It may look like a tiny spear, but the tailor’s awl is a powerhouse tool! From fabric tricks to unexpected everyday hacks, discover six surprising ways this little game-changer can make your projects easier—and maybe even more fun. Read more →
Tag: tricks
How to Rip Seams & Serger Stitches in Seconds
Discover how to rip seams quickly and safely with this factory-inspired method. Step-by-step tips for removing regular and serged stitches without damaging fabric—perfect for faster, cleaner sewing projects. Read more →
3 tricks for sewing stretch fabrics (& avoiding uneven skirt hem!)
Want to make this lovely grey skirt? Learn here! For making dance costumes, stretch fabric is essential – it helps us create fitted costumes and gives the flexibility we need for when we move around and dance in it. 🙂 So I have a lot of tutorials where you use stretch fabrics – like this mermaid skirt, Goddess Skirt, and… Read more →
Does your belt move around when you dance? – Perfectly Fitting Costume Guide 2/3
Welcome back to the Perfectly Fitting Costume Guide! In the first part of this Guide, you saw Part 1: 10 ways to make your belly dance bra work. So you’ve got many ways to make sure your bra looks nice on you. Now what about your belt? To me, there’s nothing more frustrating than noticing my belt is way off centre… Read more →
10 Ways to Make Your Belly Dance Bra Fit (with minimal sewing!) – Perfectly Fitting Costume Guide 1/3
What is the #1 costuming challenge I hear from Sparkly Belly readers? It’s fitting. Fitting costumes, finding the right size and right length, scaling patterns, not sure how to alter etc… But there are many tricks you can easily use to create much better fit! So over the next few posts, I’ll share with you the Perfectly… Read more →