Looking for fresh costuming ideas and patterns?
Over the years, more than 1,900 dancers have learned with me how to bring their costume ideas to life. My step-by-step courses make the process simple and enjoyable, even if you’re new to sewing. You’ll be amazed by what you can create with a little guidance and a lot of sparkle!
All-Access Membership
Want to get your hands on ALL of Sparkly Belly premium courses?
Need the right push that helps you complete your projects?
In the All-Access Membership, you’ll get access to the entire library of Sparkly Belly premium courses and find the people with whom you’ll be working on projects together. You’ll take your project to completion this time. Let’s do it together!
Sewing levels: ALL
I love your courses. They are so clear and they create confidence, as well as beautiful belly dance clothes!
– a Sparkly Belly student
Dance Shorts Mini Course
Can’t find dance shorts that fit?
In this course, you’ll learn to create custom dance shorts pattern to fit your body and your costumes! Once you complete the pattern, you can sew a new pair in under 1 hour.
Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly, all levels
Warda Mermaid Skirts
Create your perfect fit!
In this course, you’ll create 2 gorgeous high-waisted mermaid skirts – each with a modern, curve-enhancing silhouette that highlights your natural shape!
Add bold cutouts, slits, straps, OR keep it classic and modest… it’s completely up to you!
Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly, all levels
Samia Golden Era Belly Dance Outfit
Step into the glamour of the Golden Era!
In this course, you’ll create a stunning 3-piece costume inspired by Samia Gamal—custom-fit, elegant, and made to make you shine on stage!
Sewing levels: All levels
Fifi Lace-Up Belly Dance Dress
Looking for classy but a little sassy dresses?
Create 2 stunning Fifi Belly Dance Dresses featuring intricate lace-up details and a flattering, customizable fit.
Designed with larger-chested dancers in mind, these elegant dresses offer comfort, support, and effortless style. Learn to craft your own eye-catching dresses and step onto the stage with confidence!
Sewing levels: Intermediate
Leyla Belly Dance Dress
Want stunning dresses with trendy mesh cutouts?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create these gorgeous dresses featuring intricate mesh cutouts and comfy built-in bras!
Elevate your look with these unique designs featuring flattering necklines, whimsical sleeves, and voluminous hemlines, guaranteed to make you the star of any show!
Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Amara Belly Dance Dress
Looking for a comfy dress with coverage and style?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create these chic dresses that offer full coverage AND let you wear your favorite street bra!
The soft mermaid silhouette is flattering for all body types, and you get 3 elegant dress designs with optional sleeves in this course. Perfect dresses for lessons, stage, and troupes!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
I truly feel like you and Sparkly Belly have given me a new set of wings.
– a Sparkly Belly student
Jamila Flare Pants
Can’t find stylish practice pants that fit you well?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create beautiful & comfortable flare pants completely based on your measurements, so you’ll never worry about tripping over your pants again!
The V-shaped waistband is flattering for all body types, and you get 3 beautiful pant designs in this course. Great pants for lessons, yoga, fusion & raqs sharqi outfits, or even daily wear!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
Zeina Skirt with Built-In Shorts
Struggling to make your skirt stay as you spin?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create comfortable & well-fitting dance shorts that will keep your skirt in place no matter how much you twirl!
The shorts are detachable, and you get 3 beautiful skirt designs in this course. So mix and match your shorts and skirts and expand your dance wardrobe!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
Daria Mermaid Skirts
Want to upgrade your skirt collection?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 styles of gorgeous mermaid skirts that will instantly upgrade your outfits to designer levels!
Create your own style by mixing and matching the 2 design options: straight seam and diagonal seam, and high waist and low rise options. Learn to make the no-muffin-top waistband, and finish the skirt them professionally.
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
Aziza Baladi Dress
Looking for a dress that fits you?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 styles of beautiful & classic baladi dresses with a modern flare!
Mix and match dress designs and sleeve options, and create your very own baladi dresses to fit you! These dresses are beginner-friendly, quick reward projects.
Sewing levels: All levels
Cascading Ruffle Skirts
Want a skirt that’s not a plain circle skirt?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 gorgeous styles of Cascading Ruffle Skirts that are trending amongst designer costumes in recent years!
You’ll learn how to finish ruffle edges professionally with fishing line and horsehair braid, which will turn your skirts into instant WOW skirts!
Sewing levels: All levels
Belly Dance Bra Fitting Ultimate Guide
Gained or lost weight? Can never seem to be able to fit belly dance bra tops well?
I put together this course because bra fitting is the MOST COMMON costume challenge that belly dancers face.
So I compiled all the tips and techniques that I learned over the years into 1 single course, so you can always refer to them whenever you have bra fitting issues like gaping bra cups/ bra cups that are too small, shoulder straps giving you a headache, back bumps, etc etc!
Sewing levels: All levels
Your course creates a space of calm, with just enough information to get the job done, without overwhelming (much needed at this time). Your kind reassurances and respect for inner beauty keeps one inspired through the patient process of learning a new skill.
– a Sparkly Belly student
Advanced Circle Skirts
Bored with plain 2-panel circle skirts?
Want to upgrade your skirt collection with designer-grade circle skirts?
In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can create beautiful circle skirts with fancy design features like side cutouts and drapes, horsehair braid, adjustable high slits, and curly hems!
You’ll also master the step-by-step technique to create an even hem for your skirts and many designer hemming styles that will level up your circle skirts!
Sewing levels: All levels
Mirage Bodystocking
Conscious about marks on your torso?
Want to control the jiggly flesh around the upper arms, belly, and legs?
In this special course, you can learn to make your very own body stockings to wear underneath your costumes!
It not only hides marks on your skin, but also slims down these areas without creating bumps (NO muffin tops or panty lines) or restricting your movements! Plus, you can even turn your bodystockings into full, professional dresses!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
Sultana Turkish Vest
Looking for a nice Turkish vest to layer on tops?
Not sure how to go about creating the unique shape of this underbust vest?
In this Sultana Turkish Vest Premium Course, you can learn to make a beautiful Turkish vest with an adjustable closure to fit your size!
You’ll also learn ways to hack the basic pattern so you can have multiple style options. Perfect for all styles of belly dance, Renaissance faire, and other festival costumes!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate
Luna Classic Tribal Tops
Want to have more variety in your top collection?
Want to be able to make classic tops and decorate them with your own style and creativity?
In this Luna Classic Tribal Tops premium course, you’ll learn to make 4 classic, comfy tribal tops to fit your measurements!
These are great for ATS and tribal fusion costuming!
Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly
Peekaloons Pantaloons
Have you always had your eyes on those sumptuous pantaloons with sassy side openings?
Join the Peekaloons Pantaloons premium course, and you can make your very own puffy pantaloons with peek-a-boo drape side openings – aka Peekaloons – to fit your size!
Plus, you get another style option that has a cute casual look with less volume but the same sassy side openings!
Perfect for tribal fusion costuming and/or festival clothing!
Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly
Applique Making for Belly Dance Costumes
Want to bedazzle your own costumes, but not sure where to start?
Your beadwork somehow ends up looking amateur, not professional?
Join this special Applique Making for Belly Dance Costumes premium course, and I’ll take you through my step-by-step beading & applique making techniques, so you can master high-end applique making without spending high-end prices. 🙂
Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly
The Sparkly Belly courses are so easy to follow and they take all the guesswork out of it. They save me so much time and frustration from trying to figure out how to make something, and they always turn out perfectly.
– a Sparkly Belly student
Hourglass Belly Dance Dress
Want more coverage…and style?
Want to make a perfectly-fitting dress with a built-in bra?
Join this Hourglass Belly Dance Dress Premium Course and make your very own belly dance dress with a built-in bra and lace side panels that shape you into an hourglass figure!
Plus, you get another beautiful style option with a partial belly panel as well as matching accessories to elevate a homemade costume to a professional one!
Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced (Ability to make a basic belly dance bra is a prerequisite for this course.)
Dina Bra from Scratch
Always looking for a Dina Bra base?
Frustrated by the hard Dina Bra base that’s impossible to fit properly?
Join the Dina Bra from Scratch Premium Course and make your own Dina Bra that fits you perfectly!
By the end of the course, you’ll have a soft and comfortable Dina Bra, covered seamlessly (without darts or gathering) with fabric of your choice. Enjoy the professional look at a fraction of the cost!
Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced
Aurora Convertible Skirt
Want to stretch your costume-making time & money further?
Join the Aurora Convertible Skirt Premium Course, and create a gorgeous skirt that gives you 3+ looks in 1 skirt! Swap your looks in seconds!
Learn to create modern design features like cutouts, drapes, tail, train, and wavy skirt hem, pick from 32 design options, and create your own designer-looking costume!
Sewing levels: Beginner – Advanced
Swirly Belt & Applique
Looking for a new and unique belt design?
Join this popular Swirly Belt & Applique premium course, and make your own gorgeous Swirly Belt and matching costume that no one else has! Be the envy of all the dancers at your next hafla with this designer-looking belt 😉
Sewing levels: All levels (sewing machine is NOT required)