Tag: rhinestones

Should you sew or glue rhinestones on a dance costume

How to Rhinestone Dance Costumes

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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 project ideas for stretch fabric scraps

10 Simple Stretch Fabric Scraps Projects

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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 →

Mirror Dress: TRANSFORM a Plain Dress with Mirror Tiles for $20!

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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 →

DIY Rhinestone Belt

DIY Rhinestone Belt for Belly Dance

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I’ve been seeing this type of rhinestone belt a lot recently, and I thought this would be perfect to layer over my new dress! So today you’ll see how I made this rhinestone belt. It’s comfy and pretty, and I highly recommend you try! Let’s get started!  Click here to learn how to make the dresses I’m wearing! How to… Read more →

How to Sew String Rhinestones with Chani

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Rhinestone chains are great materials to embellish your costumes with. They come pre-strung, so they are easy to sew and great for framing motifs and filling empty spaces. But how do you exactly sew them onto your costume? How do you get that polished look? In this post, Chani, our alteration expert, will continue her 90s costume refurbishment project and… Read more →