Satin Stitches, Ltd. | Designed For a Sensational Performance

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As Tom announced, at the beginning of Dancing With the Stars, this week, the dancers were dancing from the heart, with the theme of music from the ‘Most Memorable Year of Their Life’. And yes, there were many tears from many moving stories and dance performances.

Over all, the costuming was very good, this week. I only shed a few tears of sadness for a few not-so-good attempts and tears welled up in my eyes for a couple of FABULOUS costumes, as well!

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Wardrobe malfunction!!! – I didn’t see it, even though my eyes were riveted to the show…but then my eyes are drawn to the costumes as a whole, rather than zeroing in on cleavages. I WAS a little worried when Nancy bent backward at the end of her Quick Step routine, because it looked like her dress didn’t stretch WITH her – something you ALWAYS want to test for.

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After watching the Red Carpet for the Emmys, and seeing SO MANY fabulous gowns, I was truly disappointed in seeing Brooke in a very boring green gown on the season premier of Dancing With the Stars! Oh, oh! Was this an indicator for what was to come? As a designer of custom dance costumes, I LOVE to voice my opinions, so here goes, for Season 13!

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We’ve finally completed our solo version of the winning design from our ‘Design a Costume’ contest. After much thought and contemplation, our Contest Winner decided not to pursue this design as their high school dance team uniform, this season.

Here is the original sketch that won, along with our re-sketch. I’m including a quick and easy idea for changing the design (to make it more modest and suitable) for a high school dance team uniform in any state – including our modest Minnesota. Read more »

It’s started…this has been a VERY busy month, so far at Satin Stitches. It seems that MANY dance teams, color guards, cheer teams, show choirs, and solo dancers just got the memo that summer is nearly over, and their upcoming performance season is coming soon. And they have nothing to wear!

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In June, we offered a free costume for the winner of our “Design a Costume” Contest. The entries were to design a costume that would be suitable for their high school dance team, based on any of the costumes that I critiqued in my “Dancing With the Stars-Costume Critique” blogs from Season 12.

I have 3 submissions that I am presenting today. We are asking for votes from our Satin Stitches Ltd. Facebook fans, for which one you like the best. Read more »

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Whether or not there will be an NFL season this year, professional cheerleading teams are formed and practicing right now. Semi-and Pro dance and cheer teams of all the sports teams will soon be scheduling their fall performances. Plan NOW for your Breast Cancer Awareness uniforms! Or, if you want an outfit for just yourself – we have many styles available – that are ‘a cut above the rest’.

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What a night! What a season! The 3 finalists in this season’s Dancing With the Stars varied widely in their styles and ages, but all brought something to the dance floor, to make the Finale fantastic!

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How many costumes do you think the costume department has created, so far this season for Dancing With the Stars? It has to be HUNDREDS and hundreds! As I watched this week’s shows, I marveled at their creativity! Have you noticed much duplication? It’s incredible that they can continue to churn out scores of new and exciting costumes each week!

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I enjoyed another GLEE-ful night, watching Dancing With the Stars. But so far, I haven’t had the time to watch the Results Show, thanks to our local coverage of severe weather Tuesday night – for the ENTIRE hour!

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There is just TOO MUCH talent/reality show happening right now! I’m working on this blog, while watching American Idol. Last night I watched GLEE, then the Results Show of Dancing With the Stars, while clicking over to The Voice, (especially to check out a Minneapolis singer). I really do have a life, but for the last few weeks, it’s starting to become overwhelming!

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Guilty Pleasures Week? I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, with a title like that. Maybe all the contestants were going to dance with different partners? Maybe they were going to reveal their favorite comfort foods, or tell us what they did with their leisure time before they started dancing for the show?

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Was anyone else thinking about their upcoming July 4^th plans, after Dancing With the Stars’ “America Week”? I am! – I’m looking forward to lots of sun, fun and red-white-and-blue waving, just like we saw this week on Dancing With the Stars!

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Well, I guess we know why Karina has been wearing outfits with a bit more fabric this season! I think she is atoning for a certain little side job at a popular men’s magazine, don’t you think?

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1. Problem:

Your bra straps show, out from under your narrow dress/top straps.

Fix: Hand sew a ribbon or twill tape to the underside of the dress/top strap and hand sew a

a snap to the other side, securing the ribbon/tape to the other side of the strap. You then

can thread through your bra straps, and they stay under the dress/top straps.

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