Looking for ideas on how to alter a beaded belly dance bra? Have a vintage costume that needs an upgrade? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will show you how to alter a beaded belly dance bra top seamlessly and make it fit you! Enjoy 🙂 This is a vintage costume I bought on-line many, many years ago. The… Read more →
In Part 1 of this 3-panel mermaid skirt series, I showed you how to make your own pattern for this 3-panel belly dance mermaid skirt. If you missed it, start from there 🙂 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to cut the fabric, and assemble all pieces together. Let’s get started! Click here to sign up for the Sparkly… Read more →
I always like to have matching accessories for my costumes, and so for this brand new dress I made, I decided to make a pair of nude gauntlets! Gauntlets are great because they cover parts of your arms without adding much weight to the overall look. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make these nude gauntlets that look… Read more →
This year we’ve gone online for lessons and haflas, and I’ve enjoyed seeing some dancers dressed up really nicely even though they’re joining classes from home. Well, maybe we SHOULD dress nicely when we join online classes since we might meet dancers from all over the world, and it’ll make these classes more fun! So in the next two tutorials,… Read more →
Looking for a crop top to layer under your vest for belly dancing or festivals like renaissance fairs? Why not try this cropped, peasant top? It’s super cute on its own and perfect for layering! I kept the underbust area simple so you can layer another top on top of it, but the ruffled edges and flared sleeves are so… Read more →
Last week I shared with you 6 multi-size belly dance top ideas. Continuing the multi-size theme, this week I want to show you how to make your belly dance belt adjustable 🙂 You’re probably guessing I’ll be adding extra hooks… and you’re right! But we’ll ALSO add a secret ingredient that keeps the extended section of the belt neatly in… Read more →
Looking for ways to glam up your costume? Then check out this tribal fusion style panel skirt! It’s a very beginner-friendly project, and the skirt adds another layer of shine and complexity to your costuming! Perfect for troupe costuming too 😉 Let’s get started! How to make the costumes I’m wearing in this video: Pantaloons Skirt Tops To make this… Read more →
Holidays are upon us, and it’s an exciting time with all the fun social events. But sometimes I really, REALLY appreciate the quiet, alone moments I get in between those events. Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoy sharing lovely moments with friends and families… but the more social events I enjoy, the more quiet, alone time I crave. Can… Read more →
