How to Make Your Own Dance Costumes
Dance outfits can be very expensive and hard to find in the style you are looking for. Making your own dance outfit will save you a lot of money and time. Basic sewing skills are all you need to make a great dance outfit. Craft knowledge is also good in helping with the design of the costume.
Things You Will Need
- Leotard
- Dance skirt
- Tights
- Hot glue
- Sequins
- Tweezers
- Crystals
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hair Piece
- Costume color is the first thing to decide. Choose a color that will go with the music you are using in the dance. You also need a color that goes good with your skin tone. Styles of leotards come in long sleeve, capped sleeves and tank style with various necklines.
- Measure the skirt bottom and add one inch for the leotard. Buy stretchy sequined trim at any craft store. Color that matches the leotard and skirt is your best bet. Buy crystals and a hot glue gun to glue them to the leotard and skirt.
- Cut sequins trim to be placed at the bottom of the skirt. Place the skirt flat on the floor and glue sequin trim onto the bottom edge. Cut and glue two more pieces to the sleeve. Glue the trim around the neck of the leotard. Arrange crystals on the skirt and leotard.
- Buy tights that will go with the costume. There are many different kinds of tights shiny tights, flat tights and tights in a variety of colors and styles. Make your own hair accessories by adding sequins, feathers, buttons or flowers to a headpiece. Now you are ready to dance the night away.