IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Here at Bespoke Dancewear we were asked to manufacture the dresses for the beautiful show that will be showing around the UK and Europe from October. The Show is called ” we call it Ballet” !!! such an amazing opportunity to highlight the skill we present. DescriptionExperience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling […]
ONLINE COSTUME MAKING COURSES / TUTORIALS.
During Covid when everyone was locked down!,we cut and coloured our own hair etc (lol). I spent endless hours using this spare time to make online costume making tutorials. these cover so much!. I show in detail how costume making and Tutu making are done. these tutorials don’t have a limit so if this is […]
DO YOU NEED A SPECIAL NEEDLE TO SEW LYCRA ?
Do you need a special needle to sew lycra ? I am often asked if you will need to use a special needle when sewing Lycra, the answer to that is Yes! sewing lycra typically requires the use of a special needle designed for stretch fabrics. A ballpoint or stretch needle is recommended as it […]
Costume Making Courses.
costume making courses If you’re interested in learning about costume making, I run various courses throughout the year. These courses are designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge in this creative field. From sewing techniques to design principles, these courses cover a wide range of topics. I have over 40 years experience in […]
Highlights for the Costume Makers.
I have been working very hard on this website to make it a one stop shop for the Costume Maker. I know first hand how hard it can be to match fabric colours up, I have wasted endless hours trawling the internet for a good quality lycra only to be disappointed when it arrives and […]
Enhancing Dance Costumes with Fabri-Fuse Glue: An Excellent Choice
In the world of sewing finding the right adhesive for fabric bonding is essential. If you’re on a quest for a reliable and versatile solution, look no further than E6000 Fabrifuse. This remarkable adhesive has gained huge popularity due to its exceptional bonding strength and resistance to various elements.. (washing and dry cleaning)… I haven’t […]
Mother’s Day – My sewing journey
For this blog, on Mother’s Day, I wanted to tell you all about my sewing journey and how my lovely mum helped ignite my passion to sew. How it started: When I cast my mind back, I started sewing at the age of 8 officially, but I think I could have started earlier as I […]
international Womens Day
on International Women’s day this year (2023) one of my lovely students decided to send me this.. Id like to share it with you. Women inspiring women In the past two years, I have finally started sewing ‘properly’. I have joined a community of strong, courageous women, through Dot’s sewing masterclasses. My confidence has grown […]
The Dolly Board Story.. as used by the costume makers of the Greatest Showman!
Where the idea Whilst on holiday I was looking for a bikini and I sauntered into a beach shop and noticed how they had displayed their beautiful costumes (stretched out flat and on a moulded acrylic stand). It was this that gave me the idea/inspiration to design my own board when I got home so […]