All Books, Patterns & Instructions
Tutu.Com offers a wide variety of books, instructions and patterns 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.
Consider saving time and money with Tutu.com Costume or Headpiece Kits which include instructions, pattern(s) and materials needed to create your masterpiece!
This is a great choice both for the beginning costumer who is not yet sure of what to buy, as well as for the seasoned professional who does not have the time to shop and figure out exactly how much of each fabric they need.
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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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Bodice Pattern - Adult 10 Piece European Style by Claudia Folts
Very nice fit and form. This classic bodice features a medium back. The bottom edge fits just below the natural waistline. Center front can be made with or without a nude inset. Best for A-C bust cup sizes, but can be used for a...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 12 Piece Classic Design by Claudia Folts
12-Piece Classic Longline Bodice Pattern. Instructions sold separately. This classically elegant pattern is perfect for your principal dancer. A longline bodice, it has center points both front and back that sit out over the top layer of net/tulle on a classical or romantic tutu....- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 12 Piece Russian Design by Claudia Folts
This all-in-one bodice/basque pattern is a very flattering Russian-style, variation on our 12-Piece Classic Adult Bodice pattern. A little more modern, long-line, princess-seamed bodice, with a low back. Instructions sold separately. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes. Need it immediately? Order our...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 16 Piece Longline Design By Claudia Folts
Inspired by New York City Ballet's Dewdrop from The Nutcracker, we've lengthened the line, re-designed the back, and added elasticized cording at the top edge for ease of fit, to make it our own. This pattern is a long-line, all-in-one bodice/basque that can be...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 6 Piece Design By Claudia Folts
Featuring a rounded low back, the diagonal-cut design is very slimming, and works best for dancers with smaller bustlines: A or B bust cup sizes. The bottom edge of the bodice fits two-inches below the natural waistline. The side-front pieces are cut on the...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 8 Piece Design By Claudia Folts
Priced per pattern. Very nice fit and form. This classic bodice features a medium-low, softly curved back. The side-front pieces are cut on the bias. The bottom edge fits an inch and a half below the natural waistline.Center front can be made with or...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult 9 Piece Camisole Stretch Design by Claudia Folts
Priced per pattern. 9-Piece Camisole Stretch Ballet Bodice Pattern, w/o instructions. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes. Current available sizes: XXSA/PA, XS/S, S/M.- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult Bodice Sloper
Women's Bodice Slopers. Use to make your own bodice designs. Basic instructions included on the pattern. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes. Available sizes: 30-inch Bust, 24-inch Waist, 30-inch High Hip 32-inch Bust, 25.5-inch Waist, 32.5-inch High Hip 34-inch Bust, 27-inch...- from $15.00
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Bodice Pattern - Adult Peasant-Style Design By Claudia Folts and Cheryl Beasley
Priced per pattern. A peasant-style bodice pattern with 8 pieces, with two different choices in front-piece style. Can be created with a front inset and criss-crossed ribbons, or with a set-in panel with the ribbons. Both styles have attached puff-sleeves, rouched chiffon or lace...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Child 16 Piece Longline Design by Claudia Folts
Our 16-piece bodice was inspired by New York City Ballet's Dewdrop from "The Nutcracker. A beautiful longline bodice with many design options. Bottom edge can be "petaled" or left straight.- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Child 6 Piece Design By Cheryl Beasley for Tutu.Com
Priced per pattern. This is the first fully graded and sized bodice pattern designed for the pre-teen body. Featuring a medium-low back, this pattern nicely flatters the young dancer's body and lines. 10% discount for purchase of full run of sizes. Available sizes: 6S,...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Child 8 Piece Design By Cheryl Beasley for Tutu.Com
Priced per pattern. Our girl's 8-piece bodice pattern has a beautiful, traditional, classical ballet cut. It is currently available in child regular sizing, with slim sizing coming soon. This pattern has a medium-low back and flattering lines. 10% discount for purchase of full run...- from $25.00
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Bodice Pattern - Skintone Upper with 3 Sleeve Styles
Priced per pattern. A bodice "upper," to be made with skintoned souffle or polyester tulle. Tank, short, and long-sleeve styles included. Sleeves are self-gusseted for ease of movement. Basic instructions included on pattern sheet. Perfect for use when adding rhinestones to the upper body...- $30.00
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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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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 - Adult Classical Tutu Panty Pattern
**Digital Download PDF File** Adult / Teen Standard Classical Tutu Panty Pattern by Claudia Folts. Size XXXS to XL Adult. View Size Chart No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products: Once your order is processed, you will receive a "Your...- $15.00
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Download - Adult Empire-Line Princess-Seamed Camisole Design Pattern
**Digital Download PDF File** This leotard design has beautiful lines and has a very slimming silhouette. Minimal instructions included on the pattern sheet. Available sizes: XSA. Coming soon in SA, MA, LA. No shipping fees on Pattern Download Products! About Digital Download Products: Once...- $25.00
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Download - Adult Stretch Tutu Panty Pattern
**Digital Download PDF File** Adult / Teen Stretch Classical Tutu Panty Pattern by Claudia Folts. Our Stretch Tutu Panty is made to be used with our Stretch tutu “Upper,” leotard-style stretch bodice tops. It is also made with some of the rows sewn together...- $15.00
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