Is your dance skirt looking a little plain? It might just need one of these 3 simple fixes. From flounce ruffles that add gorgeous movement, to cutouts that give your skirt a designer edge, to layering textures for depth and richness — these are beginner-friendly upgrades that make a huge difference. Read more →
Learn beginner bead embroidery techniques for appliqués, tassels, and fringe for your dance costume. Add professional sparkle today! Read more →
Learn to make a stunning, beginner-friendly rhinestone headpiece for belly or ballroom dance—fully customizable with a free pattern included! Read more →
Love your handmade belly dance outfits but feel like something’s off? Uncover 5 common mistakes that make costumes look cheap—and learn how to fix them for a polished, professional look. Read more →
Let me show you how to transform your plain belly dance dress into a high-end, designer look with mirror tiles, in 4 easy steps. The best part is, this only cost me $20. I’m loving the recent trend of mirror dresses on belly dance stages! These mirror tiles are lightweight, affordable, and super easy to apply, and the best of… Read more →
Need more coverage for a low-cut dress? This easy DIY trick adjusts a plunging neckline without a modesty panel—perfect for belly dance costumes and evening gowns. Stay secure and elegant with this simple sewing hack! Read more →
These rhinestone appliques help create more dimensions in your dress design than just gluing on rhinestones. They are super easy to make too! Read more →
If your belly dance costume bra needs some reinforcing then our alteration expert, Chani, will be able to walk you through the process. Read more →
I like decorating my costumes with lace appliques in recent years, and today I’ll show you how I made this adjustable belly dance lace belt. Many fusion-style belts come with ties that let you adjust the size of the belt, but not raqs sharqi belts. But here’s a sneaky way to make your belt adjustable without compromising the style. Let’s… Read more →
4 different types of belly dance mermaid skirts, how they are constructed, and which one YOU should choose. Read more →