How many of us want a new, beautiful costume to wear for the next show…but when the next show comes, end up pulling out the same old costume that looks and feels just okay? …or worse, it feels awful but that’s all you have to wear? Well, the other day, I received an email from a belly dancer in UK.… Read more →
When I first visited a fabric store, I was at a loss. All I saw there were rows and rows of fabric bolts, labeled with foreign names, and I didn’t know what I was looking for. I didn’t even know whether I’m allowed to touch the fabric. I simply walked out of the store empty-handed. 🙁 Well, I don’t want… Read more →
Many years ago, I came up with this brilliant idea to make my own dance costume. I already loved dance costumes and I was excited. 😀 The only problem was, I knew nothing about costume making. I didn’t know what a dance bra top was made of, I didn’t know types of fabric, and of course, I didn’t know how… Read more →
Do you get butterflies in your stomach before performance? 😨 I think most dancers do, even experienced people too. Some people may get a little nervous, but other people may get sweaty hands, shaky legs ….or even start to panic before getting on stage! Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. So today’s post is a little different than my usual… Read more →
In my last post, I showed you how to make easy fabric flower appliques that I used to decorate this costume 🙂 In this post, you’ll see how to make fabric rose appliques. These are also easy to make, and so delicate and pretty. Let’s get started! Click here to sign up for the free course and start creating beautiful… Read more →
Decoration is my favourite part of costume making 😀 But it is the most time consuming part at the same time. It really challenges your patience. So I love easy and beautiful decoration techniques like one I’m excited to share with you today! A while ago, I shared my time lapse video on how I made this costume, and many… Read more →
Over the last few days, we’ve discussed how you can finally have a Dina Bra that fits and works for YOUR body. I shared with you my story of buying the worst fitting Dina Bra costume and 3 big problems of pre-made Dina Bra bases which many people fall for….when they don’t even need a pre-made base! It… Read more →
Many fashionable belly dancers would love to have Dina Bra costumes that fit them well. As you saw in my previous post, it’s definitely possible! I shared with you how I went from buying that worst fitting Dina Bra costume to making my own Dina Bra that fits me well. And you saw Jennifer, Karma, and Paula’s gorgeous Dina Bras,… Read more →
Today, when you look at designer costumes, many of them feature the Dina Bra design. The playful, round cups contrasted by the deep plunge design accentuates your cleavage. It’s fun, sexy and cute all at the same time. It’s edgy… and it looks pro! Wearing a Dina Bra is like wearing a piece of Dina, a legend in belly… 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 →