Making Tutus - by Amanda Hall (Paperback)

About the Book

Design - key decisions on the type of tutu plate (pancake vs drop), fabric and decoration

Patterns - basque, knicker, bodice and tutu plate recipes in three different sizes

Instructions - detailed step-by-step sequences explain the process from making the calico toile through to the final decoration and fitting

Practical advice - from pleating the nets to assembling the base, essential tricks of the trade are shared and troubleshooting tips given

Book Synopsis

Making Tutus is a practical guide to making these traditional costumes for classical ballet dancers. As with the tutu itself, the book approaches the task in three parts - the tutu plate, the bodice and the decorative sections. It shares the secrets of a leading costume-maker as it explains the challenging task of, on the one hand, creating a light and beautiful ballet outfit suitable for performance and, on the other, making a comfortable and hardwearing costume that suits a character. In doing so, it reveals the extraordinary talent and techniques required by the costume-maker.

About the Author

Amanda Hall is an established costumier. She has worked in a wide variety of areas in her career from West End musicals to haute couture. She has made dance costumes and tutus for many companies throughout the world including The Royal Ballet in London.