How to Make Your Own Ballet Dance Apparel
Ballet requires a variety of specific apparel such as a tutu. This article of dancewear is a skirt that typically has multiple layers, although the specific style can vary greatly. A tutu is easy to make with basic sewing skills, although it is a time-consuming process.
Items Needed:
- Elastic
- Tulle
- Scissors
- Purchase four square yards of tulle. This type of fabric is a very fine lightweight fabric that can be made from a variety of materials such as nylon and silk. Tulle costs between $1 and $6 per square yard depending on the material and quality.
- Cut a length of elastic to fit your waist, and sew the ends together.
- Cut the tulle into about 40 strips with a pair of scissors. The strips should be about 4 inches wide, although this can vary. Thinner strips will produce a puffier tutu. The length of the tulle strips should be twice that of the intended length of the tutu. A common length for these strips is 2 feet.
- Fold a tulle strip in half, and place it under the waistband so that the fold is slightly below the waistband. Bring the ends of the strip over the waistband and tuck them through the loop in the tulle strips. Tighten this knot to attach the tulle strip to the waistband.
- Repeat step four to fasten all the tulle strips around the tulle waistband. Ensure all the knots in the strips are on the inside of the waistband. The arrangement of strips with different lengths and widths will determine the final appearance of the tutu.