Project Tutu

On June 23, I will be traveling to Jackson, Mississippi to participate in the first ever Project Tutu sponsored by Tutu.com.  I am fortunate enough to have the sponsorship of my employer, The Richmond Ballet.  I have been practicing for the past few weeks, timing myself to find out how long it takes me in the construction process of the tutu. 

The skirt took a little over 5 1/2 hours from cutting the net to steaming the skirt.  I didn’t tack the skirt but that usually takes me a little over 1 hour.

.  When the last few rows are being attached to the panty, it’s kind of like trying to put socks on a wiggly two year old.

Stitching the back seam of the panty

I chose an 8 piece bodice for the practice session.  We will be provided with patterns in the competition, I just used one I had available.  The bodice took a little over 2 1/2 hours to get to the “ready for hand stitching stage”

I am using a simple gold lace and trim design for this tutu.   I will be hand stitching the bias strips and lace onto the bodice, and adding rhinestones once the trims  are attached.

Bodice with trims pinned.  These will be moved around a bit to get the placement just right

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