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Costuming Books, by Claudia R. Folts
These unique and informative instructional books by Ms. Claudia Folts on the ins and outs of tutu and other ballet costume construction combine the best techniques of the masters with today's materials and methods.
Ms. Folts' books and patterns are in use by professional and amateur costumers world-wide, and her own designs and creations can be seen on stages and in television shows and commercials around the world.
These fully-illustrated how-to books detail the materials and techniques Ms. Folts uses everyday in her own custom designs.
"The Classical Tutu Book"
Complete instructions for making a classical tutu. Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume.
Explains all aspects of bodice, basque, and panty sizing and construction, calculating ruffle lengths and layer widths, ruffling, hooping, plates, peplums, and overlays, and much more.
Item# BKCF101 - Price: $35.00 - without Bodice or Panty patterns
(Bodice and Panty patterns sold separately; see patterns page )
"The Romantic Tutu Book"
Complete instructions for making a Romantic (long) tutu. Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume.
Explains all aspects of bodice and basque sizing and construction, calculating skirt-layer lengths, peplums and overlays, and much more. Explains how to make both the traditional and Neo-Classical ("Serenade") styles.
Written for use with Ms. Folts' "Adult 8-Piece Bodice Pattern" (Item# PTCF102)(although recommended, other bodice patterns may be substituted).
"Classical Tutus for Children"
Complete instructions for making a classical tutu with special considerations for the pre-teen dancer's body. Step-by-step guide, from materials options and selection all the way through to completed costume.
Includes a special section on creating a 'professional look' using a 'pull-on' tutu and leotard.
Item# BKCF121 - Price: $35.00 - without Bodice or Panty patterns Bodice and Panty patterns sold separately
"The Ultimate Ballet Skirt"
Complete instructions for making various types of ballet skirts for performance and the classroom. Details include seamed and unseamed full-circle skirts, single- and multi-layered skirts, and even-length and graduated-length (cascade) skirts, as well as variations on these themes.
Includes a pattern for a simple dance-class skirt.
Item# BKCF103 - Price: $30.00
"Finishing Touches: The Art of Embellishment"
Design Theory and Practical Applications for Ballet
Includes lots of full-color photos. Learn the basics of good design and embellishment for ballet costumes. What works, what doesn't work, and most important - why?
Step-by-step instructions to create plates and overlays that will make your costumes sparkle. Includes instructions and patterns for plates, overlays, sleeve variations for classical ballet, headpieces, and faerie/angel wings.
Plenty of full-color photos, a materials sources list, and a reading list.
Item# BKCF801 - Price: $55.00