Anke, Author at Flamenco Dressmaking

How to Finish the Ruffles of a Flamenco Dance Costume – No Serger, No Problem

by Anke | Aug 31, 2014 | Ruffles, Sewing Tips & Tutorials

Ruffles are an important design element of most flamenco dance costumes. In a previous article I’ve given a brief overview of the different types of commonly used ruffles. Today I’ll show you several typical ways of finishing the outer edges of the...

Flamenco Dress Closures – Zipping it All Up

by Anke | Aug 7, 2014 | Dress for Flamenco, Sewing Tips & Tutorials

If you are planning to make a flamenco dance costume you may have wondered what is the best way to close your skirt, top or dress. The quick answer: Use a zipper This might not come as a surprise for skirts but most flamenco dresses and tops or blouses are also closed...

My Favourite Craftsy Classes

by Anke | Aug 7, 2014 | Favourite Classes

I love learning. I never stop learning. I am always looking for new and better ways of doing things in order to achieve the best possible result. Even though I have been sewing for many years there is always a sewing technique or a trick or a tool that is new to me....

Tatted Flamenco Accessories – Adding a Unique Touch to Your Flamenco Dance Costume

by Anke | Apr 20, 2014 | Accessories

Tatted Flamenco Accessories – More Experiments A few months ago I discovered tatting and I just love giving a new look to an ancient art in the form of additions to flamenco dance costumes. In an earlier post I wrote about how I stumbled upon tatting and showed...

FREE Wrap Blouse Pattern

by Anke | Apr 19, 2014 | Flamenco Top Patterns, Sewing Patterns

This easy to sew flamenco blouse is a good place to start if you’ve never made a dance costume before or you’re looking for a quick, versatile piece that makes you look and feel “flamenco” in your dance class. One sewing pattern for many...

Now More Pattern Print Formats

by Anke | Feb 17, 2014 | Sewing Patterns

So far I made sewing patterns available in A4 and Letter size paper. It seemed the easiest option to get you started sewing your flamenco outfit because the patterns can be printed on any regular home printer no special tools or equipment is required to assemble the...

Flamenco Top Pattern Alba

by Anke | Jan 19, 2014 | Flamenco Top Patterns, Sewing Patterns

Complete your flamenco dancer wardrobe with this classic flamenco top pattern. It features princess seams for a close fit flattering wide V-neckline, closed high in the back narrow long sleeves that allow you to move freely, with 2 ruffles at the wrist It is meant to...

Flamenco Accessories – Get Creative and Make Your Own Earrings

by Anke | Nov 11, 2013 | Accessories

It all started with this wedding dress (see pic on the left) I was asked to make for a client. The wedding was going to be in Italy in July so most likely on a warm day. The bride wasn’t keen on a sleeveless dress so we were looking for a way to add sleeves...

Bata de Cola Pattern Iris

by Anke | Oct 17, 2013 | Bata de Cola, Sewing Patterns

With the sewing pattern for this stunning bata de cola you’ll be ready for your bata de cola class or reign any flamenco stage. It has 4 ruffles in the front and 6 ruffles in the tail area (ruffle pattern and instructions for ruffle positioning included). The...