1978 Year Founded
USA Made Every Stitch
Thousands of Teams Served
XS–6X Full Size Range
3 Rounds Free Design Edits

Custom Dancewear & Performance Apparel

Every Style.
Every Stage.

As one of the most trusted custom dance costume companies in the USA, we specialize in fully custom made dance costumes across every discipline — designed from scratch and built to perform under stage lights.

  • Custom Lyrical Dance Costumes
    Flowing, expressive designs built for movement, emotion, and storytelling on stage.
  • Jazz Dance Costumes
    Bold, dynamic custom dancewear built to pop under competition lighting and hold up through every performance.
  • Ballet Costumes & Women’s Dance Costumes
    Elegant, precise, and designed for full range of motion — from classical ballet to contemporary adult dance.
  • Custom Cheer Uniforms & Show Choir
    Team uniforms built for durability, identity, and the demands of competitive performance.

CUSTOM DESIGN TIMELINE

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Step One
Team Design Submission
  • Complete our design submission form
  • You’ll need: inspirational images or sketches, budget, quantities, deadline, and a brief description of your theme and costume details
Step Two
Complimentary Design Sketches
  • Our design team will illustrate several custom costume options based on your submission
  • Up to three rounds of edits per your feedback
  • Fabric samples are sent at this step
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Step Three
Design is Finalized
  • Pricing will be finalized
  • 50% deposit and production contract is due — your order becomes official!
  • Your contract & deposit must be received at least 10 weeks before your deadline
Step Four
Prototype Creation
  • Fabrics and trims are ordered for your entire order
  • Prototype is patterned, cut, and sewn based on your approved final sketch
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Step Five
Critique & Evaluation
  • Your prototype is shipped to you to evaluate design, fit, and function in person
  • Critique form is due within 1 week
  • Small design changes are allowed at this point
  • Major design changes or add-ons require additional funds — all changes must be in writing
⚡ Action Required
Step Six
Sizes Are Due
  • Sizes are due within 1 week of receiving your prototype
  • Order with confidence using our complimentary Satin Stitches Sizing Kit
  • We offer a wide range of sizes: XS–6X
Step Seven
Production Begins
  • Your order is cut, sewn, and embellished based on your prototype + any agreed-upon changes
⚡ Action Required
Step Eight
Order is Shipped
  • Final balance is due before we ship
  • Delivery is insured and requires a signature
  • Ready for performing! 🎉

Ready to Get Started?

Semi-Custom or Full Custom?

Both paths are made in the USA with the same Satin Stitches craftsmanship. The difference is where we start — and how much it costs.

Semi-Custom

Mix & Match
Pre-Approved Designs

✦ Budget-Friendly · Faster Timeline

Start from our pre-approved design elements and make them yours — swap fabrics, colors, and secondary style details. You get a fully custom look without the full custom price. Only 10 pieces minimum to get started.

  • Mix & match pre-approved patterns & elements
  • Customize fabrics, colors & trim details
  • Shorter development time — patterns already exist
  • Lower cost than full custom
  • Minimum quantity: 10 pieces
  • Still includes design sketches & USA production
Start My Semi-Custom Order →

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Full Custom

Built From Scratch —
Your Vision, Exactly.

✦ Most Popular · No Limits

No templates, no pre-set shapes. Our designers start from your inspiration images and build a completely original costume around your team, your theme, and your stage. The Satin Stitches signature process since 1978.

  • 100% original design from scratch
  • Free sketches + 3 free revision rounds
  • Fabric samples mailed to you before production
  • Full prototype shipped for your evaluation
  • XS–6X sizing with free sizing kit
  • 12–17 week production timeline
Start My Full Custom Order →

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Not sure which is right for you? We can always start with semi-custom and upgrade to full custom if our pre-designed elements don't fit your vision — no pressure.

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Full Custom Order

Start the Design Process

Tell us about your team, your deadline, and your vision. Whether you need custom lyrical dance costumes, jazz, ballet, cheer, or show choir — our Minneapolis team will be in touch to begin sketching.

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Early Bird Special — Now Through April 30th Take advantage of 20% off your full team order. Discount is applied when your deposit has been made. Deposit must be received by April 30th to receive the full 20% off — discount steps down monthly after that. See all discount tiers →

Full Custom Design Form

*Minimum of 5 costumes* For fewer items, please check out our web store for semi-custom designs
If your budget is below $200 please browse our online styles which can accommodate a lower price point, unless you have a quantity of 40+ costumes.
Inspiration Images Have a photo, image or sketch? Upload up to 10 files at a 20MB limit. At least one inspiration image is required. If you are having issues uploading your files please email them to customerservice@satinstitches.com
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.
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