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To Sew or NOT to Sew your Own Costumes, That is the Question in this Economy!

Satin Stitches | Sep 08, 2009 | there are 3 comments 3
Sewing your own dance costume can be a wonderful experience, or...

Sewing your own dance costume can be a wonderful experience, or...

What are the PROS and CONS of sewing your own dance costumes? In these difficult economic times, more and more dancers are trying to sew your own. Can this act of frugality really save you money? Will it be worth it?

It absolutely CAN! And depending on how much experience you have, how patient you are, and what your level of expectation is, you can be successful!

If you are considering taking the plunge, and heading to the fabric store, with visions of dollars saved and that new costume that you have been wanting, in your head, here are some things to consider.

How much sewing skill do you really have?
Do you LIKE to sew?
Do you have an easy-to-fit body shape?
If not, do you know what to change, on a pattern, to make it work for you?
Are you OK with less-than perfection?
If not, are you OK with starting with one idea, and allowing it to morph to another result?
Have you allotted yourself plenty of time to complete your task?
Can you find a pattern, or can you adapt a pattern for your needs?
Will you be able to find the right type and color of fabric?
Will you be able to find the trim that you want to use?

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tags Ballroom, Teacher, Enthusiast, Parent, Studio, Dance Costume Designs, Dance Costumes, Saving Money on Costumes (all tags)

TRANSFORMERS Are HOT Again, this Summer!

Satin Stitches | Jun 24, 2009 | there are 0 comments 0
Retro Swimsuit Inspired Costumes

Retro Swimsuit Inspired Costumes

High School and College dance team coaches-are you dreading what the current economy is going to be doing with your costuming budget this fall season?

Are you facing a double whammy of less or no school funding and fewer fund raising opportunities? Belt tightening is going on everywhere. You need to plan, rather than just react to these impending issues. But how?

Look into your costume closet. What costumes or uniforms does your team already own? If you have maintained them, so they are still in good condition, you can reuse them. Maybe they are not as stylish as you would like? TRANSFORM them!

The latest TRANSFORMER MOVIE comes out this week-a great action thriller for the guys. Well, here at Satin Stitches, we do some exciting TRANSFORMATIONS ourselves!

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tags Teacher, Enthusiast, Parent, Studio, Dance Costume Designs, Dance Costumes, Saving Money on Costumes (all tags)

Exchanging Costumes

Nancy and Art Stone | Feb 17, 2009 | there are 0 comments 0
When ordering recital costumes it is very important to measure the students properly; be sure you have ordered the right costumes and especially be sure you have ordered the right sizes. Every costume company has their own measurement chart (just like every company that manufactures dresses or suits), so be sure you use the chart that corresponds to that particular company. Do not assume that if you ordered a medium from one company you can automatically order a medium from another company. It just doesn’t work that way. No matter how carefully you measure your students, there are still a few problems that can occur...

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tags Teacher, art and nancy stone, dance costumes (all tags)

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