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Dress & Skirt Patterns
Next to the tutu, beautiful flowing dance dreses are the most sought-after designs for ballet.
These beautiful patterns are designed for fit, comfort, flow, and, of course, flattery!
They're all here - empire, hip-cut, full-circle, half-circle, Spanish, Arabian, Nutcracker - for dance roles from ballet to modern to jazz.
Perfect for 'classic' roles, and as the starting point for your own wildest creations.
Developed over many years of tutu and dance-dress design and construction, these are the same patterns Ms. Folts uses everyday in her own custom designs.
"Empire-Line Dress Pattern"
So easy, so comfortable, and so gorgeous! Great fit, beautiful back, and does not make your dancer look pregnant! Bias-cut to drape perfectly.
The bodice is an 8-piece cropped. The skirt can be cut as half-circle or full-circle, with 1, 2, or 3 layers.
We recommend silk chiffon or georgette for the skirt.
Available in both adult and child sizes
Pattern with Instructions - Price: $40.00
Pattern without Instructions - Item# PTCF615-N - Price: $30.00
"Classic Hip-Cut Camisole Dress Pattern"
This 'leotard dress' is perfect for Lycra, chiffon, glissenet, or double georgette.
The medium-low, softly rounded back accentuates the dancer's beautiful upper-back and shoulders. The hip-cut skirt drapes perfectly for a very flattering line.
The pattern features 2 skirt designs - cut short and even (as shown), or graduated to 2 inches longer in the back (cascade).
Item# PTCF610 - Price: $35.00
"4-tiered Spanish Skirt Pattern"
This pattern makes up into a beautiful full-circle 4-tiered ruffled Spanish-style skirt. Great for 'Kitri' from "Don Quixote" and 'Spanish' from "The Nutcracker".
This costume has a basque, with ruffles starting at the hip for a sleek and slimming look. The ruffles are attached to a full-circle under-skirt.
The pattern is for the skirt only - the bodice is not included with the pattern. We recommend our "10-piece Bodice Pattern" as shown in the photo.
Pattern with Instructions - Item# PTCF650-I - Price: $40.00
Pattern without Instructions - Item# PTCF650-N - Price: $30.00
"Nutcracker 'Clara' Nightgown Pattern"
Absolutely the best 'Clara' pattern available, cut for beautiful line and flow.
This pattern features two different necklines (a lower one and a higher one), a beautifully-cut empire-line full circle skirt, and long sleeves with the option to sew the sleeves either directly onto the bodice OR onto an under-leotard for ease of movement.
Pattern with Instructions - Item# PTCF602-I - Price: $35.00
"Arabian Patterns"
Perfect for a number of ballets, from "Nutcracker" to "Sheherezade" to "Arabian Nights" and many others.
Includes patterns and full instructions for Cropped Bodice, Harem Skirt, optional Trunks, and Unisex Harem Pants.
The Harem Skirt is built on a basque, and combines a decorative top-skirt with a longer 2-layer under-skirt. The pattern provides 2 basic lengths, but is easily adjusted to your requirements.
Suggestions are included for fabric selections and combinations, layering options, etc.
The Harem Pants are elasticized at the waist and ankle. The pattern provides 2 basic lengths, but is easily adjusted to your requirements.
Item# PTCF403 - Price: $40.00