So I opened my DIY Applique Kit shop a little while ago, and people love the kits because they come with everything you need to create beautiful appliques yourself! š But some of them asked, āHow do I attach the appliques to a costume?ā A very good question š In this post, Iāll show you exactly… Read more →
Beaded appliques are perfect for decorating your dance costumes with… or even your evening dresses or bags! They make everything look so fine and polished! š And so they come with high price tags. Can you make one yourself? Sure you can! š In fact, making your own beaded appliques is actually simple and… Read more →
Last week I shared with you the DIY beaded sleeve which was so easy to make, yet so pretty! š And this week, letās continue with the bead theme, and make this beaded swag for your skirt! š This swag is so beautiful to add around the hips and moves so nicely with your movements. The best part is, itās… Read more →
Looking for ways to hide your upper arms and back? Many dancers write to me and tell me that they want to hide their upper arms and back when they dress for their belly dance performances. But a lot of solutions out there can get boring after a while, and finding a pretty solution, not compromise, can be hard. š… Read more →
Over the last couple of posts, weāve been discussing what it takes to create a beautiful, perfectly-fitting belly dance costume to wear at the next show. We saw that how a well-fitting, beautiful costume can turn a dancer into a more confident and professional oneā¦ even if she is a hobby dancer! And I shared with you my… Read more →
As belly dancers, costumes are very important for our performances, and most of us would love to have new, well-fitting costumes for our next show. Weāve seen that we CAN have new, well-fitting costumes for shows, and how it affects dancers’ confidence level and appearance. Iāve shared how I was so inspired by the dancers in my group who made… Read more →
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 thatās 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 didnāt know what I was looking for. I didnāt even know whether Iām allowed to touch the fabric. I simply walked out of the store empty-handed. š Well, I donāt want… 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 →
So this week, weāve been on a big journey to figure out how to outfit you in a beautiful, perfectly-fitting costume… …so that youāll walk on a stage at that special show you are working towardsā¦ and feel, āIāve arrivedā¦ now watch me!ā š Weāve seen that many people are afraid of costume making because they believe that… Read more →