Tag: upper arms

How to Make Detachable Puff Sleeves | Balloon Sleeve DIY

by Mao

Learn how to make detachable puff sleeves for your belly dance costume! Add instant drama or keep it simple with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Read more →

DIY Double Ruffle Armband for Belly Dance (upper arm coverage & non-slip!)

by Mao

I love matching accessories. Today I’m going to show you how to make a double-tier ruffle armband I made to go with my brand new costume! It’s quite unique and pretty, gives nice coverage if you’re a bit conscious about your arms 🙂 Also, I’ll show you a little trick to prevent the armband from slipping off your arm. Let’s… Read more →

DIY detachable puffy sleeve for belly dance costumes

DIY Detachable Puffy Sleeves for Belly Dance Costumes

by Mao

I like accessories that spice up my existing costumes AND I can attach or remove from costumes as I like. 😉 You’ve seen examples of those accessories like the shrug, bead swag, or drape swag on Sparkly Belly! And today I’m excited to share with you this detachable puffy sleeve! It’s simple to make, but adds a wow factor to… Read more →

6 Pretty Ways to Hide Upper Arms for Dancers

by Mao

What body parts do you care about the most when you dress for performance? 🙂 One of the most concerning body parts for many dancers is upper arms. I often hear comments like, “I want to hide my flabby upper arms!” But the common solutions for hiding upper arms like wearing a black long sleeve shirt or a tie top… Read more →

DIY Belly Dance Shrug with Ruffle Sleeves Ghawazee Coat inspired

DIY Ghawazee Coat inspired Shrug – Belly Dance crop top / bolero with ruffles sleeves

by Mao

Looking for ways to hide your upper arms and back? Many dancers write to me and tell me that they want to hide their upper arms and back when they dress for their belly dance performances. But a lot of solutions out there can get boring after a while, and finding a pretty solution, not compromise, can be hard. 🙁… Read more →