Books and Instructions
Tutu.Com offers a wide variety of books and instructions to help with your costuming needs.
Many of our professional instructions include a pattern in your choice of size as well as step by step instructions from our professional costume makers and designers. These are the same instructions and patterns utilized in our TutuSchools International Costuming Seminars.
These detailed instructions are essential for any seamstress learning how to construct tutu bases, bodices, dresses, skirts, headpieces, tiaras and leotards as well as men's costumes such as tights, tunics and boot tops.
We also offer additional patterns, headpiece forms and tiara frames which can be ordered separately.
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Beyond My Dreams
Mel Tomlinson’s fascinating true story starts before his birth at his family’s home in the Chavis Heights Housing Project in Raleigh, NC. It starts with the struggles of his parents and grandparents in Jim Crow-era North Carolina and continues with his unexpected and meteoric...- $29.95
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The Classical Tutu Book by Claudia Folts
This book 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. Two methods of attaching ruffled layers are discussed: working from the top layer down (easiest method),...- $35.00
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Classical Tutus for Children by Claudia Folts
"Classical Tutus for Children" by Claudia Folts. Detailed instructions on making professional-quality classical ballet tutus for children. Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume. Includes a special section on creating a professional look using a pull-on tutu...- $35.00
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The Romantic Tutu Book by Claudia Folts
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 styles. Please note: Bodice pattern sold separately. This book includes instructions for the 8-Piece Adult Bodice by...- $35.00
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The Ultimate Ballet Skirt Book by Claudia Folts with Wrap-Skirt Pattern
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. The book includes a pattern for a simple dance-class skirt.- $35.00
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Finishing Touches, The Art of Embellishment by Claudia Folts
Full of great ideas for quick and easy accessories, and gorgeous embellishments, Finishing Touches, The Art of Embellishment is a must for your costuming library. Step-by-step instructions to create plates and overlays that will make your costumes sparkle. Included in the book are instructions...- $35.00
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Instructions: 10 Layer Petaled Romantic Tutu
Instructions to be used for the Petaled Romantic Tutu Skirt Design, by Claudia Folts. Skirt only. Bodice instructions are not included. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars are sold both by themselves and in kits,...- $200.00
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Instructions: 19 Layer Roll Hemmed Faerie Tutu
Instructions to be used with the 19-Layer Roll-Hemmed Faerie Tutu design by Claudia Folts. Skirt only. Bodice instructions are not included. Comes with a panty pattern in your choice of size. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our...- $200.00
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Instructions: Contemporary Tutus
Instructions to be used with the ‘Potato Chip’ Tutu Designs, both single or double hoop, AND with the ‘Flying Saucer’ design, all by Claudia Folts. Skirt and panty only. Bodice instructions are not included. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs...- $200.00
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Instructions: Custom-Sized Basque Pattern for Classical or Romantic Tutu
Detailed instructions for making a custom basque pattern from measurements. Includes many full-color pictures. Basque can be used with a classical tutu, romantic tutu, dance dress and other costumes. It is the most important part of a classical tutu, controlling the fit and the...- $30.00
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Instructions: Fusion Tutu
Fusion Tutu Skirt Design Instructions. The beautiful fusion of a classical and a romantic tutu. Includes a panty pattern, your choice of size. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars are sold both by themselves and...- $200.00
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Instructions: Making a Removable Basque for Classical or Romantic Tutus
Instructions to make a basque pattern and basque that is easily removable and exchangeable on romantic or classical tutus. 42 full-color pictures included. Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version! Download - Instructions Making a Removable Basque for Classical or Romantic Tutus- $40.00
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Instructions: Mariinsky-Style Bell Tutu
Mariinsky-Style Bell Tutu Skirt Design instructions. Includes a panty pattern, your choice of size. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars are sold both by themselves and in kits, but they are sold at a higher...- $200.00
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Instructions: Over-Basque and Plate
Instructions to make an over-basque and plate to fit over a pre-existing classical tutu by Claudia Folts. Great for quick re-decorating. Basque patterns and plate patterns sold separately, but can be used with these instructions. Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version! Download...- $35.00
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Instructions: Ribbon Candy Tutu
Instructions to be used with the Ribbon Candy Tutu Design, by Claudia Folts. Instructions to be used in conjunction with the Classical Tutu Book, not included. Comes with a panty pattern your choice of size. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs...- $200.00
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Instructions: Ruffle Tiered Classical Tutu
Ruffle-Tiered Classical Tutu Skirt Instructions. Includes a panty pattern and 6-piece bodice pattern. You choose sizes. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars are sold both by themselves and in kits, but they are sold at...- $200.00
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Instructions: Russian-Style Gored Romantic Tutu
Instructions for a 6-layer, 18 to 24-gore, Russian-style romantic tutu skirt. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars are sold both by themselves and in kits, but they are sold at a higher price than those...- $190.00
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Instructions: How to Make Custom Spanish Fans
Instructions on how to make a Spanish-style fan, by Claudia Folts. Includes a pattern for the fabric part. Fan spokes sold separately. A kit with all materials, instructions and pattern is also available.- $20.00
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Instructions - Flower and Jewel Headpiece
Instructions to be used to make the Flower and Jewel headpiece design, by Claudia Folts.- $20.00
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Instructions - Swan Lake Corps de Ballet Headpiece
Instructions to be used to make the Swan Lake Corps de Ballet headpiece design, by Claudia Folts.- $20.00
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