Tutus available to purchase

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on September 26, 2018

26 Sep

In the lead up to christmas I am offering a small number of tutus to purchase in kids sizes.

These tutus are perfect for a budding dancer as well as for flower girls and dress ups.

I am offering in white and black only a ‘Romantic’ style and a ‘Plate’ style. All the measurements and prices are below.

Romantic tutu

Small (6-8 years 45cm long skirt) Medium (8-10 years 58cm long skirt) High stretch waist band with hook and loop closure with multiple rows of loops. 3 rows of gathered bridal tulle.

Price – $38.30

Plate tutu

Small (6-8 years or 68cm hip. Skirt 25cm long) Medium (8-10 years or 73cm hip. skirt 27cm long) Stretch fabric used for briefs but there is more rigidity around the hip where the tulle is applied. 7 rows of pleated tulle.

Price – $64.70

Special orders are possible, Adult sizes, Emma wiggle yellow ribbon appliqué or heavy duty construction for serious little dancers, get in touch for details.

To be ready early December I will need orders placed by Friday the 5th. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on sizing.

Small ballerina

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on February 18, 2015

18 Feb

A miniature version of my tutu for my little ballerina.

This tutu doesn’t have the same precise lines as the larger one, I made it with layers of stiff tulle and bridal tulle. This makes it a little softer and less scratchy on little legs.

The Finished Tutu

by Meg. Posted on November 14, 2014

14 Nov

Finally a chance to photograph the lovely ballerina in her new tutu.

Finished Tutu

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on November 6, 2014

06 Nov

My first tutu has been a great success.

The tulle has done exactly what I wanted. The base fabric has worked but next time I will use something with a little more stretch. This base was a little too rigid which is why I added the lacing into the back, a simple way in and out without any restriction from zips or velcro.

A tutu experiment

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on August 20, 2014

20 Aug

Here is a sneak peek of a project I am currently working on.

I have had a roll of stiff white tulle in my stash for years just waiting for someone to ask me if I can make a tutu. This will be my first time so I am hoping that with the sewing skills I have and the research I have done it will turn out beautifully.

The plan is for a waist high adult size rehearsal tutu. I am using a stretch knit for the base which I know isn’t technically correct but will function well enough for this purpose. If this works as I hope I will try another using a mesh base and separate basque.

At school I remember thinking how pointless things were, when was I going to have to use Pi in the real world. Well the joke is on me, I want to make the top layer from a straight piece where the length is the exact circumference of the skirt. I will need to re-aquaint myself with Pi.

The image above shows me working out the widths I will need for each row. The image below shows the first sample of the base with fit adjustments and approximations of where the tulle will go so I can work out lengths (I have already planned my pleating ratio)