Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We offer a wide range of costumes and outfits for various performance types, including:

• Dance Wear & Custom Dance Costumes:

  • Contemporary dance costumes

  • Custom jazz costumes

  • Dance leotards

  • Dance team costumes

  • Performance dresses

• Pro Cheer & Audition Outfits:

  • Pro Cheer Audition Outfits

  • Poms costumes

• Show Choir Costumes:

  • Show choir themes and sets

• Concert Dresses:
  • High quality concert dresses that will last you decades

• Skate Dresses:

  • Custom and ready-to-ship skate dresses

• Men’s Performance Apparel:

  • Dance and show choir options for men

• Ready-to-Ship Items:

  • Perfect for last-minute events or when you need dance costumes online quickly

No matter your performance needs, we provide USA made dance costumes and apparel to help you stand out on stage or at auditions!

We do offer options for soloists, however, not full-custom orders. 

• Customizable Designs for Soloists:

  • Browse our online catalog for a variety of customizable garments such as dance leotards, performance dresses, and dance costumes online.

  • Personalize your look by selecting your preferred fabrics, colors, and embellishments.

• Ready-to-Ship Options:

  • Check out our Ready-to-Ship section for unique dance apparel, including limited edition fabrics and exclusive designs, perfect for solo performers needing costumes quickly.

• Custom Orders for Groups:

  • Please note:

  • Our Semi-Custom Design service (minimum order: 10 costumes) and Full Custom Design service (minimum order: 15 costumes) are designed for dance teams and larger groups.

  • These options are not available for soloists or very small groups at this time.

Yes! All our costumes are proudly designed, patterned, and made in the USA.

• We produce a wide variety of dance apparel and performance wear in-house, including:

  • Custom dance costumes

  • Concert dresses

  • Contemporary dance costumes

  • Show choir themes and costumes

  • Skate dresses

• Our USA made dance costumes and dance wear ensure high quality, ethical production standards, and fast turnaround for your team or solo needs.

• Whether you’re ordering dance leotards, dance team costumes, or performance dresses, you can trust that every piece is crafted with care right here in the United States.

Here’s a breakdown of our product and service options for custom dance costumes and dance wear:

• Online Catalog

  • Our most affordable and fastest option for dance costumes online.

  • Choose from a wide variety of pre-designed styles, including dance leotards, performance dresses, and contemporary dance costumes.

  • Personalize your dance apparel by selecting your preferred fabrics and optional embellishments.

  • Perfect for both individual and group orders of any quantity.

  • Enjoy a 20% discount on orders of 5 or more.

  • Great for soloists, dance teams, or show choir themes looking for USA made dance costumes.

• Semi-Custom Designs

  • Ideal for groups seeking a custom dance wear experience on a budget.

  • Mix and match pre-approved design elements (such as sleeves, skirts, or embellishments) to create unique costumes

  • Available for orders of 10 or more.

• Full Custom Designs

  • The ultimate option for a one-of-a-kind look, perfect for custom jazz costumes, or themed dance sets.

  • Work directly with our design team to create a custom dance costume from scratch.

  • Available for orders of 15 or more.

At Satin Stitches, quality is at the core of everything we do.

• All of our costumes, outfits, and sets, including custom dance costumes, dance wear, and performance dresses, are ethically made in the USA.

• Our USA made dance costumes are crafted with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring durability and comfort for every performance.

• While we cannot guarantee a specific lifespan, our costumes are designed for a full life cycle. Many customers find their dance team costumes, show choir themes, and custom jazz costumes can be handed down and reused, supporting our commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.

• We create not just for one season, but for a lifetime, so you can trust your Satin Stitches dance apparel to stand the test of time, both on and off the stage.

Experience the difference of high-quality, sustainable, and ethically made dance costumes online with Satin Stitches.

Yes! You can see some of our work in our gallery, where we have made a large variety of products from custom dance costumes to pro cheer sets.

Yes, absolutely! As long as your fabrics and trims are still available. Talk to us about which fabric options are considered “standard stock” and unlikely to be discontinued.

• Beware of different dye lots—we can only guarantee a perfect match if all costumes are purchased together. If an exact match is very important you can purchase extra fabric from us and save it until it is time to make additional costumes. In most cases you would be responsible for storing this fabric because our shop has limited space.
• We reserve the right to re-price the costume between orders, due to increases in labor and material costs and other factors.
• If you are only re-ordering a small quantity of costumes there will be a surcharge because we cannot be as efficient when producing in small batches.

1 only = plus 25%

2-4 costumes = plus 10%

5-9 costumes = plus 5%

Visit our Custom Orders page and fill out the simple form to get started on your one-of-a-kind piece! Once your request is submitted, you can expect your custom order to be completed within 8 to 17 weeks, depending on the season. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way!

Off-Season Orders (January-June):

• We can often shorten the production timeline for custom dance costumes, performance dresses, and dance apparel during our off season, depending on our current workload.
• Also experience the benefit of our early bird program, with discounts up to 20% off. Learn More

Our production timelines for custom dance costumes and dance wear depend on the type of order and the season:

• Semi-Custom Orders:

  • Typically require 10–14 weeks during our peak season.

  • These dance team costumes and custom dance wear orders are scheduled after your design is finalized and a deposit is received.

• Full-Custom Orders:

  • Generally require 10–17 weeks during peak season.

  • The timeline begins once your order is official (design finalized and deposit made).

• Off-Season Orders (January-June):

  • We can often shorten the production timeline for custom dance costumes, performance dresses, and dance apparel during our off season, depending on our current workload.

If you need your dance costumes online or Pro Cheer Audition Outfit by a specific date, please let us know as early as possible so we can accommodate your timeline!

Yes, both season and order size affect production times for custom dance costumes and dance wear:

• Order Size:

  • Smaller orders typically have shorter delivery times.

  • Larger group or dance team costumes may require additional production time.

• Season:

  • Ordering earlier in the year (January–June) usually results in faster turnaround for custom dance wear, performance dresses, and dance costumes online.

  • Peak season (July–December) may extend production timelines.

• To get started and secure your preferred timeline, visit our Custom Order page.

Order early and plan ahead for the best experience with your USA made dance costumes and apparel!

These are all subject to change, but these are the discounts we are offering for 2025 on custom dance costumes and custom dance wear. A deadline means the order must be finalized (sketch has been approved) and a deposit has been paid or postmarked by the due date. Most discounts are stackable.

• Early Bird Specials – For new custom team or re-orders of dance team costumes, poms costumes, or performance dresses. Sizes are due 4 weeks after order is official.

  • 20% Off – April 30th

  • 15% Off – May 15th

  • 12.5% Off – May 31st

  • 10% Off – June 15th

  • 7.5% Off – June 30th

  • 5% Off – July 30th

• Early Prototype – $500 off for teams that can design their custom jazz costumes or dance set before July 1st, 2025. Sizes are due 8 weeks before delivery. For new custom team orders of 12 or more.

• Referral Program– Refer a new team and you both get 5% off a custom order (this discount is stackable). Perfect for dance studios ordering custom dance wear or USA made dance costumes.

• Quantity Discounts (applies to large orders of dance costumes online, show choir themes, and more)

  • 15 – 19 costumes = 1% discount

  • 20 – 24 costumes = 2% discount

  • 25 – 29 costumes = 3% discount

  • 30 – 34 costumes = 4% discount

  • 35 – 39 costumes = 5% discount

  • 40 – 49 costumes = 6% discount

  • 50 – 59 costumes = 7% discount

  • 60 – 69 costumes = 8% discount

  • 70 – 79 costumes = 9% discount

These discounts make it even more affordable to outfit your team in high-quality, custom dance costumes and dance apparel!

The cost of custom dance costumes and dance wear depends on several factors, including the complexity of the design, materials chosen, and the quantity of costumes ordered. Here’s what to keep in mind:

• Most customer orders start at a minimum of $250 per costume

  • Orders under $200 per costume are only possible if the design is very simple, you order a high quantity (40+), or both.

  • For more flexibility in design and materials, a budget of at least $300 per costume is ideal.

• Ways to reduce your cost on custom dance costumes, dance team costumes, or performance dresses:

  • Take advantage of Early Bird Discounts or other special offers.

  • Add your own rhinestones or embellishments after delivery to save on labor costs.

  • Choose a web style from our dance costumes online catalog, which is more budget-friendly for teams and soloists.

For more details on what impacts pricing, see our design details that add cost, or contact us for a personalized quote based on your needs and quantity.

A. We offer inclusive adult sizing ranging from XS to 6X.

• Our wide size range ensures dancers of all body types can find the perfect fit for performance dresses, dance team costumes, and other dance apparel.

• If you need help with measurements or selecting the right size for your dance costumes online, please refer to our “How to Measure” instructions or contact us for personalized assistance.

• Whether you’re ordering USA made dance costumes, custom jazz costumes, or contemporary dance costumes, we are committed to providing options for every dancer.

You may need alterations for your custom dance costumes, especially when ordering for a team or group. Here’s what to consider:

• Our patterns and standardized sizes for custom dance wear, dance leotards, and performance dresses are designed to fit a wide range of body types.

• However, individual measurements may not always match our available sizes, so some adjustments could be necessary for the best fit.

• Many of our dance costumes are made with high-stretch fabrics, which helps reduce the need for major modifications.

• For optimal results, we recommend working with a qualified local tailor and scheduling an in-person fitting.

• Please refer to our “How to Measure” instructions for detailed sizing guidance.

• Ultimately, selecting the correct size is your responsibility, but our team is always happy to advise on sizing for custom dance costumes, USA made dance costumes, or poms costumes.

If you have any questions about sizing or alterations for your custom dance apparel, don’t hesitate to reach out!

You can check out our How to Measure page to understand how to measure to get the perfect fit!

To contact us, visit out contact page, or call us at (763) 323-9507

Satin Stitches places a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability in every custom dance costume, dance wear, and performance dress we create.

• Our garments are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality materials, ensuring that your dance leotards, dance team costumes, and custom jazz costumes are built to last.
• While we cannot guarantee a specific lifespan, our costumes are designed for a full life cycle—many customers find that their USA made dance costumes can be handed down and reused, supporting our commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.
• We believe in providing dance apparel that not only stands out on stage but also aligns with values of durability and environmental responsibility.

Choose Satin Stitches for dance costumes online that combine exceptional quality, sustainability, and timeless style.