How to make sleeves you can dance in
I've been lucky to have access to a specialist flamenco dressmaker for most of my flamenco outfits - but once or twice, I've had to resort to an ordinary dressmaker, with mixed results. 
Don't get me wrong, a good bridal dressmaker will know… Continue reading
How to choose fabric for a flamenco dress
Flamenco skirts and dresses require a lot of material - allow 2 metres (2.5 yards) for a simple skirt and 3 or 4 metres for a dress. That much fabric is heavy! Bear that in mind when buying fabric to… Continue reading
Bargain Flamenco Dresses
As we all know, flamenco dresses are horribly expensive. Of course, we offer some good value flamenco dresses here on Dress for Flamenco, but what if you don't like buying online?
One option is to go to Spain. I know that sounds… Continue reading
Tips for Buying Your First Flamenco Costume
When you first start getting confident in flamenco, you want to dress the part. It's tempting to rush out and buy yourself a beautiful flamenco dress, to make yourself look like a real flamenca.
Wait! Take a deep breath… Continue reading
Flamenco Dress Styles – Sevillanas
When we think of a flamenco dancer, we think of her wearing something very colourful, very spotty and very frilly. This little cutie is wearing a perfect example - unfortunately, she hasn't quite got the steps yet...
In fact, this… Continue reading
Flamenco Shawl Top (Traditional)
The traditional way to create a top from a flamenco shawl is to wrap the main part of the shawl around the front of your body and then create shoulder straps with the ends.
Note - it can be… Continue reading


