Tag: arm bands

DIY Double Ruffle Armband for Belly Dance (upper arm coverage & non-slip!)

by Mao

I love matching accessories. Today I’m going to show you how to make a double-tier ruffle armband I made to go with my brand new costume! It’s quite unique and pretty, gives nice coverage if you’re a bit conscious about your arms 🙂 Also, I’ll show you a little trick to prevent the armband from slipping off your arm. Let’s… Read more →

DIY Seaweed Armband for Mermaid Costume

by Mao

Last week I shared with you how to make the DIY floating mermaid seashell bra top, which was a really fun project! And today, I want to make this armband that looks like curly seaweed to accessorize our mermaid costume. It’s so fun and easy! Let’s get started! Click here to sign up for the newsletter (+ BONUS: get access… Read more →

DIY detachable puffy sleeve for belly dance costumes

DIY Detachable Puffy Sleeves for Belly Dance Costumes

by Mao

I like accessories that spice up my existing costumes AND I can attach or remove from costumes as I like. 😉 You’ve seen examples of those accessories like the shrug, bead swag, or drape swag on Sparkly Belly! And today I’m excited to share with you this detachable puffy sleeve! It’s simple to make, but adds a wow factor to… Read more →

DIY Belly Dance Gauntlets / Fingerless Gloves (+ Useful Costuming Tip!)

by Mao

Have you felt like something is missing when you put on a costume? Maybe it looks too simple or off balance or just doesn’t look complete. I want to share with you 1 very useful dance costuming tip. If you feel like any of the above, try adding a bit more fabric on your arms. Whether it’s armbands or wrist… Read more →