Deborah J. Nelson is the Founder/Head Designer for Satin Stitches Ltd., a custom performance costume manufacturer located in Minneapolis, MN since 1978. Ms. Nelson has a BFA degree in Fashion Design and worked in the garment manufacturing industry for 4+ years before starting Satin Stitches. Call 763-323-9507 or 1-800-48SATIN or email customerservice@satinstitches.com for more information.

Building Blocks of Winning Show Choir Costume Design

Costume Design — Ahhhh. For most groups-it's a love-hate relationship! My husband says (jokingly, I might add), "What's all the fuss?...  More

Costume Renovation & Transformation

Show choir costumes, like all custom-created or even off the rack costumes, can be very expensive. Every year, your group fundraises to...  More

Transforming Off-the-Rack Garments for Dancing

Let's face it - Custom gowns and costumes can get expensive. You may want to purchase an off-the-rack dress, top or bottom and transform it...  More

Avoiding Ugly Show Choir Costumes

I am generally a very positive person, and I grew up thinking, "If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all."  More

A Delicate Conversation: Costuming Support for Female Show Choir Performers

Recently, I have heard much discussion on whether female performers must wear a bra, a decision which can restrict some types of costuming...  More

Costuming: Sweating the Details

Are you sweating your costume choices? I know there are a few lucky souls out there who never appear to be sweating, but many are not so...  More