FAQ's

Pattern Design  

 About our pattern design  

Our patterns are designed and shaped for the pre- professional, professional dancer or those that want to look like one.

  • They are made for performing with little or no ease added to the pattern and should fit skintight, with no wrinkles.
  • The shapes are designed to flatter the dancer’s body, show off the body lines yet allow for total freedom of movement.
  • Necklines are made to be more open, sleeves fitted high and tight under the arm, tutu skirts are shaped and placed to allow the body lines to show.

How to pick a pattern

How to pick a pattern?

Our patterns are made and sized for PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL body types. Typically, a smaller bust (small B cup) than the standard.

  • Patterns are categories by sewing skill level as well.
  • CATEGORY I... Beginner This level can be purchased, cut out, sewn together and will fit the size as listed. Best for when you are newer to costume construction, or you need them to be easy to alter, fit multiple dancers or for clients you will not be able to fit. For added easy, combine bodice sides and side fronts Just tape those pattern pieces together before cutting them out. Fewer panels are easier. Instruction for learning more can be purchased separately. See "INSTRUCTIONS".
  • CATEGORY II...Intermediate Best for those with some experience in costuming. Measuring, pattern alterations, costume construction and fitting. skills needed. Mockups and fittings are recommended.
  • CATEGORY III...Advanced  More complicated and advanced patterns. Experience and knowledge in costuming is assumed. Best for those already familiar with costume construction or those doing more custom work. Mockups and fittings are recommended when possible.

PLEASE understand, our patterns are made for performing. They have little or no ease and are made to fit a performing dancer. Skintight, no wrinkles. You may want to adjust the pattern or go up a size if your needs are different. 

  • Patterns are based on measurements NOT age.
  • Check out our measuring article/s and free measuring chart in the Learning Center
  • If dancers’ measurements do not fit one size, we suggest picking it based on the bust or chest size. Other areas are more easily altered.

Ordering  

How to order?

Delivery Method:

  • All patterns are sent as PDF files and sent as instant downloads.
  • Please save files to your computer, we do not your files with your orders.
  • You will need access to a computer to print them out.
  • To print out patterns, you will need to be able to print to scale and print "tile"/"poster". You may need to send/save your file to your desktop and print from there. If your printer does not have the ability to print "tile"/"poster", download (free) Adobe Reader. Some newer Mac’s no longer support poster printing, you may wish to find family member or friend that has a PC, go to local print shop or download a program that allows “poster” printing.  
  • For more detail on printing: https://tutusthatdance.com/products/how-to-print-and-assemble-your-pdf-patterns

PDF patterns allow you to

  • Receive them quickly, saving shipping charges.
  • Print copies* and use for multiple clients, mix and match or play with design changes.

  *USE OF OUR PATTERNS/ARTWORK: Purchase of this pattern entitles you print copies and make items for yourself, or small company use.  Purchase does not entitle you to make copies and share, post on social media, or sell them. If intending to purchase for teaching, workshop, tutorial, please read the Terms and Conditions.

 All instructions, articles and videos are the intellectual property of Tutus that Dance LLC. No portion, including diagrams, sketches or photos may be reproduced, shared, sold or posted in any form without permission. We do appreciate you giving us credit when possible.

Please email us at suzanne@tutusthatdance.com if you need any help with your pattern purchases.

Instructions

Instructions

  • We offer various instruction options, covering everything from basic pattern construction, to detailed information, fitting and more. You choose!
  • Some are included with the pattern; some allow you to purchase separately for those that want choices. Please see our INSTRUCTION PAGE, and THE LEARNING CENTER.

Questions?  

Shall you have any more questions?

While we are always happy, as time permits, to answer general questions,We are unable to answer questions about your specific project, fabric or pattern choices.

  • We hope that the Learn Center, or our Facebook group will provide what you need to make your choices.
  • We also offer seminars and one-on-one Tutoring

For downloading, printing, or problems, please email us at Suzanne@tutusthatdance.com 

Yardage/Fabrics

Yardage/Fabrics

While we often have generic info on the product pages, we recommend you lay out your pattern to determine the specific amount of yardage needed. Fabric comes in many different widths, you may want to include enough to match a print, nap, have enough for a matching basque or for your piping.

  • Our stretch patterns are based on 40%, 4-way stretch.
  • Fabric choices are too numerous and specific to a pattern and project to suggest.
  • We do recommend if just learning, to work with a tight knit woven fabric as it will be less fussy. 

 

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Learning Center

Learning Center

  • Please check our all articles here

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