Composition
- Bodice: The tutu bodice can use from 6 to 15 panels of fabric. Some of these pieces are cut on the bias (the diagonal) which gives fabric some stretch. The bodice is a separate piece of the costume attached at the waistline or high on the hip; sometimes it's put together just with elastic tabs to allow for movement.
- The Basque: This is the piece that sits from the waist to high on the hip. It can be continuous with the bodice or a separate, tight fitting fabric “band.”
- The Skirt: Tutu skirts determine the shape of the tutu and generally define the style: Romantic, Classical or Bell. The skirts are usually made from the following materials:
- Muslin
- Nylon
- Organdy or organza
- Tarlatan
- Tulle
- Voile
- Buckram
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