m Mao!
When I started belly dancing, I didn’t have a single costume that fit my body or style. So I decided to make my own—and that little experiment turned into a passion for helping other belly dancers create costumes they love to wear! Now I teach you the techniques I’ve learned so you can make something that’s truly yours. You and me, together!
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Very beginner?
Learn what you need to get started, from essential tools to easy DIY costume projects!
Make your own mermaid skirt!
Join this 5-day challenge and create a perfectly fitting mermaid skirt you’ll be proud to wear!
Latest Tutorials
How to Make Dance Shorts That Don’t Ride Up
Why dance shorts ride up (and 3 ways to fix it)
What to Wear Under a Belly Dance Costume
Not sure what to wear under a belly dance costume? Mao breaks down her go-to options for staying comfortable and confident on stage.
How to Tighten a Skirt Waistband without the Muffin Top
Tighten a skirt waistband without the muffin top using this easy elastic trick from Sparkly Belly—snug in back, soft and comfy in front.
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