This is a weeklong class that runs Monday – Friday, June 22 – June 26, 10 AM – 4 PM
The Russian or pancake tutu is an iteration of the eighteenth century pannier gown only much shorter! This classic tutu silhouette showed off the complexity of lightening quick choreography and the breathtakingly elegant lines of a prima ballerina. Layers of tulle are supported by tiers of netting on a graduated scale, attached to a fitted panty and cummerbund.
We will start by creating the panty as the foundation, creating a stitching map. After all the cutting and gathering of dozens of yards of tulle and netting, be prepared to be up to your ears in the fluffy stuff as it gets tamed and applied to the panty. Finishing touches include adding an internal hoop, connecting the layers with special stitches, and finishing it up with a sturdy zipper closure.
This classical Russian tutu can be worn for rehearsal, or attached to a ballet bodice. Be Odette, Paquita, or the Blue Fairy! Your inner ballerina will pirouette with delight.
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate to advanced sewing skills. You must have basic sewing skills, have made a garment from a pattern in the past, be able to follow pattern instructions, and have a portable sewing machine. Please come with body measurements for your tutu build.
Materials and Supplies:
- A portable sewing machine
- One yard fashion fabric (satin, velvet, taffeta, brocade, faille)
- One yard cotton muslin fabric
- One yard ¼’ elastic
- One yard 1” petersham
- Bias binding to match fashion fabric
- Three yards ½” rigilene boning
- Ten yards polyester tulle
- Ten yards polyester netting
- Matching thread
- Fabric Scissors
- Small, thread-cutting scissors
- Quilting pins
- 8” separating metal zipper
- Hand sewing needles
- One #3 hook and eye set
