The Classical, or 'pancake' tutu is central to nearly every ballet ever written or staged.

But, the Master Costume Designers of 200 years ago had very different materials available to them than we have today.

Ms. Folts successfully combines the techniques and methods of The Masters of yesteryear with today's fabrics and technologies.

She carefully guides you through each step, from materials selection all the way through to finished costume.
This is the only work of its type available today!

Chapter topics include:

• A discussion of all materials needed, from bodice, skirt, and underlining fabrics, through all other materials from boning to leg-elastics
• Calculating ruffle lengths and skirt-layer widths for different styles and dancers
• Calculating the amount of netting needed
• Panty construction
• Leg, seat, and panty ruffles
• Skirt-hooping and hoop-casing
• Bodice and basque construction and finishing
• Plates, peplums, and overlays
• Embellishment and decorations
• Cleaning techniques and products
• And much more!

This work should be an essential part of every costumer's and designer's library, and is equally suitable for professionals and amateurs alike. These are the very techniques, materials, measurements, and patterns Ms. Folts uses in her own professional designs.

Coil-bound to lay flat for ease of use. Printed single-sided to leave plenty of room for your own notes and sketches.

Designed and written for use with Ms. Folts' "Adult 8-Piece Bodice Pattern" (Item# PTCF102) and "Classical Tutu 'Standard' Panty Pattern" (Item# PTCF210).

Please note: although another bodice pattern may be substituted for the "Adult 8-Piece Bodice Pattern",
the "Classical Tutu 'Standard' Panty Pattern" ** is required ** to successfully complete a Classical tutu.

Item# BKCF101 - Price:  $35.00 - without Bodice or Panty patterns
Bodice and Panty patterns sold separately
    See the Bodice Patterns page for Bodice options
    See the Tutu Panty Patterns page for Tutu Panty options

All Book and Pattern sales are final - no returns, no exceptions.