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	Julie Anne Eason BellaOnline's Costuming Editor

How to Make a Chiffon Ballet Practice Skirt
Chiffon wrap-around skirts are a wardrobe staple of every ballet dancer. Here's how to make them quickly and easily with just a yard of fabric and some ribbon.

How to Sew a Lettuce Edge on Dance Costumes
Here's an easy, elegant way to hem stretchy dance fabrics using a sewing machine or a serger.

How to Sew Knits Without a Serger
You can sew all kinds of dance and skate costumes with your regular sewing machine. This article shows you how.

How to Stop Hip Scarf Slippage
Don't you hate it when your hip scarf slips down your hips in the middle of a belly dance class or performance? Fix it once and for all with just a little piece of elastic.

Sewing Glitter Dot Fabric
How to sew that tricky fabric, faux sequin or "glitter dot" without going crazy.

Thread Painting for Belly Dance Costumes
Embellish your plain skirts, veils and other costume pieces with this easy embroidery technique. All you need is a sewing machine and a free-motion embroidery foot. No special stitches needed. No special skills required.