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  • Inside A Ballet Bodice: Pros and Cons of Different Lining Options March 07, 2022

  • Double-Hand-Pleating: A Wonderful Technique for Classical Tutu Top Layers June 17, 2021

  • Claudia Folts - Building Your Ballet Costume Business April 06, 2021

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  • Inside A Ballet Bodice: Pros and Cons of Different Lining Options

    Inside A Ballet Bodice: Pros and Cons of Different Lining Options

    Everyone has a different opinion on what they think is the “best” way to line and support a ballet bodice:  bones or no bones, steel spirals or rigilene, coutil or a lighter weight lining. Stretch or woven top fabrics.  Much depends on the opinions of those who often do not...

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  • Double-Hand-Pleating: A Wonderful Technique for Classical Tutu Top Layers

    Double-Hand-Pleating: A Wonderful Technique for  Classical Tutu Top Layers

    I have received three emails in the past couple weeks asking questions about TUTU.COM's signature pleating method, what we call “Double-Hand-Pleating.” This pleat is what is called a “rolled pleat,” and, with a little practice, is not difficult to do. It is similar to an accordion pleat but has a...

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  • Claudia Folts - Building Your Ballet Costume Business

    Claudia Folts - Building Your Ballet Costume Business

    I often get emails asking about how I started and grew Tutu.Com. The emailers often expressed frustration with trying to grow their businesses, something I understand very well...

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  • Making a Classical Tutu with Soft Nets

    Making a Classical Tutu with Soft Nets

    What can be done to keep your Classical Ballet Tutus well-supported when using soft net? Lots of things! Don’t waste your time looking for the Holy Grail of tutu net. Here are some suggestions to help your classical tutus hold their shape...

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  • Calculating tutu basque measurements just got easier!

    Calculating tutu basque measurements just got easier!

    TutuSchool graduate Emily Raynor created an ingenious spreadsheet that does all the basque calculations for you. All you have to do is plug in the waist and high hip measurement. Try it!

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  • How to Spot-Color Specialty Fabrics

    How to Spot-Color Specialty Fabrics

    QUESTION:  How do I spot-color specialty fabrics?   TUTU.COM ANSWER:  More often than not, you will find the perfect lace or specialty fabric, but it is not the perfect color. Most can be found in white or ivory and can be easily dyed or “Spot-Colored.” This is a great way to get exactly what you...

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  • Edge of Ballet Tutu Trim Measurement

    Edge of Ballet Tutu Trim Measurement

    QUESTION: How do you figure out how much trim is needed to go around the outer edge of a tutu? TUTU.COM ANSWER: Of course, the easy answer is, “Just measure it.” But if that doesn’t work for you, think back to middle school algebra to find the circumference (outer edge,...

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  • Affordable Tutu Option for Your Growing Ballet Dancer

    Affordable Tutu Option for Your Growing Ballet Dancer

    Dance moms often tell us - "We don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a ballet tutu for our dancers competition because she will definitely grow out of it." TUTU.COM has a solution! Our Mondor Bodice Leotard can be dyed to match our Economy tutu.  The tutus come in many colors, start at $90. Often, young dancers outgrow...

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