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Check out TUTU.COM New Arrivals! Selected by our team of professional Tutu Designers to create stunning ballet costumes for your favorite dancers. 

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  • 1/4-inch-Wide-White-Elastic

    Elastic 1/4 inch White

    Priced per yard. White, 1/4-inch poly-braid, flat elastic. 30% discount on 144-yard roll. 
    from $0.40
    $0.47
    from $0.40
  • 1/4-inch-Wide-Black-Elastic

    Elastic 1/4 inch Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1/4-inch poly-braid, flat elastic. 30% discount on 144-yard roll. 
    from $0.40
    $0.47
    from $0.40
  • 1/4-inch-Wide-Beige-Elastic

    Elastic 1/4 inch Beige

    Priced per yard. Beige, 1/4-inch poly-braid elastic. 30% discount on 144-yard roll. This is a medium beige, which blends with many skintones.  Perfect for elastic in tulle and chiffon sleeves for dance costumes.
    from $0.52
    from $0.52
  • Elastic 1/2 inch Beige

    Elastic 1/2 inch Beige

    Priced per yard. Beige skintone braided elastic, 1/2-inch wide. Strong, but comfortable for shoulder straps on bodices.  Works well to use in the "upside-down V-shaped" shoulder strap attachment for great strength and support.  Blends well with many skintones.  10% discount on 36-yard pieces.  30%...
    from $1.10
    from $1.10
  • 1/2-inch-Wide-Bone-Super-Strong-Elastic-(Lightest-Skintone)

    Elastic 3/8 inch Bone Super Strong (Lightest Skintone) Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Bone (lightest skintone), super strong elastic, 3/8-inch wide.
    $1.95
    $1.95
  • 1/2-inch-White-Elastic

    Elastic 1/2 inch White

    Priced per yard. White, 1/2-inch poly-braid elastic. 
    from $0.60
    from $0.60
  • 1/2-inch-Clear-Elastic

    Elastic Clear 1/2 inch Wide

    Priced per yard. Clear elastic, 1/2-inch elastic. Smallest length sold: one yard. Not to be used for shoulder straps.  20% discount on full, 75-yard rolls.
    from $0.68
    from $0.68
  • 1/2-inch-Black-Elastic

    Elastic 1/2 inch Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1/2-inch poly-braid elastic. 30% discount on full 144-yard roll. 
    from $0.60
    from $0.60
  • 1/16-inch-Wide-Metallic-Cord-Silver-Elastic

    Elastic Cord 1/16 inch Wide Metallic Silver

    Priced per yard. Silver, metallic cord elastic. 30% discount on 288-yard rolls. Smallest length sold: one yard. Sold in whole yard increments only online. To order in partial-yard increments, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771.
    from $0.43
    from $0.43
  • 1/16-inch-Wide-Metallic-Cord-Gold-Elastic

    Elastic Cord 1/16 inch Wide Metallic Gold

    Priced per yard. Gold, metallic cord elastic. 30% discount on 288-yard rolls. 
    from $0.43
    from $0.43
  • 1/16-inch-Wide-Cord-Black-Elastic

    Elastic Cord 1/16 inch Wide Black Per Yard

    Priced per yard. Black 1/16th-inch cord elastic.  See full-roll product for a 30% discount on full, 288-yard rolls. 
    $0.25
    $0.25
  • 1/16-inch-Cord-White-Elastic

    Elastic Cord 1/16 inch Wide White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White 1/16th-inch cord elastic.  Great for making piped seams and cording for bodices and other costumes. See full-roll product for a 30% discount on full, 288-yard rolls. 
    $0.25
    $0.25
  • 1.5-inch-Wide-Waistband-Style-Elastic

    Elastic 1.5 inch Waistband Style

    Priced per yard. White, 1.5-inch waistband elastic. 20% discount on 25-yard roll. 50% discount on 10-roll case. 
    from $4.00
    from $4.00
  • 1.5-inch-Purple-Elastic

    Elastic 1.5 inch Purple

    Priced per yard. Purple. 1.5-inch elastic. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. Perfect for use when building quick and easy romantic-style tutus.
    from $2.25
    from $2.25
  • 1.5-inch-Pistachio-Elastic

    Elastic 1.5 inch Pistachio

    Priced per yard. Pistachio. 1.5-inch elastic. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. Perfect for use when building quick and easy romantic-style tutus.
    from $2.25
    from $2.25
  • 1.5-inch-Light-Pink-Elastic

    Elastic 1.5 inch Light Pink

    Priced per yard. Light Pink. 1.5-inch elastic. 20% discount on 50-yard roll.  Perfect for use when building quick and easy romantic-style tutus.
    from $2.25
    from $2.25
  • 1.5-inch-Jade-Elastic

    Elastic 1.5 inch Jade

    Priced per yard. Jade. 1.5-inch elastic. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. Perfect for use when building quick and easy romantic-style tutus.
    from $2.25
    from $2.25
  • 1-inch-Wide-White-Elastic

    Elastic 1 inch White

    Priced per yard. White, 1-inch, poly-braid elastic. 30% discount on 36-yard roll. 
    from $1.19
    from $1.19
  • 1-inch-Wide-Black-Elastic

    Elastic 1 inch Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1-inch, poly-braid elastic. 30% discount on 36-yard roll. 
    from $1.19
    from $1.19
  • Twill Tape: 1/4-inch Wide White

    Twill Tape: 1/4 inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White. 1/4-inch cotton twill tape. 40% discount on 144-yard roll.  Strong - perfect for hanging loops.
    from $0.89
    from $0.89
  • Twill Tape: 1/4-inch Wide Black

    Twill Tape: 1/4 inch Wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/4-inch cotton twill tape. Strong - perfect for hanging loops.  40% discount per 144-yard spool.
    from $0.92
    from $0.92
  • Tailor's Tape: White 1/4-inch Wide

    Tailor's Tape: 1/4 inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White. 1/4-inch tailor's stay tape. Smallest length sold: one yard. Sold in whole yard increments only online. To order in partial-yard increments, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771.
    $0.50
    $0.50
  • Prussian Tape: 3/8-inch Wide Black

    Prussian Tape: 3/8 inch Wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 3/8-inch Prussian Tape. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.15
    from $1.15
  • Prussian Tape: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Prussian Tape: 1/2 inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White. 1/2-inch Prussian Tape. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  100% nylon.  Strong.
    from $0.92
    from $0.92
  • Prussian Tape: 1/2-inch Black

    Prussian Tape: 1/2 inch wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/2-inch Prussian Tape. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.29
    from $1.29
  • Petersham: 7/8-inch White

    Petersham: 7/8 inch White

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 7/8-inch wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. For smaller amounts, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771, or email us at orders@tutu.com.
    $0.60
    $0.60
  • Petersham: 7/8-inch Red

    Petersham: 7/8 inch Red

    Priced per yard. Red petersham waistband ribbon. 7/8-inch wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. For smaller amounts, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771, or email us at orders@tutu.com.
    $0.60
    $0.60
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch White

    Petersham: 1.5 inch White

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. Soft - easy to shape with an iron. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch Peach

    Petersham: 1.5 inch Peach

    Priced per yard. Peach petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. 
    $1.00
    $1.00
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch Black

    Petersham: 1.5 inch Black

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. Soft - easy to shape with an iron. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy Black Per Yard

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.  Need more? For 20% discount on rolls, see the 144-yard roll product page.
    $0.49
    $0.49
  • Horsehair: 2-inch Waffle Ribbon Black

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Black Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Black. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy White

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  Need more? See full roll product page for 20% discount on 100-yard roll.
    $0.49
    $1.39
    $0.49
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Turquoise. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Red

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Red Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Red. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Apple Green

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Apple Green

    Priced per yard. Apple Green. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 01-inch Wide Heavy White

    Horsehair: 01 inch Wide Heavy White

    Priced per yard.  White. 1-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  30% discount on 50-yard rolls.  50% discount on 100 yards (two 50-yard rolls).
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Horsehair: 01-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 01 inch Wide Heavy Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  30% discount on 50-yard roll.  50% discount on 100-yards (two 50-yard rolls).  To get the discounts, you must buy full rolls.
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Horsehair: 1/4-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 1/4 inch Wide Heavy Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/4-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. 20% discount on 72-yard roll. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. Smallest length sold online: one yard. Sold in whole yard increments only online. To order in partial-yard increments, please call...
    $0.29
    $0.29
  • Cording: Poly Twine 24-Ply 1/16-inch

    Cording: Poly Twine 24-Ply 1/16-inch

    Priced per yard. White only. 24-ply, 1/16-inch poly twine cord. Great for making piping for bodice edges and seams. 50% discount on full, 5-lb. cone (1375 yards, $144.38). Smallest length sold: one yard. 
    $0.21
    $0.21
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Wide Metallic Silver

    Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Silver

    Priced per yard. Silver. Non-stretch, 1/8-inch, metallic cording. 20% discount on 144-yard roll. Very easy to pull out center cord and insert millinery wire for making tiara frames.  Sits looser than the 1.6mm (1/16-in) metallic cords, but still works well and is easier to...
    from $1.19
    from $1.19
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Gold

    Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Gold

    Priced per yard. Gold. Non-stretch, 3mm, approximately 1/8-inch, metallic cording. 40% discount on 145-yard roll. Economical! Very easy to pull out center cord and insert millinery wire for making tiara frames.  Sits looser than the 1.6mm (1/16-in) metallic cords, but still works well and...
    from $0.50
    from $0.50
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Poly Fill 4-Ply

    Cording: 1/8-inch Poly Fill 4-Ply

    Priced per yard. White only. Poly fill, 4-ply, 1/8-inch. Great for making piping for bodice edges and seams. 50% discount on full, 5 lb. cone (1050-yards, $147). 
    $0.28
    $0.28
  • Clear Strap Material

    Clear Strap Material Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Clear Strap Material, 3/8-inch wide. Very strong. For use as straps on tutu bodices and other costumes. 
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Bone Casing - 1/2-inch Wide White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the body...
    $2.89
    $0.00
    $2.89
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black

    Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black Per Yard

    Priced per yard. Black. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the body...
    $2.89
    $2.89
  • Bias Tape: Center Fold 1-inch Wide White

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1-inch Wide White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. 1-inch Single fold bias tape. Great for finishing hemmed edges on bodices, etc. Need a full roll? See 30-yard roll product for a 20% discount over the yardage price.. 
    $1.29
    $1.29
  • Bias Tape: Center Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1-inch single fold bias tape. Great for finishing hemmed edges on bodices, etc. 10% discount on 30-yard roll. 
    from $0.97
    from $0.97
  • Buttons Metallic Gold

    Buttons Metallic Gold

    Priced per piece. Top quality, metallic-gold, imported Italian buttons. Size 32 = 20mm. Great for Nutcracker soldier costumes and many other costumes. 20% discount per dozen.
    from $4.15
    from $4.15
  • Buttons--2-Hole-Disc

    Buttons 2-Hole Disc

    Priced per dozen. 2-hole disc buttons. Sold in whole-dozen increments only. Perfect size to use with buttonhole elastic. 10% discount for full gross (12 dozen, 144 pieces). 25% discount for full box (10 gross, 1440 pieces).
    from $1.89
    from $1.89

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