Smooth Dance Dress & Country Dance Costume

Competition or show quality ballgowns that allow American Smooth and Country dancers to freely move in and out of dance position.

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Rhinestone Designs Pattern

Dancesport Dresses

*How to Transfer Your Rhinestone Design to Your Dress

This red Latin dress was made by Sew Like a Pro™ member Linda, who wanted to create an abstract rhinestone design made with many small rhinestoned sections. To get the look she wanted, she spent a lot of time playing around with fabric scraps and pinning them onto the dress to create the shapes she wanted. The she finally rhinestoned each section that she outlined with the fabric! Get more tips in the blog... ... #dancedress #skatedress #competitioncostume #bling

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Figure Skating Dress Patterns

Pole Outfits

Skate Outfits

Ballroom Dress Pattern

Sew Shirt

Dance Latin

Gym Leotards

Fabulous Leotard Fitting For Competition Ballroom, Skate Dresses

Does your ballroom or skate leotard ride up at the bottom and fall off your shoulders? Do you have costume meltdowns that hinder your performance? If you need help creating a great fitting leotard for your competition Dancesport, Country or Skate dress, you are in the right place! <br><br>#leotard alterations #sewingtips #ballroomdress #ballroomdancecostume #sewingprogram #onlinesewingschool #sewingcourse #sewingclasses #ballroomdresspattern

Sew Like a Pro™ member Elif did an amazing job making this poker-themed Dancesport dress for a showcase event. She used velvet around the neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves, and black lace for the sleeves. She used lots of cool decorations, like the card decorations on the side of the dress. #dancesportdress #ballroomdress #lacesleeves #flowerappliques #sewlikeapro #dressmaker #showcasedress Cool Decorations, Smooth Dance Dresses, Ballroom Standard Dress, Smooth Dance, Lace Inspiration, Skating Costumes, Ballroom Dresses, Country Dance

Cool Decorations

Smooth Dance Dresses

Ballroom Standard Dress

Card appliqués make custom "printed" fabricfabric

Sew Like a Pro™ member Elif did an amazing job making this poker-themed Dancesport dress for a showcase event. She used velvet around the neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves, and black lace for the sleeves. She used lots of cool decorations, like the card decorations on the side of the dress. #dancesportdress #ballroomdress #lacesleeves #flowerappliques #sewlikeapro #dressmaker #showcasedress

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American Smooth Dress

Smooth Ballroom Dress

Ballroom Dance Competition

Country Line Dancing

Dance Competition Dress

Ballroom Competition

Purple Ombre WOW! Smooth Ballroom Dress Costume

I just love the stunning Ombre effect look on this purple flowing ballroom gown! The attached scarf effectively drapes the dress in a dynamic and lovely way. This stunner features a lace overlay, hundreds of sparkling rhinestones and godet insets that contribute to the movement of the overdress. The lead is equally gorgeous in an all black traditional look. #godet #smoothballroom #laceoverlay #countrylinedancedress

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Dancesport Costume

Ice Skating Costumes

Competition Costumes

*How to snip a waistband for a smoother look - Sew Like a Pro

Say goodbye to that constricting waistband and annoying tummy bulge! Fishnets, tights or pantyhose may be Dancesport and skate dress essential, but that doesn't mean they have to be uncomfortable... In this video tutorial, I show you how to snip the waistband of your dance fishnets, pantyhose, or skate tights so you can be more comfortable in your dance costume... Head over to the blog to learn more! #dancewear #sewing #tutorial

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Ice Skating Dresses Crystals

Swarovski Decoration

Skating Dress Patterns

Rhinestone Glue: Which Is Right For Your Dress? - Sew Like A Pro™

There are lots of rhinestone glue options. Which one is best for your dance or skate dress? Learn the pros and cons of different rhinestone glues in my blog.<br>#rhinestones #diamantes #jewels #sewonjewels #crystals #swarovski #figureskatingcostumes #icedancedress #ballroomdancedress #latindancedress #countrydancedress #ballroomfashion #ballroomcostume #dancefashion #dancesport #sewingprograms #onlinsewingschool #sewingcourse #sewingclasses

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Sewing Techniques Videos

Diy Dress Pattern

Dresses For Apple Shape

*How To Make A Round Tummy Look Flat - Sew Like A Pro™

A round tummy is natural for women dancers and skaters. But do we want it to look larger? Most of us do not! ... Luckily, there are several ways to make your tummy look flatter so you look trim on the competition dance floor and skate rink (and in street clothes).... Learn more in my blog!<br>#ballroomdancesport #ballroomdress #artisticrollerskating #figureskatingdress #skirtwaistband

before and after photos of a woman's back with the same fabric as her dress

Sewing Straps

Black And White Gown

Bodysuit Pattern

*Create a more flattering backline

Which back design do YOU like better? ... When buying off-the-rack or consignment dance and skate dresses, you come across a design you like. But the back is too open and doesn't look good.... One of the easiest solutions to fix this is to add rhinestone criss cross straps to the open back! Not only is it more slimming, but it also adds bust support and more coverage. ... ... #dancesportdress #figureskatingdress #dancedress #crisscrossstraps

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Interview Dress

Ballroom Dancer

Sewing School

*Dress Design + Sewing Tips for Dancesport gowns

I'm passionate about dress design, and love filming blogs for creative dancers and skaters around the world! I've been lucky to chat with professional dancers and skaters all over the United States, and share both their stories and their dresses. Go to the Sew Like A Pro™ blog for in-depth dress design breakdowns, alteration tips, dress makeovers, designer interviews, and more! ... ... #dressblog #danceblog #ballroomdress #ballroomdancer

The bodice of this ballroom dress is a single layer of cappuccino mesh covered in pale blue lace, rhinestones and sew-on jewels. (TIP: When buying or making a dress, be sure to use a flesh tone that most closely matches your skin color.) One of my fave features of this dress is the ornate “necklace”. It is large and eye-catching without being tight on the neck. ... ... #ballroomdancesport #dancedress #guipurelace #overdress Fringe Inspiration, Making A Dress, Dore Designs, Ornate Necklace, Jeweled Necklace, Dance Competition Costumes

Dance Competition Costumes

Dancesport Dress with Beautiful Lace Appliqués + Jeweled Necklace

The bodice of this ballroom dress is a single layer of cappuccino mesh covered in pale blue lace, rhinestones and sew-on jewels. (TIP: When buying or making a dress, be sure to use a flesh tone that most closely matches your skin color.) One of my fave features of this dress is the ornate “necklace”. It is large and eye-catching without being tight on the neck. ... ... #ballroomdancesport #dancedress #guipurelace #overdress

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Ballroom Dance Dresses

Fiery Red Ballroom Dance Dress

A deep V neckline with drape over a body with lots of rhinestones, shows off an alluring low back. The flow of this godet set skirt makes this smooth dress an appealing look for the dance floor. Long sleeves make her arm styling show a lot. What a winner in fiery red! ... ...#ballroomdanceballgown #dancesportdress #godetskirt

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Sewing Gathers

Tips For Sewing

Dance Event

Tips for Sewing a Charmeuse Ballroom Dance Dress

Sewing gathers over the bust is a great way to add more volume to the bust area - most of the time. But not always! This charmeuse ballgown has a large section of lace over the front of the gown, which continues almost up the bustline. Combine that with the V neckline, and this dress actually draws attention away from the bust instead of accenting it, despite the gathers. Go to the blog for more dressmaking design tips! #sewlikeapro #gathers

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Artistic Roller Skating

*Learn to make perfectly fitted dance and skating dresses - Sew Like A Pro™

This dazzling artistic roller skating dress was made by Sew Like A Pro™ member Charlene. It is SEW much fun to see her finished product! ... It's hard to find off-the-rack skating dresses that are made to fit curvy body shapes, so Charlene decided to learn how to make her own artistic skating dresses. She joined the Sew Like A Pro™ dressmaker school. Now, she wears her own bedazzled custom creations like this one! ... ... #dressmaker #sewingschool #rhinestones

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Baton Costumes

Rhinestone Patterns

*Rhinestone a dance or skate dress - tutorial video timelapse - Sew Like a Pro™

Get a sneak-peek at our rhinestone tutorials! ... In each of the Sew Like a Pro™ dressmaker programs, I have a giant module dedicated to rhinestoning. Each comprehensive program includes detailed video tutorials to teach you everything from rhinestoning borders, creating linear rhinestone patterns, decorating lace, choosing the right rhinestone glue, and much more! ... Go to the Sew Like a Pro™ website to learn more... ... #rhinestones #diamantes #dancebling

Sheer black mesh makes for a sleek and sexy bodice design! But rather than being all sheer, the bodice has solid fabric pieces appliqued on in plunging V shapes. The striking V patterns create long and slimming design lines, and are further accented by the rhinestone pattern. To top it off, the bodice is also decorated with rhinestoned fabric fringe. #rhinestones #crystals #mesh #blackmesh Roller Skaters, Competition Dress

Roller Skaters

Competition Dress

Abraham Martínez Designs - closeup of mesh bodice with rhinestone design

Sheer black mesh makes for a sleek and sexy bodice design! But rather than being all sheer, the bodice has solid fabric pieces appliqued on in plunging V shapes. The striking V patterns create long and slimming design lines, and are further accented by the rhinestone pattern. To top it off, the bodice is also decorated with rhinestoned fabric fringe. #rhinestones #crystals #mesh #blackmesh