Why Princess Seams Are a Great Fit for Flamenco Dresses
Most, well more precisely almost all flamenco dresses and tops are shaped using princess seams rather than darts. While that may seem more complicated – after all there are more pieces to be cut and sewn – princess seams have a number of advantages that...
The Quickest Way to Make a Flamenco Dance Costume
Got a performance or class coming up and need something new to wear? You want to look and feel great, of course. If you don’t have time or don’t know how to make a gorgeous costume from scratch you have another option: Transform a regular skirt or dress...
Flamenco Costumes From My Sewing Studio
Working mainly for flamenco artists, from the Sacromonte caves in Granada, Spain, or anywhere else in the world, high season is not limited to times of ferias, fiestas or festivals. All my outfits are made to measure so work is definitely never dull. Below you find...
Flamenco Dress Closures – Zipping it All Up
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...
A Look Under the Skirt of a Bata de Cola
Most people are fascinated when seeing a flamenco dancer in a bata de cola on stage. If you have ever wondered what a bata de cola looks like from the inside or even thought of making one yourself the following overview might help. A bata de cola can be a skirt or a...
How to Sew Sleeves That Let You Move
So you want to make your own flamenco dress. Great! Unless you are making a sleeveless flamenco dress though you face a challenge: If you cut and sew your sleeves the same way you would for an ordinary dress lifting your arms either leads to the whole dress moving...
What Makes a Flamenco Dress (Part 2)
Continuing the article What Makes A Flamenco Dress (Part 1) here are some more points on what makes a typical flamenco dress: What’s On The Inside? Since you will be dancing and therefore sweating your flamenco dress generally needs to be lined (only practice...
What Makes a Flamenco Dress (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what makes a dress for flamenco dancing different from a flamenco dress for the Feria or an ordinary dress? Perhaps you are thinking of making one yourself? Let me show you. First of all, there is no limit to your imagination. You can wear what...100% Risk Free Purchase
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