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Complete your tutu, dress, skirt, or other costume with a custom bodice. Our Ballet Bodice Classes offers your choice of several very different style and complexity selections, with options for creating both woven-fabric and stretch-fabric bodices.

In Bodice One, you will learn how to properly use the fabric grainline, flatlining techniques, how to add bone casings to linings, how to cut and tip steel spiral boning, finishing techniques with elasticized cording, and time-honored hand-sewing techniques. Allow two days.

Bodice Two is a continuation of Bodice One, adding more stitching techniques, including corded seams, different nude inset and overlay techniques, attaching boning to both linings and seam allowances, and choices between invisible closures, double-row bar closures, or lace-up closures.  We will discuss each type of closure so you can make an educated choice as to what closure will work best for your specific needs. We prefer that you complete Bodice One before taking Bodice Two, unless you have made corset bodices before, using proper flatlining techniques.

Prerequisites: Each course will list specific prerequisites.

Course Length: 2-3 days. See Your City’s Seminar Calendar to Plan Your Schedule

Tutu.com Courses are available for those attending TutuSchool. Cost for this course INCLUDES the class, the teacher, and all fabrics and notions.

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  • Bodice Level 1 Course

    Bodice Level 1 Course

    Course Description: In Ballet Bodice Level One class you will work with woven fabrics, and will learn about the importance of proper fit, while working with little ease and still making the bodice comfortable. Fabric choices include several different woven fabrics. You will learn...
    $463.50
    $463.50
  • Bodice Level 2 Course

    Bodice Level 2 Course

    Course Description: This Ballet Bodice Level Two Course offers your choice of several very different style and complexity selections, with options for creating both woven-fabric and stretch-fabric bodices, as well as our newest “hybrid technique.” Project choices include 6, 8, 9, 10,12, and 16-piece...
    $517.50
    $517.50
  • Bodice Level 3 Course - Year One | Advanced Design Techniques

    Bodice Level 3 Course - Year One | Advanced Design Techniques

    Course Description: “From Concept Through Completion,” this Advanced Ballet Bodice Class is for those who want to hone their bodice-making skills and, at the same time, learn more about the process of designing and creating.  Each student will first roughly sketch out their basic...
    $585.00
    $585.00
  • Bodice Level 3 Course - Year Two | Advanced Design Techniques Continued

    Bodice Level 3 Course - Year Two | Advanced Design Techniques Continued

    Course Description: In Year Two, you are expected to already know how to make your pattern, having mastered that in Year One. You will be expected to come to class with your sketch already done, and raw pattern ready for critique and suggestions for improvement....
    $607.50
    $607.50

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Materials Included

Cost INCLUDES the class, the teacher, and all fabrics and notions. Your bring own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.
Course Materials Shipping

Please note, included course materials are not shipped. Your instructor will distribute them at your TutuSchool location.
Discount Code

You'll receive a 15% discount on fabrics, patterns, notions, trims, etc. you purchase the week before, during, and two weeks after TutuSchool.

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  • Browse courses and read the prerequisites.
  • See which days your desired classes are being taught on our Seminar Calendar.
  • Complete purchase of chosen courses.

To secure your spot(s), please choose and pay for each course you are taking as soon as possible. We can only hold spots for students who pay in full or pay a deposit. Simply filling out a Registration / Intent Form does not secure you a spot in class. We have limited space in each course so please don't delay.

TutuSchools Director, Claudia Folts, is available to guide you through the process of preparing for seminar and ordering materials. Email Claudia@Tutu.com for assistance.

  • Classes are held at Tutu.Com 801 Pressley RD, Suite 100A , Charlotte, NC 28217 and Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte/Ayrsley, 1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273. Please contact the hotel at 1-704-970-5000 and ask for TutuSchools Discounted Rooms for reservations or use this Tutu.com special reservation link.
  • Hotel reservations made by June 17th are eligible for discounted rates of $144-$165 per night. Rates  include free breakfast and parking.
  • Charlotte is served by Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, as well as by Amtrak. Our shop is conveniently located off I-77 and I-485.
  • Seminar participants must bring their own sewing machines and sewing supplies for class. See our What to Bring Checklist.
  • If you are arriving by airplane, you may choose to ship your items in advance to the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte/Ayrsley

1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd. 

Charlotte, NC 28273

1-704-970-5000  

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