There are a number of reasons why you might want to add fabric and lace to an existing dance costume. For instance, you may want to create a whole new costume that is unique that no one else has all on a budget or to create a costume that is more appropriate for the dance you are planning to perform. Also, you may want to update or modernize an existing dance costume or you may want to make a dance costume fancier, dressier or even formal.
We are going to discuss here five different ways to add fabric and/or lace to a costume. That isn’t to imply that these are the only ways to add fabric and/or lace. The five ways shown here are starting points only. With a little creativity, we have no doubt that you can come up with others.
- Adding a Sash for a Dance Costume
The first way to add fabric is by a simple sash. Among other things, it is a nice way to cover your belly button when you want to still show clean lines. This is perfect if you need to cover up your belly button but you still want to show all your great lines while you are dancing.
- Adding a Double Sash to Dance Costume
The second way is to add to the dance costume is use two strips of fabric creating a double sash which is great if you want to cover up your love handles and it creates a nice look in the front.
- Creating a Half Skirt for a Dance Costume
This section explains how to make a new costume by using simple cut pieces of fabric to fashion a half skirt. The strips could be added on top of a skirt or shorts for extra movement during the dance. The strips are usually the same length as the skirt or shorts, but they could be a little shorter or longer depending on your preference. This half skirt is great if you want a little flow to your costume when you are dancing but you want to keep clean lines.
- Adding Fabric to the Straps of a Dance Costume
The next technique is adding fabric to the straps on a costume creating a braided or twisted effect. Braiding or twisting material around the straps of a costume is very simple. A couple of reasons for braiding or twisting fabric around the straps of a costume is to create a unique look and because it creates a little volume and texture around the face which gives the top a nice soft look up by the face.
- Adding Fabric or Lace to Dance Tops
The fifth method to enhance a dance costume is to add lace appliqués to a dance top. A sports bra is used in this example. You can use this technique on other tops and you can be creative with the placement of the appliqué. One reason you might want to do this is it gives the costume a very unique and a very expensive look and it is very simple to do. Additionally, it draws the look up to your face.
