Discover 12 easy DIY holiday gifts for dancers! These beginner-friendly projects look amazing and take under an hour to make. Perfect for friends or yourself. Read more →
Tag: bellydance skirt
5 Secrets to Making a Golden Era Belly Dance Costume
Discover 5 secrets to creating a stunning Golden Era belly dance costume — from the iconic bandeau bra to the perfect high-slit skirt, puff sleeves, and sparkling vintage details that bring timeless elegance to life on stage. Read more →
10 Skirt Patterns To Keep You Looking Amazing!!
Discover 10 skirt patterns you can sew today! From circle skirts to mermaid and tiered skirts, every style is built from 3 simple constructions. This video explains each pattern step-by-step with tutorials, perfect for DIY outfits or belly dance costumes. Learn skirt design basics and create stunning handmade skirts. Read more →
3 Creative Ways to Sew Perfect Ruffle Skirts
Ever finish a costume and feel like it’s just… okay? I’ve found one simple ruffle skirt technique that took my plain skirts from basic to showstopping. In this post, I’ll show you how to use it on any skirt you already have! Read more →
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 →
DIY Custom-Fit Ruched Mermaid Skirt – Beginner Sewing!
Have you ever put on a costume that made you feel amazing? Let’s create that feeling together with this DIY trendy ruched mermaid skirt made just for you! Let’s get started! Get the FREE calculator from here! To make this ruched mermaid skirt, you need these materials. How to Make DIY Ruched Mermaid Skirt Step 1. Take measurements First, we’ll… Read more →
DIY Built-in Ruched Skirt (Yoga Pants with Skirt)
Last week you saw how I made a lace halter top for dance practice. This week, continuing the practice wear theme, I’ll be making this cute ruched skirt that is built into my flare pants! The built-in skirt is comfy and doesn’t shift or fall, and these yoga pants with a skirt are perfect for dance lessons or even daily… Read more →
How to Alter a Beaded 90s Belly Dance Bra & Belt with Chani Pt 3
Do you have a bra and belt that need new lining? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will complete her 90s costume refurbishment project and show you how she added fringe, then lining to the bra and belt for a very professional finish. Enjoy! Phew! We have covered a lot of ground on this project: from simply figuring out… Read more →
How to Drill Holes in Acrylic Stones for Costume Making with Chani
In her last post, Chani showed how she started altering the beaded bra top from the 90s. She found a bunch of glued-on stones coming off of the bra top, so she removed them, and drilled holes to turn them into sew-on stones! In this post, she will show you exactly how to drill holes in acrylic stones, so you… Read more →
What is Horsehair Braid? How to Use it for Belly Dance Costumes
If you’re interested in making a professional belly dance costume, you must know this secret ingredient every famous designer uses – It’s horsehair braid 🙂 You’ve probably seen it being used to finish the hem of skirts and dresses for dance costumes or wedding dresses or evening gowns. It’s also used to accentuate ruffle details. It creates large waves and… Read more →