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Shop TUTU.COM collection of ballet and dance costume books, instructions and patterns created by professional ballet tutu costume technician and designer Claudia Folts and members of the Tutu.com Team.

Collection includes patterns for ballet bodice, men's tunic, leotard, tutu basque, tutu panty, tutu plate, dance boot tops, stretch tutu, dance skirts and pants. 

Use our patterns to create costumes for popular ballets and roles such as The Nutcracker, Arabian, Party Girls, Clara, Kitri, Juliet and MORE!

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  • Adult Empire-Line Princess-Seamed Camisole Leotard Pattern

    Leotard Pattern - Adult Empire-Line Princess-Seamed Camisole Design

    This leotard design has beautiful lines and has a very slimming silhouette. Minimal instructions included on the pattern sheet. Available sizes: XS, SA, MA, LA. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes.
    from $25.00
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  • Leotard Pattern - Child Classic Wide Strap Camisole Design

    Leotard Pattern - Child Classic Wide Strap Camisole Design

    This is our take on the classic camisole leotard. It offers a wider strap than the regular camisole. This design has beautiful, classic lines. Instructions included. 20% discount if buy all 5 sizes. (That's one free pattern - 5 for the price of 4)
    from $15.00
    from $15.00
  • Miscellaneous Pattern - Women's Unitard or Biketard

    Miscellaneous Pattern - Women's Unitard or Biketard

    Women's Unitard Pattern with Empire-Line and two sleeve options, by Claudia Folts. Multi-size. Instructions included.
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Men's Poet Style Shirt By Claudia Folts

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Men's Poet Style Shirt By Claudia Folts

    This Poet's Shirt is one of our easiest patterns! Soft and flowing, with long sleeves, this pattern enhances the dancer's lines and movement. This shirt is designed for fit and comfort, while allowing for plenty of freedom of movement. The sleeves and waist are...
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Men's Short-Sleeve Style Leotard Pattern By Claudia Folts

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Men's Short-Sleeve Style Leotard Pattern By Claudia Folts

    Priced per pattern with instructions. This men's leotard pattern is designed for comfort and movement. The pattern includes two neck options (low- or high-neck); two seat options (thong- or full-seat) and two sleeve options (cap- or short-sleeve.) Multi-size. Instructions included.
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Nutcracker Arabian Patterns for Women and Men

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Nutcracker Arabian Patterns for Women and Men

    Nutcracker Arabian Patterns. Perfect for a number of ballets, from Nutcracker to Sheherezade to Arabian Nights and many others. Includes patterns and full instructions for Cropped Bodice, Harem Skirt, optional Trunks, and quick and easy Unisex Harem Pants. The Harem Skirt is built on...
    $50.00
    $50.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Stretch Dance Boot Top Pattern By Claudia Folts

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Stretch Dance Boot Top Pattern By Claudia Folts

    Use Tutu.com's Men's Dance Boot Top Pattern to make sure that you have dance boots when you need them at an affordable cost! No lead-time for ordering, cost-effective, and made to your exact specifications. Great for Nutcracker soldiers. Multi-size Pattern. Easy instructions included.
    $18.00
    $18.00
  • Stretch Dance Pants Pattern

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Stretch Dance Pants Pattern By Claudia Folts

    Unisex Dance Pants Pattern by Claudia Folts. Multi-size. Includes instructions.
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Sylph Wings Pattern

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Sylph Wings Pattern

    Tutu.Com's wings for Les Sylphides, or Wilis wings for Giselle Patterns. Comes with three sizes and full instructions with pictures. Size of each individual wing: Small: 5.5"L x 2.5" at widest point Medium: 6.5"L x 3.75" at widest point Large: 7.5"L x 4.75" at...
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Unisex Dance Trunks Pattern

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Unisex Dance Trunks Pattern

    This pattern is for a full-cut unisex dance trunk (also called ballet cut or classic cut.) Multi-size. Instructions included.   Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version!  Pattern Download - Unisex Dance Trunks Pattern with Instructions
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Miscellaneous Patterns - Unisex Tights Pattern

    Miscellaneous Patterns - Unisex Tights Pattern

    Unisex Tights Pattern. Custom fit to any dancer. Make tights in any 4-way stretch fabric and color to complete your custom costume -- it's cost-effective and a solution to long lead times and out-of-stock problems when you are on deadline. Multi-size. Instructions included. Need...
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Nutcracker Clara Nightgown Pattern

    Nutcracker Clara Nightgown Pattern

    Size 03/04 currently is the only available size. This is our favorite Clara nightgown pattern available -- cut for beautiful line and flow. The pattern features two different necklines (a lower one and a higher one), a beautifully-cut empire-line full circle skirt, and long...
    $50.00
    $50.00
  • Nutcracker Party Girl Bodice and Skirt Patterns

    Nutcracker Party Girl Bodice and Skirt Patterns

    Nutcracker Party Girl Bodice and Optional Skirt Pattern, by Cheryl Beasley and Claudia Folts. Bodice available in both adult and children's sizes, as follows: Bodices w/Dart - Child's 06X/07, 08. Princess-Seamed Bodices: Child 10, Child 12, Child 14, Adult 0/0, 01/02, 03/04. Optional Skirt pattern for an...
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  • Skirt Pattern - Spanish Ruffle Tiered Design by Claudia Folts

    Skirt Pattern - Spanish Ruffle Tiered Design by Claudia Folts

    Priced per pattern. A beautiful full-circle, three to four-tiered ruffled Spanish-style skirt that is our favorite for 'Kitri' from Don Quixote and 'Spanish' from The Nutcracker. This pattern has a basque with ruffles starting at the hip for a sleek and slimming look through...
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  • Wrap-Around Ballet Skirt Pattern

    Skirt Pattern - Wrap Around Ballet Class Skirt

    This is a great little dance-class skirt. The pattern makes a flattering, hip-hugging, three-quarter-circle, with the skirt cascading to two inches longer in back than front. The wrap front lays perfectly flat in front for a flattering fit. Please note: This pattern does not...
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Stretch Tutu Pattern - Tutu Top Camisole with Empire Line and Princess Seams Pattern and Stretch Tutu Panty (Extra Small Adult)

    Stretch Tutu Pattern - Tutu Top Camisole with Empire Line and Princess Seams Pattern and Stretch Tutu Panty (Extra Small Adult)

    Priced per pattern. Stretch tutu camisole upper with empire line and princess seams, designed by Claudia Folts. Ultra low back. XSA and XSA-Long included.  Basic instructions on pattern. Pattern is for the top, and it comes with a classical stretch tutu panty pattern. Can...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Stretch Tutu Camisole Top with Low Back Pattern

    Stretch Tutu Pattern - Tutu Top Camisole with Low Back Pattern (Small Adult)and Stretch Tutu Panty

    Priced per pattern. Stretch tutu camisole leotard-style top with an ultra-low back, designed by Claudia Folts. Size: SA. Bust: 32-34 inches; Waist: 25-26.5 inches; Girth: 56-57 inches. Pattern is for the top, and it comes with a classical stretch tutu panty pattern. Can be...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Stretch Tutu Top with High Neck and Keyhole Back Pattern

    Stretch Tutu Pattern - Tutu Top with High Neck and Keyhole Back Plus Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern

    Priced per pattern. Stretch tutu top with a contemporary high neck and keyhole back, designed by Claudia Folts. Extra Small Adult - Bust: 30-32 inches; Waist: 23-24.5 inches; Girth: 55-56 inches Small Adult - Bust: 32-34 inches; Waist: 25-26.5 inches; Girth: 56-59+ inches Medium...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Stretch Tutu Top with Mesh Upper and Sleeve Options

    Stretch Tutu Pattern - Tutu Top with Mesh Upper and 3 Sleeve Options and Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern

    Priced per pattern. Stretch tutu top with mesh upper and three sleeve options - cap, short and long, designed by Claudia Folts.  Currently available in 2 sizes.  More sizes coming soon. Size Extra Small Adult: Bust:28-31 inches; Waist: 23-24.5 inches; Girth:55-56 inches  Size Small...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • The Classical Tutu Book by Claudia Folts

    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
    $35.00
  • The Romantic Tutu Book by Claudia Folts

    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
    $35.00
  • Tunic Pattern - Men's Classic Style By Claudia Folts and Kellie Sheehan

    Tunic Pattern - Men's Classic Style By Claudia Folts and Kellie Sheehan

    Developed in conjunction with Kellie Sheehan of New York City Ballet's costume shop, this pattern is designed for classic elegance as well as fit and comfort. The two-piece design features an outer-vest and a separate inner-vest with attached sleeves to allow freedom of movement....
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  • Tunic Pattern - Princely Style By Claudia Folts

    Tunic Pattern - Princely Style By Claudia Folts

    The Princely Tunic fastens up the back with hook-and-eye closures, and features an optional peplum. The sleeves are full, with an optional cuff, and are attached to an under-vest to allow freedom of movement. This is an advanced-level pattern, more difficult than the Classic...
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  • 8 Piece Longline-Style Tutu Basque Pattern

    Tutu Basque Pattern - 8 Piece Longline-Style By Claudia Folts

    Priced per pattern. This 8 Piece Longline Tutu Basque Pattern, helps to make it easier to adjust costumes to dancers of different sizes. Short instructions on pattern. Available sizes: 0, 0/0, 01/02, 03/04, 05/06, 07/08, 09/10, 11/12, 13/14. 10% discount for purchase of full...
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  • Tutu Basque Patterns

    Tutu Basque Patterns - 26 Sizes by Claudia Folts

    Priced per pattern. Basque patterns, in 26 sizes, w/o instructions. Can be used with 'The Classical Tutu Book" by Claudia Folts and 'The Romantic Tutu Book' by Claudia Folts, or with our Over-Basque and Plate Instructions and any other costumes needing a basque. Save...
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  • 4 Sizes Tutu Basque Pattern

    Tutu Basque Patterns - 4 Sizes by Claudia Folts

    Tutu Basque Pattern, w/o instructions, by Claudia Folts. Can be used with 'The Classical Tutu Book" by Claudia Folts and 'The Romantic Tutu Book' by Claudia Folts, or with our Over-Basque and Plate Instructions. Save time by stocking up on these patterns! 4 standard...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Adult Hi-Cut Russian-Style Tutu Panty Pattern

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Hi-Cut Russian-Style by Claudia Folts

    Our High-Cut Tutu Panty Pattern was inspired by the very-thin, knife-sharp-look of the Russian flat, hooped classical tutu. Available sizes: SA, MA, LA. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes.
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  • Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Removable Lower Panty Classical-Style by Claudia Folts

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Removable Lower Panty Classical-Style by Claudia Folts

    Priced per pattern with a set of instructions. Adult removable lower panty classical tutu panty pattern with instructions, designed by Claudia Folts. Our revolutionary design - the removable tutu panty pattern comes complete with detailed instructions which address the challenges involved in cleaning tutus,...
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    from $60.00
  • Adult Bell-Shaped Classical-Style Tutu Panty Pattern

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Romantic or Bell-Shaped Classical-Style by Claudia Folts

    Adult-Sized Tutu Panty Pattern for Romantic and Bell-Shaped Classical Style Tutus, by Claudia Folts. Instructions sold separately. Available sizes: XPA, PA, SA, MA, LA. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes.
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  • Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Standard Classical-Style by Claudia Folts

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Adult Standard Classical-Style by Claudia Folts

    Adult Standard Classical Tutu Panty Pattern, by Claudia Folts. Size XXXS to XL Adult. View Size Chart. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes.   Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version! Pattern Download - Adult Classical Tutu Panty
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    from $15.00
  • Child Standard Classical-Style Tutu Panty Pattern

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Child Standard Classical-Style by Cheryl Beasley

    Child's Standard Classical Tutu Panty Pattern. Available sizes; 8, 10, 12, 14. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes. 
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  • Tutu Panty Pattern - Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern

    Tutu Panty Pattern - Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern

    Priced per pattern. Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern to be used with the stretch tutu uppers or any stretch tutus,  classical, bell and romantic.  Currently available in 4 sizes: XSA, SA, MA, LA. Extra Small Adult -High Hip: 29.5 - 31.5 inches; Low Hip: 33 -34.5...
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Tutu Plate Pattern - 8 Classical Tutu Plate Designs by Claudia Folts

    Tutu Plate Pattern - 8 Classical Tutu Plate Designs by Claudia Folts

    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. Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version!  Pattern Download - 8 Classical Tutu Plate Designs...
    $40.00
    $40.00
  • Tutu Plate Pattern - Petal Plate Design for Classical Tutus

    Tutu Plate Pattern - Petal Plate Design for Classical Tutus

    Petal Plate Pattern for classical tutus, with instructions. Perfect for 'Raymonda,' a flower, and many other ballets. Need it immediately? Order our instant downloadable version!  Pattern Download - Petal Plate Design Pattern with Instructions for Classical Tutus
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Tutu Sleeve Pattern - Aurora Sleeve

    Tutu Sleeve Pattern - Aurora Sleeve

    Priced per pattern.  Beautiful, flowing "Aurora" sleeve, to be made with chiffon or other soft, flowy fabric. Instructions included.
    $35.00
    $35.00
  • Tutu Sleeve Pattern - Set of Four Sleeve Patterns by Claudia Folts

    Tutu Sleeve Pattern - Set of Four Sleeve Patterns by Claudia Folts

    Set of four, different tutu sleeve patterns by Claudia Folts, to be made with tulle and/or chiffon. Sleeve puffs, sleeve ruffles, and both short and long sleeves attached to an elastic strap on the bodice. Instructions included.
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Stretch Tutu Sleeves Pattern

    Tutu Sleeve Pattern - Stretch Sleeve Pattern by Claudia Folts

    This stretch sleeve pattern, by Claudia Folts is perfect to use with large-hole fishnet for Spanish-style tutu sleeves. Also works well with stretch mesh and stretch lace. Multi-size.
    $15.00
    $15.00

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