What was your very first skirt you owned as a belly dancer? For me, it was a circle skirt, and I think it is a great choice for the first skirt to dance in. Circle skirts are versatile, and easy to…
Appliques are usually pieces of ornamented fabric that you can attach to your clothes, bags etc. For belly dance costumes, beaded appliques are used often, and placing a few appliques on the costume bra and belt or skirt gives the…
So here is a little bit about me. When I look at sequins and beads sewn in an orderly manner, I get a lot of pleasure from it. It may sound weird, but the above picture of pink sequins all…
Sequins! I love sequins. They shine a lot on stage, and they are used in all types of dance costumes. Sewing sequins is very simple! And knowing how to sew sequins comes in handy when you have to fix your belly…
Continuing from last week, you will see how to do beading in this article. Because…we can never have enough sparkling on our costumes 😉 If you missed last week’s article on how to make short and long lines with beads,…
Do you like beaded costumes? Well I do…so much! And a dear Sparkly Belly subscriber requested a beading and applique tutorial, and I thought it’s a great idea, since I have been having fun making appliques the last couple of weeks myself.…
So exciting, from Part 3 of the How to Make a Belly Dance Bra series, now you have a bra base that fits you well and is covered in the fabric of your choice. It is time to decorate it!…
In Part 2 of the How to Make a Belly Dance Bra series, you saw how I prepare all parts of a belly dance bra base. In Part 3, you will see how to cover the bra base with the…
So in Part 1 of the How to Make a Belly Dance Bra series, you saw all the materials you need for making a belly dance bra. In Part 2, you will see how to take measurements, cut the bra,…
Want to make a belly dance bra that fits you perfectly on a budget? In this series of articles and videos, you can see how to make a belly dance bra that looks beautiful, fits you well and lasts a…