19K views · 6.9K reactions | Tacking is an important part of tutu making! Not only for the aesthetic of the tutu but for the functionality for the dancer as well! . #costume #costumedesign #costumedesigner #tutu #ballet #costumes #sewing | Tutu.Com | Facebook

When I first stepped onto the stage as a professional ballet dancer, I experienced costumes that didn’t fit properly, fabrics that didn’t move, or details that just didn’t do justice to the performance. I knew dancers deserved better—costumes that made them feel extraordinary. So in 1994, after leaving the stage to teach ballet and make tutus, I created Tutu.com—the resource I had always wished for. My mission was clear: to give tutu makers, costumers, and dreamers everything they need to bring

16K views · 5.1K reactions | A little steam goes a long way. These tutus are big and fluffy before we give them a good steam to make the flat and have more structure. This client didn’t want this tutu tacked, so we steam it to still give it structure while still maintaining some fullness! . #costume #costumedesign #costumedesigner #tutu #ballet #costumes #sewing | Tutu.Com | Facebook