Tag: applique making

Should you sew or glue rhinestones on a dance costume

How to Rhinestone Dance Costumes

DIY rhinestone dance costumes come to life with creative appliqués for added depth beyond basic glue-on stones. Learn silk‑wire stitching, patterned rhinestone chains, and glue techniques using safe adhesives. With simple materials and clear instructions, even beginners can craft dazzling, professional‑looking designs. Read more →

10 project ideas for stretch fabric scraps

10 Simple Stretch Fabric Scraps Projects

Stretch fabric scraps don’t have to go to waste! Discover 10 beginner-friendly dance costume projects from Sparkly Belly that transform your leftover materials into stylish wardrobe upgrades, all with less than a yard of fabric. Read more →

How to Sew a Bead Rope – Twisted Line Bead Embroidery Technique

What about belly dance costumes caught your eye at first? The sparkles? The fringe? For me, the intricate bead embroidery is one of the first things that attracted me to belly dance costumes. One of the most popular beading techniques you see on professional belly dance costumes is something that looks like a beaded rope or a twisted line of… Read more →

DIY Brooch - How to Make a Brooch from an Applique

How to Make a Brooch from an Applique

Brooches that come with pins or clips are super useful for quick dance costuming. 🙂 A few of these can glam up your costume instantly, and the best part is, they are so versatile and you can place them or remove them as you wish! So in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a brooch easily from an… Read more →

Make Along: Jasmine Vine Rhinestone Applique

  I launched a new Vine Rhinestone Applique Collection at my shop a few weeks ago 🙂   And I’ve been thrilled to see so many people trying the kits!   The new collection is not only looking gorgeous, but super easy and beginner-friendly!   The best part is, these kits can be made just by gluing. No sewing required!  … Read more →

DIY Applique Kit Pumpkin Vine rhinestone applique

Make Along: Pumpkin Vine Rhinestone Applique

  Today is the day! 😀   I’m thrilled to announce the brand new Vine Collection of DIY Applique Kits is finally available at the shop!   Some of you requested applique kits that don’t require sewing…. and I listened!   The Vine Collection can be made just by gluing. No sewing required! So it’s super beginner-friendly 😀   And… Read more →