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Fit 2 Stitch
Beaded Dance Dresses
Season 14
Episode 1411
Beaded dance dresses began in European culture—and today, they dazzle on dance floors all around the world. In this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, master tailor Nataliya Desheva shares her techniques for creating intricately detailed beaded dresses for dance competitions. Designed for dancing, these dresses shimmer with every move. Nataliya loves her work and brings humor and enthusiasm to the set.
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