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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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