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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Instructions - Children's Pull-On Tutu
Instructions to make a child's sparkly, pull-on tutu. Information includes amounts needed for 3 sizes - Infant, Pre-schooler, School-age.- $40.00
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Instructions - Economy Romantic Tutus
Four-layer, economy romantic-style tutu, made with soft tulle and/or net. This tutu is built on an elastic band and does not include a panty.- $40.00
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Instructions - Reversible Romantic Tutu
Instructions for making a reversible romantic tutu, with one color on one side, and another color on the other side. This tutu has 6 layers and it does not have a built-in panty. A reversible Romantic Tutu is great for schools and companies with...- $75.00
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Download - 19 Layer Roll Hemmed Faerie Tutu Instructions
Instructions to be used with the 19-Layer Roll-Hemmed Faerie Tutu design by Claudia Folts. Instructions come with a panty pattern. Once your order is processed, we will send you a discount code to purchase a downloadable panty pattern at no charge for immediate download. Skirt only....- $200.00
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Download - 8 Classical Tutu Plate Designs with Instructions
**Digital Download PDF File** Classical Tutu Plate Patterns, by Claudia Folts. Patterns and instructions included for eight different tutu plate designs. Use individually, or mix together and layer to create even more designs. About Digital Download Products: Once your order is processed, you will...- $40.00
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Download - Economy Romantic Tutu Instructions
**Digital Download PDF File** These PDF instructions can be used to create a four-layer, economy romantic style tutu, made with soft tulle and/or net. This tutu is built on an elastic band and does not include a panty.This digital product is for Instructions ONLY. No...- $40.00
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Download - Classical Tutu Bag Pattern with Instructions
**Digital Download PDF File** Classical Tutu Bag Instructions by Claudia Folts. Includes a pattern for a standard-size tutu bag, as well as instructions to make your own custom-size bag from measurements. No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products: Once your...- $15.00
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Download - Instructions for Spanish Ruffled Tiered Skirt Pattern
**Digital Download PDF File** These Pattern Instructions are for use with Spanish Ruffled Tiered Skirt Pattern and are applicable to any size pattern.This digital product is for Instructions ONLY. Patterns must be added to your cart separately: Pattern Download - Spanish Ruffled Tiered Skirt...- $10.00
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Download - Instructions for Swan Lake Corps de Ballet Headpiece
**Digital Download PDF File** Instructions to be used to make a Swan Lake Corps de Ballet Headpiece. Design by Claudia Folts. Use white heckle feather pads for Odette and black for Odelle. No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products: Once...- $20.00
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Download - Spanish Ruffled Tiered Skirt Pattern (Petite 1/2)
**Digital Download PDF File** Spanish Ruffled Tiered Skirt Pattern is our favorite for 'Kitri' from Don Quixote and 'Spanish' from The Nutcracker costumes in the Tutu.com Ballet Shop. Use it to create a beautiful full-circle, three to four-tiered ruffled Spanish-Style Skirt. This pattern has a...- $40.00
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Download - Petal Plate Design Pattern with Instructions for Classical Tutus
**Digital Download PDF File** Petal Plate Pattern for classical tutus, with instructions. Perfect for 'Raymonda,' a flower, and many other ballets. No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products: Once your order is processed, you will receive a "Your TUTU.COM Digital...- $30.00
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Download - Over-Basque and Plate Instructions
**Digital Download PDF File** 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. About Digital Download Products: Once...- $35.00
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Download - Instructions Making a Removable Basque for Classical or Romantic Tutus
**Digital Download PDF File** Instructions to make a basque pattern and basque that is easily removable and exchangeable on romantic or classical tutus. 42 full-color pictures included. About Digital Download Products: Once your order is processed, you will receive an email with a pattern...- $40.00
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Download - Instructions for La Bayadere 'Kingdom of the Shades' Headpiece
**Digital Download PDF File** Tutu.com Instructions to be used to make a La Bayadere, 'Kingdom of the Shades' Headpiece, complete with arm drapes. Design by Claudia Folts. It is quick and easy to make. No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products:...- $20.00
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Download - Instructions for Men's Bluebird Headpiece
**Digital Download PDF File** Tutu.com Instructions to make a men's bluebird feather and jewel headpiece. This easy to make headpiece adds that extra spark of elegance for the man dancing the Bluebird Pas de Deux. Can be made with custom colors for other men's ballet roles. ...- $20.00
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Download - Instructions Custom-Sized Basque Pattern for Classical or Romantic Tutu
**Digital Download PDF File** 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...- $25.00
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Download - Instructions for Making a Reversible Romantic Tutu
**Digital Download PDF File** Instructions for making a reversible romantic tutu, with one color on one side, and another color on the other side. This tutu has 6 layers and it does not have a built-in panty. A reversible Romantic Tutu is great for...- $75.00
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Download - Instructions Pharaoh’s Daughter, Grand Pas Classique or Firebird Tiara
**Digital Download PDF File** Pharaoh’s Daughter / Grand Pas Classique / Firebird Tiara Instructions can be used to create a stunning tiara for any of these ballet roles. Use vibrant Sapphire Blue for Pharaoh’s Daughter, Pure Crystal mixed with Crystal AB for Grand Pas...- $55.95
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Download - Instructions Aurora, Firebird, Princess Florine Tiara
**Digital Download PDF File** Aurora / Firebird / Princess Florine Tiara Instructions can be used to create a stunning tiara for any of these ballet roles. Use Siam, Light Siam, Ruby, Fuchsia, and/or Topaz for The Firebird, and light and dark sapphire stones for Princess...- $55.95
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Tiara Design Pattern - Aurora, Firebird, Princess Florine
Aurora / Firebird / Princess Florine Tiara Design Pattern printed to correct size on card stock. *Pattern Only* Design is true to size needed for the average-size dancer’s head. Option to add instructions at additional cost in both Print or PDF Download Formats. Materials purchased separately. Please note...- from $25.00
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Download - Instructions for Classical Tutu with Removable Lower Panty
**Digital Download PDF File** These Removable Tutu Panty Pattern instructions are a revolutionary tutu design by Claudia Folts which addresses the challenges involved in cleaning tutus, altering size, and upgrading old, worn out tutus. Lower panty is removable for easy cleaning. Tutu Panty pattern can be...- $40.00
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Instructions: Ribbon Candy Top Layer - To Be Used Over a Separate Tutu
Instructions to be used to make the Ribbon Candy top layer, attached to a basque or plate, then sewn on top of an existing tutu. Design by Claudia Folts. Exclusive design used at Tutu.Com's TutuSchool. Please note, instructions for designs taught in our costuming seminars...- $100.00
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Download - Basic Faerie (Fairy) Wings Pattern
**Digital Download PDF File** Our Basic Faerie (Fairy) Wings Pattern includes three sizes - small, medium & large. Each pattern can be used individually, as a 2-wing design, OR by mixing the sizes to create a 4-wing design. Assembly instructions on the pattern. ...- $25.00
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Download - Instructions Snow Queen Tiara
**Digital Download PDF File** Our Snow Queen Tiara Design is one of our most popular. By switching up your choice of materials, you can create tiaras for different roles. Create an icy design made with crystal rhinestones, pearls and glass drops that evokes a winter wonderland filled...- $55.95
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Instructions: Rehearsal Tutu with Lycra Basque Includes Basque and Panty Pattern!
Rehearsal Tutu Instructions. This tutu pulls on with no need for hook and eye closures. This beautiful classical rehearsal tutu is a top-quality tutu made with a lycra basque, and built on a panty, just like any other professional classical tutu. It is the...- from $85.00
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Download - Instructions Tutu Care for Tours and Backstage
**Digital Download PDF File** Tutus, although they look delicate and ethereal, are tough. They are engineered to last for many years through sweat and extraordinary movement. If properly maintained, tutus can last for up to twenty-five or even thirty years. Here, Claudia Folts discusses...- $45.00
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Download - Instructions for Contemporary Tutus
**Digital Download PDF File** 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...- $200.00
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Instructions - Vintage-Style Classical Rehearsal Tutu Includes Basque and Panty Pattern!
Vintage-Style Classical Rehearsal Tutu Instructions. This beautiful vintage-style classical rehearsal tutu is a top-quality tutu made with a lycra basque, and built on a panty, just like any other professional classical tutu. It is the most comfortable professional classical rehearsal tutu around today. What...- from $85.00
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