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Tag: skirt hem
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 →
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 →
How to Add a Ruffle To a Skirt Slit
Do you have a skirt that could use a little makeover? You can easily transform a simple skirt into an exciting ruffle skirt if you know how to add a ruffle to a skirt! The original skirt is from my 3-panel mermaid skirt tutorial, and I decided to add ruffles to upgrade it. In this video, you’ll see how to… Read more →
How to Sew a Curly Lettuce Hem with Fishing Line
Sewing takes patience, and I’m not the most patient person when it comes to costume making. I always look for ways to cut corners and still achieve the same results, and I love when performing 1 task achieves more than 1 result. This lettuce hem technique is one that hems your skirt AND creates the curly, ruffly effect at the same… Read more →