Learn beginner bead embroidery techniques for appliqués, tassels, and fringe for your dance costume. Add professional sparkle today! Read more →
Tag: how to make appliques
How to Rhinestone Dance Costumes for Beginners
Want to add sparkle to your dance costume? This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to rhinestone dance costumes with confidence! Discover the best rhinestones to use, the essential tools you need, and 3 simple techniques that will transform your plain outfit into something absolutely stage-ready. Part of the Beginner’s Guide to Belly Dance Costume Making series, this tutorial breaks down rhinestoning in an easy, approachable way. Say goodbye to intimidation and hello to gorgeous, sparkling costumes! Read more →
How to Rhinestone Dance Costumes
DIY rhinestone dance costumes come to life with creative appliqués for added depth beyond basic glue-on stones. Learn silk‑wire stitching, patterned rhinestone chains, and glue techniques using safe adhesives. With simple materials and clear instructions, even beginners can craft dazzling, professional‑looking designs. 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 →
How to Make Beaded Fringe
A beautiful beaded fringe can add so much sparkly and movement to your costume and I will show you how to make beaded fringe in today’s post. Read more →
How to Make a Wave Applique Bellydance Costume – by Tammy
See how Tammy created her beautiful Wave Applique Bellydance Costume! It’s a simple method yet creates a professional finish! Read more →
DIY Beaded Poinsettia Applique
Try this DIY beaded Poinsettia applique and add sparkles to your holiday costumes, outfits and decor! It’s a beginner-friendly project 🙂 Read more →
6 Tips for Faster & More Beautiful Beading!
I hear many people are intimidated by beading, because it looks super time-consuming and difficult to do 🙁 But people who love decorating with beads say, beading is fun, relaxing and meditative 🙂 So what makes such a big difference?? Those experienced people have picked up a few things that make their beading faster, more beautiful,… Read more →
DIY Sparkly Star Appliques!
Welcome back to the Holiday DIY series! In my last 2 posts, you saw how to make a sleeveless choli top with cute double bows and a super easy no-sew skirt for your holiday costume. But I mean, these are great all year around! And today, I want to show you how to make these sparkly star appliques to add to your… Read more →
How to Use a Glue Syringe – glue applicator syringe for rhinestones
Here’s an honest disclaimer – This post contains some affiliate links. This means that if you click on the links and purchase products, I earn a small commission (no additional cost to you). The small commission I earn keeps all the Sparkly Belly tutorials free 🙂 No obligation, just an option. Thanks! Last week I showed you how to make… Read more →