|
 |
|
Please Note: Our costuming books and costume patterns assume an intermediate or advanced level of sewing skills.
Our instructions do not cover or teach basic sewing techniques or skills.
more details |
"The Classical Tutu Book"
Complete instructions for making a classical (short, or pancake-style) tutu.
Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume.
Explains all aspects of bodice, basque, and panty sizing and construction, calculating ruffle lengths and layer widths, ruffling, hooping, plates, peplums, and overlays, and much more.
|
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
** Please Note **
Ms. Folts' "Classical Tutu 'Standard' Panty Pattern" (Item# PTCF210) * is required *
to successfully complete a Classical tutu using "The Classical Tutu Book".
Although Ms. Folts' "Adult 8-Piece Bodice Pattern" (Item# PTCF102) is recommended, other bodice patterns may be substituted.
|
more details |
"The Romantic Tutu Book"
Complete instructions for making a Romantic (long) tutu.
Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume.
Explains all aspects of bodice and basque sizing and construction, calculating skirt-layer lengths, peplums and overlays, and much more.
Explains how to make both the traditional and Neo-Classical ("Serenade") styles.
| |
Written for use with Ms. Folts' "Adult 8-Piece Bodice Pattern" (Item# PTCF102)
(although recommended, other bodice patterns may be substituted).
Item# BKCF102 - Price: $30.00 - without Bodice pattern
Bodice pattern sold separately
See the Bodice Patterns page for Bodice options.
|
more details |
"Classical Tutus for Children"
Complete instructions for making a classical tutu with special considerations for the preteen dancer's body.
Includes a special section on creating a 'professional look' using a 'pull-on' tutu and leotard.
Currently includes a Child size 12 pattern (fits a 10-12 year old).
|
The accompanying pattern is intended to help create 'costumer's muslins', which are then used as the actual bodice and panty patterns.
Item# BKCF121 - New Lower Price: $35.00
Additional Bodice and Panty patterns sold separately
We are developing additional Bodice and Panty pattern options for the pre-teen dancer.
See the Bodice Patterns page for additional Children's Bodice options
See the Tutu Panty Patterns page for additional Children's Tutu Panty options
|
more details |
"The Ultimate Ballet Skirt"
Complete instructions for making various types of ballet skirts for performance and the classroom.
Details include seamed and unseamed full-circle skirts, single- and multi-layered skirts, and even-length and graduated-length (cascade) skirts, as well as variations on these themes.
Includes a pattern for a simple dance-class skirt.
Item# BKCF103 - Price: $30.00
|
more details |
"Finishing Touches: The Art of Embellishment"
Design Theory and Practical Applications for Ballet
Includes lots of full-color photos.
Learn the basics of good design and embellishment for ballet costumes.
What works, what doesn't work, and most important - why?
Step-by-step instructions to create plates and overlays that will make your costumes sparkle.
Includes instructions and patterns for plates, overlays, sleeve variations for classical ballet, headpieces, and faerie/angel wings.
| |
Plenty of full-color photos, a materials sources list, and a reading list.
Item# BKCF801 - Price: $55.00
|
All Book and Pattern sales are final - no returns, no exceptions.
Text links for the books and patterns section:
www.tutu.com Tutu.Com Inc., PO Box 472287, Charlotte NC 28247, USA email: tutuclub@aol.com
All images and logos are the copyrighted property of Tutu.Com, Inc., unless otherwise noted
Tutu.Com, Get the Pointe Dancewear, Developpé Publishing, & Developpé Designs,
are registered trademarks of Tutu.Com, Inc.
© ® 1997-2006 All Rights Reserved
|
|
|
