One of our most frequently asked questions is where to get costumes for competition or shows. Tights, socks, laces, soakers, and guards are available through any skate supply source. Specialty undergarments are generally found through dancewear sources. Below are some sources our members have used for costuming, and we are always happy to add to the list!
If You Sew:
Patterns:
Kwik Sew kwiksew.mccall.com/ (usually available at fabric stores)
Jalie jalie.com/ (harder to find at retail stores, but can be mail-ordered)
Fabric:
Fabric Depot: www.fabricdepotco.com/
Spandex World spandexworld.com/
Blue Moon: www.bluemoonfabrics.com
Wherever you get fabric, be sure it stretches in both directions.
Rhinestones:
Dreamtime Creations www.dreamtimecreations.com/
If You Want to Buy Ready-Made:
These are just a few of the options out there. Some are a lot more expensive than others. The specialty fabrics used in skating costumes account for some of the cost, but much of it comes from the rhinestone embellishments. It is possible to buy plain dresses and trim them yourself.
Brad Griffies Figure Skating Dresses www.bradgriffies.com/
Dancewear Solutions www.dancewearsolutions.com/
Del Arbour Skating Dresses www.delarbour.com/default.asp
Discount Dance Supply www.discountdance.com
Discount Skatewear www.discountskatewear.com/
Jerry's Skating World www.jerryskate.com/
Revella Skatewear http://www.revellawear.com/
Sharene Skatewear www.sharenedesigns.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59
Lots of people are ordering through Amazon these days.
Tights:
Aurora Tights: (1) OUR STORY | Aurora Tights Tights in 5 different shades for skaters and dancers of all colors.
If You Sew:
Patterns:
Kwik Sew kwiksew.mccall.com/ (usually available at fabric stores)
Jalie jalie.com/ (harder to find at retail stores, but can be mail-ordered)
Fabric:
Fabric Depot: www.fabricdepotco.com/
Spandex World spandexworld.com/
Blue Moon: www.bluemoonfabrics.com
Wherever you get fabric, be sure it stretches in both directions.
Rhinestones:
Dreamtime Creations www.dreamtimecreations.com/
If You Want to Buy Ready-Made:
These are just a few of the options out there. Some are a lot more expensive than others. The specialty fabrics used in skating costumes account for some of the cost, but much of it comes from the rhinestone embellishments. It is possible to buy plain dresses and trim them yourself.
Brad Griffies Figure Skating Dresses www.bradgriffies.com/
Dancewear Solutions www.dancewearsolutions.com/
Del Arbour Skating Dresses www.delarbour.com/default.asp
Discount Dance Supply www.discountdance.com
Discount Skatewear www.discountskatewear.com/
Jerry's Skating World www.jerryskate.com/
Revella Skatewear http://www.revellawear.com/
Sharene Skatewear www.sharenedesigns.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59
Lots of people are ordering through Amazon these days.
Tights:
Aurora Tights: (1) OUR STORY | Aurora Tights Tights in 5 different shades for skaters and dancers of all colors.