Category Costuming DIY

Articles about designing, making and renovating costumes for fun and dance.

Jean-Jinglers

Jean Jingler

Jean Jingler

Jean-Jinglers ~ Fun and Versatile Costume Accessory I adore this little crafty jewelry making project.  It’s fairly easy to craft and can fit many budgets.  You can use recycled materials if you have excess jewelry pieces in your collection.  Versions…

Egyptian Pressed Coin Trim with beads

Egyptian Pressed Coin Trim with beads Step-by-Step DIY tutorial This is a classic technique for applying pressed coins to any costume piece. This method is great for edge finishes, but works equally well when stitched to the surface of the…

2011 Rakksash Trend Report at Gilded Serpent

Hello Gang! I’ve recently published my annual trend report from Rakkasah 2011 on the Gilded Serpent Website.  This article is a quick rundown of what was hot on the tables at this year’s Rakkasah West.  In a nutshell, swimsuit fabrics,…

Sakkara, Baden-Baden Germany

Hello Gang, I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Germany, but suddenly, I’m inspired to go. I have recently found the most visually delicious belly dance catalog I’ve ever seen. Sakkara is a premiere belly dance costume shop in Baden-Baden,…