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Late Summer 2008 Newsletter
Sales, Specials, Updates, & News!
(Effective July 27,  2008  -  Sale Prices & Specials Expire August 31,  2008)
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering

Costumers, Dancers, Parents...
On-Sale Stuff, New Stuff, Updates, Announcements, News, and so much more!

"Super Summer Sale" Extended! - Nearly Everything is On-Sale!
If it's on the website (or on our shelves), it's probably On-Sale!

This Month's Newsletter has something for everyone.  Scroll Down to find great sales and specials!

BY THE WAY:
Some of you are working w-a-a-a-y too hard!
If you're ordering online, by fax, or by mail 
and paying by credit-card, you DON'T have to figure out the Sale price for every item you order  Just put the Coupon Code somewhere on your order form - we'll find it and calculate the discount(s) for you. Besides, no charges are ever made to your credit card until we process your order for shipping.  If you are paying by Paypal, we suggest you just place your order without payment, as 'Send a Request for Funds' (be sure to include the Coupon Code!), and we'll process your order and send you a Paypal Invoice for the Order Total prior to shipping.  If you're mailing your order and paying by check or Money-Order, we suggest you contact us for an order total amount BEFORE sending your payment.

This month's newsletter announces the continuation (!) of our "Annual Super Summer Sale".
Scroll down to find some great deals on dancewear, fabrics, notions, costumes and seminars!  We hope you find just what you need in this Newsletter's Specials to help you "Get the Job Done"!
Happy Costuming and Dancing,
Claudia, S.A.M. (the Triplets), Jessie, Christine, Zelda, and Carly, our "Shop Dog"
PS - My thanks to all of you who have written to me and sent cards - my hip surgery went great and I am pretty much recovered and back on track now.  It's SO amazing what Doctors can do these days! -Claudia


This month's Super Summer Sale Newsletter features sales on NEARLY EVERYTHING! 
little kids

Super Summer Sale Extended!!
Take 10% off NEARLY EVERYTHING in our inventory
July 27th, 2008 through August 31st, 2008
Services, such as custom dying, sewing in tights elastics, rush orders, etc, are Excluded.
Dancewear Close-Outs
are Excluded  --  All Other Items Listed Below at Other Sale Prices or Discounts are Excluded.
Any item listed on our website as 'Special-Order' is Excluded.
Costume Rentals are Excluded  --  Seminars are Excluded.
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering


NEW Dancewear Close-Outs This Month!
Great Close-Out prices!  
Close-Outs are not returnable or exchangeable. These are IN STOCK ONLY items. We cannot order them for you if we do not have your size in stock. Close-outs always go fast, so if you want these, don't wait. 
Prices good only through August 31st on Close-Out items!  
Sale prices on Close-Out Items are final and ARE NOT part of the 10%-Off sale (below).

If you are interested in buying all we have of any of these items, you can grab an extra 10% off!
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering

Close-Out - Men's Dance Belts!
****Bloch's Narrow-Waist (#B0491-A) and Wide-Waist (#B0491) Dance Belts are no longer being made.  
Adult sizes, Black, Nude - Retail: $19.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00 - Quantities limited to In-Stock Only.  
Need more details? See the Men's Dancebelsts page at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_mensdbelts.html
These belts have been replaced by newer models.  For more information on the new ones, scroll down.

Close-Out - Pointe Shoes!
****Bloch BPS Pointe Shoes. In-Stock Only - they are no longer being made.
Retail: $64.00  -  Close-Out: $20.00/pr.

A few of each maker left - "M", "Spade", and "Triangle". These shoes are great for balancing and turning.  
A few sizes left, between 3XX and 6.5XXX.  Call for size and maker availability.

****Prima Soft Prima Russe:
Retail: $70.00  -  Close-Out: $30.00/pr.
1 pair size 37.5 XX, Flex Shank   //   1 pair size 37.5 XX, Regular Shank

Close-Out - Ballet Shoes!
Grishko Ultimates (Model 4) - Canvas only.  Reg. Retail is $24.00
CLOSE-OUT at 50% off - $12.00
In-Stock Sizes Only.  White, Black and Pink.  We will be replacing this particular model with the "Pro" version in the fall.
Need more details? See the Ballet Shoes page at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_balletsh.html

Close-Out - Tights!
Danskin #65 GIRLS 100% nylon seamed, footed tights.  Reg. retail is $18.  
CLOSE-OUT at 50% off - $9.00
Ballet Pink (peachy):
SC(4-6) - 9 prs.   //   LC (12-14) - 2 prs.
Theatrical Pink (pale pink):
SC (4-6) - 3 prs.   //   Interm (6X-7) - 6 prs.   //   MC (8-10) - 9 prs.   //   LC (12-14) - 8 prs.

Danskin #69 WOMENS seamless footed tights.  Reg. Retail is $10.50
CLOSE-OUT at 50% off - $5.25
Black:   Size A - 2 prs.   //   Size C - 2 prs.
Ballet Pink (peachy color):   Size B - 1 pr.
Tan:  
Size B - 1 prs.   //   Size C - 2 prs.   //   Size D - 2 prs.
Theatre Pink (pale pink):   Size D - 2prs.

Close-Out - Womens/Girls Leotards!
****M. Stevens #3041 short-sleeve cotton/Lycra leotards, adult sizes - Lt. Blue and Lt. Pink - AD Small and Medium only  
Retail: $25.00  -  Close-Out at 1/2 off: $13.00

****Mirella #207L princess-seamed camisole leotard, 
Adult sizes Orchid only, AD Petite only
Retail: $31.00  -  Close-Out at 1/2 off: $16.00

****MIrella #515C princess -seamed,
cap-sleeve leotards, Child sizes - Garnet (red) - CH Medium and Large only
Retail: $20.00  -  Close-Out
at 1/2 off: $10.00

****Mirella #102L 3/4-sleeve leotards, A
dult sizes - Black only
Retail: $32.00  -  Close-Out
at 1/2 off: $16.00

****Mirella #202L pinch-front camisole, A
dult sizes - Black and Royal Blue only
Retail: $31.00  -  Close-Out
at 1/2 off: $16.00


Gear Up for Fall Dance Class!
NEARLY ALL Dancewear and Dance Accessories Are On-Sale - 10% Off!
Dancewear Close-Outs (above) are Excluded  --  All Other Items Listed Below at Other Sale Prices or Discounts are Excluded.
For a complete listing of all Dancewear items, see the Dancewear Section at http://www.tutu.com/dancewear.html
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering

ALL normally-stocked Ballet Shoes - Bloch & Sansha - Adult & Child sizes - Take an extra 10% off!

ALL
normally-stocked Leotards - M. Stevens, Gaynor Minden, Mirella, Danskin - take an extra 10% off!

ALL normally-stocked Tights - M. Stevens, Gaynor Minden, Danskin - take an extra 10% off!

Danskin #71 Seamed Mesh Tights!  Available in Ballet Pink (peachy color), Theatrical Pink (pale pink color) and Black.  Suggested Reg. Retail is $24.  Our discounted price is $19.20.  Take an extra 10%

ALL IN-STOCK Pointe Shoes - take an extra 10% off!
Sale Price Does NOT Include Special-Order or Back-Ordered (Out-of-Stock Pointe shoes)

Bloch's NEWEST Dance Belts!  Both are comfortably padded, both are thong-seat.
Virtually every male dancer who calls us for a dance belt has the same complaint.  They are just not comfortable.  Bloch has tried to address this issue with their new dance belts. You be the judge!  Let us know if they are really more comfortable or not.

Reg. Retail is $21.00 - Our Everyday Price is $16.80 - 10% off this month!

#BLB3124 (on the left) has a seamless front support, a thong-seat, and is a slightly darker nude. Available in adult sizes S/M and L/XL, nude only.

#BLB3914
(on the right) has a single front-support seam, a thong-seat, and is a light-nude. Available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, nude only.


  
Tutu.Com's Tendu-Ribnz !  Made of wide pointe-shoe ribbon and wide elastic. The ribbons are sewn to the elastic, which wraps around the ankle for added support. Great for tired legs and feet during those long rehearsals, and great for anyone coming back from an injury!  
Item# TC703 - Reg. Retail $5.50.  OUR PRICE $4.40/pair, or $46.20/dozen.
Take an Extra 10% off!!


Prima Soft's Stretchy Extension-Ribbon is IN STOCK!  Pink 3/4-inch wide stretchy ribbon. Very Comfortable!
Item# PRSR703 - Reg. Retail $5.  OUR PRICE $4.00.  Take an EXTRA 10% OFF this item this month.
   

Tutu.Com's 6-inch wide Elasto-Back Support Belts, and 2-inch wide Tummy-Reminder Belts.  

These are the belts that everyone is talking about! Comfortable and supportive, they also look great on!
Item# TC101 - Elasto-Back Support Belt (6-inch wide)
Available in Black OR (NEW!) White. Available in Adult waist-sizes P, S, M, L, X.
Reg. Retail is $22.  Our discounted Price is $16.50.  Take an extra 10% off this month. 
Item# TC102 - Tummy-Reminder Belt (2-inch wide)
Available in Red, Navy, Black or White.  Available in Adult and Child waist-sizes.
Reg. Retail is $ 7.00.  Our discounted Price is $4.00.  Take an extra 10% off this month. 
6 inch support belt 4 inch belt

Backstage beauty Box Bunheads' Fabulous Backstage Beauty Box.  In Stock!  
Item# BH605 - Reg. Retail is $58.00.  Our EveryDay Price is $46.40 - t
ake an extra 10% off this month.
This box has it all - A complete collection of high-quality cosmetics for the stage dancer, hand-picked by professional dancers. Includes 5 palettes for your eyes, 4 blushes (with a contour color), 4 lipsticks, an eye pencil, a lip pencil, 6 premium-quality brushes, and a pair of Bunheads' heavyweight Performance Eyelashes, all held in a black train-case with mirror inside the lid. And note, Bunheads has assured us that each item can be re-ordered should you use it up - just give us a call if that happens. Yet another great gift for your favorite dancer!

More from Bunheads ---
Earrings, Mini-Tiaras, and Fabulous Rhinestone Hairpins ON SALE This month.
Our Regular Prices are already discounted, but take an extra 10% off all Bunheads products this month!  
To see them all, check out our Dance Accessories Pages at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_accy.html .


Appliques and Trims On Sale This Month
This month, we are offering 10% off ALL Appliques and Trims!!
All Items Listed Below at Other Sale Prices or Discounts are Excluded.
We have many more appliques online - see our Appliques Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_appliques.html  with dimensions and larger views (Sorry, the new 'Trims' page is 'almost but not quite' finished)
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering
Here are just a few examples of what we have:
Please Note: Most of these appliques are new and not yet on our website.

White beaded Applique
#FF3721-CRIPL Reg. Retail is $18.  10% off - $16.20
Can easily be dyed many colors.  We will dye them for you for $2 per applique.  

White Crystal Applique 
#V105-CRIPL Reg. Retail is $24.00.  10% off - $21.60
This one can also be easily dyed.  It also comes in black!  This is a really large applique.  So large, that various shapes can be cut apart and used in different configurations on both the plate and bodice.  A very versatile applique!  Dyes beautifully!  We used 3 of them to make a gorgeous Lilac Fairy recently.  Two were used "as is" and one was cut apart and used partly for the bodice and partly on the plate (with the other two)  We also used FF3721-CRIPL (above) as center front on the plate.  It was a very quick and easy plate to make!

Crystal Applique
#FF6050-SLCR Reg. Retail is $25  10% off this month - $22.50!
Lots of crystal rhinestones on this one.  Great for decorating tutu plates, bodices and mens tunics.  Really gorgeous!

Red Leaf Applique
#FF1020-RD - Red Reg. Retail is $7.50/pr.  10% off this month - $6.75!    
These will only be available for a limited time!  They are great for firebird tutus, Spanish tutus and can also be used as the base for a headpiece.

Below, are our NEWEST Appliques!  
These are not on the website yet !

Sale Applique
#V218-WHCR - Reg. Retail is $9.50.  Special Price! - only $5.00ea, while quantities last!
This applique dyes beautifully, and has rhinestones fown the center front.


NEW!! #V336-CRSL  Reg. Retail $60.  Take 10% off this month - $54!
This is a beautiful applique.  It can be used "as is" or cut into smaller pieces.  All crystal rhinestones and silver beading.


New!!  #FF1129-GD (Gold) and #FF1129-SL (Silver).  
Reg. Retail is $8.50.  Take 10% off this month - $7.65!

Beautiful motif!


New!!  #FF142-GDPL (Gold) and #FF142-SLPL (Silver).  
Reg. Retail is $15.00.  Take 10% off this month - $13.50!

These beautiful beaded appliques are  approximately 7" x 6".  The photos simply do not do these appliques justice!


New!!  #J06-246-SLCR.  Reg. Retail is $8.50.  Take 10% off this month - $7.65!
Crystals and beads.  This applique makes a great side-of-the-bun headpiece!  

 
New!! #FF107-SLCR.  Reg. Retail is $27.00/pr.  Take 10% off this month - $24.30/pr.!
Crystals and beads.  This applique can be easily cut apart and used in various shapes.  It also makes a lovely border around a tutu plate when several are used next to each other.  Each piece is approximatley 8 inches long.   Also nice when used on either side of a bodice inset.

Trim
New!! #EMB 00020-GD.  Gold Embroidered Lace.  Reg. Retail is $4.00/yd.  Take 10% off!

Trim
New!! #EMB00089-GD.  Light gold trim.  Reg. Retail is $3.00/yd.  Take 10% off!

trim
New!! #EMB00000.  Brass-Gold Trim.  Reg. Retail is $5.00/yd.

Special Price! - only $2.00/yd, while quantities last!


     
#GLT-001 Beaded burgundy and gold ribbon trim.  
Reg. Retail - $15/yard.  Take an EXTRA 10% off - $13.50/yd!
This itrim is great for cuffs on mens costumes, Arabian-style costumes, skirt trim for peasant-style dresses, and much more.  We recently used it on the outer edge of the top row of a bell tutu!

FF 3639 Trim
#FF3639-CRIPL.  Reg. Retail is $22 per yard.  10% off this month - $20.70!
This trim can be used "as is" or cut into small motifs and used in many different ways.
 
     White trim    
#VT01-035-SLCR  Reg. Retail is $18.00 per yard.  10% off this month- $16.20!
This very versatile trim can be cut apart and used as separate pieces, or used as a strand. Easily dyed.

Crystal Trim
#6155-SLCR  Reg. Retail is $19.00 per yard.  10% off this month - $17.10!
This elegant trim can be cut apart and used in many different ways -- use the pieces to decorate the front of a bodice,  glue to bobby pins or hair clips for an easy decoration for the hair, etc. Easily dyed.

Trim
#FF07-PLSL  Reg. Retail is $24 per yard.  10% off this month - $21.60!
This beautiful trim can also be cut apart or used "as is." Easily dyed.

Fan style white trim
#V36-CRIPL  Reg. Retail is $23 per yard.  10% off this month - $20.70!
This trim can be easily cut apart and used as appliques.  Dye the appliques in different shades of red, orange, fuchsia and yellow and they make great "feathery shapes" for Firebird decorations.  Also great trim for Spanish costumes!

The above 4 trims can be dyed!  Here are some samples of pieces of these trims dyed.  

dyed trims
Add $5 per color per yard to trim price for dyeing.


Great Performance Extras!

Gorgeous Manufactured Tiaras!  Take an extra 10% OFF!  
Several styles to choose from, in-stock and ready to ship.
See the Mfg'd Tiaras Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_tiaras.html for a complete listing
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering
Our 3 Newest Tiaras !
tiara #14167 #14167 -  $59.  Arabia Bride's Crown. This tiara is 3.75-inches tall.  It is plated in Sterling Silver and the crown band is adjustable, up to 7.75-inches.  Fit for a princess!
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!

 



tiara #13118#13118 -  $56.   Burst Tiara. 2 3/4-inches high, this tiara is plated in Sterling  Silver.  It has a comb on each side and fits all ages.  Very Elegant!
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!



tiara #13624
#13624 -  $24.  Twisted-Wire Crown. Sits on top of the head (rather than around). 1-1/2 inches high, plated in Sterling Silver. The band is 4-5/8 inches in dioameter
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!


Special this month!  A $10.50 value!  
#12316 - Velvet Tiara Bags - 10% off - $8.40    A tiara is one of those finishing touches that can really make a performance special.  Make sure that your tiaras are taken care of with one of our beautiful tiara bags.  These roomy bags are made of a lovely, soft velvet exterior, satin interior, and a metallic silver pull string.




Beautiful Spanish & Arabian Fans - all at 10% Off!
Several styles and colors to choose from, in-stock and ready to ship.
See the Spanish Fans Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_fans.html for a complete listing.
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering
This Month's Featured Styles include:
#F350 -  $30.  This stunning red fan is edge-trimmed with black lace and a 2nd row of lace thru the center. Approx 9-in by 18-in. One of our favorites!
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!


#F4501 -  $26.  Black lace with gold over gold-trimmed fabric that makes the lace show beautifully. This fan is available in Red, White, Pink, Turquoise, and Fuschia. Approx 9-in by 18-in
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!


#F145 -  $48.  This absolutely gorgeous Pericon is made of black elder wood and red with black polka-dots fabric. 'Extra-Large', approx 12-in x 24-in.
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!



#SS117 -  $10.  'Just-the-Spokes' for creating your own design, with instructions. Available in Black, Ivory, or White. Plastic, approx 9-in x 18-in.
This month only - Take an extra 10% off!


Bloch Rehearsal TutuComing Soon! Bloch Rehearsal Tutus.  
Black or white pull on tutus made from stiff net and built on a panty.  $50.  
Pre-order now and get 10% off - $45!
 
Order Early!  These will sell out.
These have STILL not come in.....We have been promised that they would arrive on several dates now, but they still have not.  Hopefully, they will get here soon!
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering




All Books and Patterns - take an extra 10% off!
Featuring everything you need, from making a Classical Tutu, to fitting your Pointe Shoes, to creating your own patterns!
For a complete listing see the Books & Patterns Section at http://www.tutu.com/books_patterns.html
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering
This Month's Featured Examples include:

Finishing touches"Finishing Touches: The Art of Embellishment", by Claudia R. Folts
Design Theory and Practical Applications for Ballet

Full of lots of full color photos and great ideas for headpieces, tutu decorations, wings, sleeves, etc.
Item# BKCF801 - Reg. retail is $55.00 - This month, 10% off!


Make Patterns "How to Make Sewing Patterns, Rev.Ed.", by Donald H. McCunn
A great beginning pattern making book!
Item# BKOT104 - Reg. retail is $24.95 - This month, 10% off!



How to dress dancers"How To Dress Dancers: Costuming Techniques for Dance", by Mary Kent Harrison
Full of great ideas!
Item# BKOT109 - Reg. retail is $16.95 - This month, 10% off!




Ballet crafts"The Dancer's Book of Ballet Crafts: Dancewear, Accessories, and Keepsakes", by  Christina Haskin
This book is filled with over 35 great projects!  
Item# BKOT110 - Reg. retail is $19.95 - This month, 10% off!



 Fabric Specials!
All Fabrics are 10% off this month!  Nets, tulles, silk chiffons, powernet, coutil ...
ALL FABRICS!!
For a complete listing see the Fabrics Section at http://www.tutu.com/fabric.html
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering

fabrics


More Sales - Notions!
All Notions are 10% off this month! Boning, Rolled Goods, Fasteners, Tools, Trims, Specialty Items...
ALL NOTIONS!!

For a complete listing see the Notions Section at http://www.tutu.com/notions.html
and the Costumer's Specialty Section at  http://www.tutu.com/notionscostmr.html
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering

buttonhole elasticNew! Buttonhole Elastic!  Regular Retail is $1.20 per yard, or $80.00 per 100-yard roll..  ON SALE this month for 10% off!

This elastic is domestically made and MUCH less expensive than the imported English stuff we used to have. Right now, while the Dollar is weak it is just too expensive to import elastic. The domestic elastic is not a plush like the imported was, but we have found that it works much better for our purposes (making rehearsal and other tutus adjustible).  It is also great for use in many other costumes to make them more adjustible for different dancers.  We have used it in pants for men, waistlines of Poet's Shirts, Romantic tutus, etc.

New! Invisible Elastic!
 This is the same elastic used on pointe shoes... but we've found it works great for bodice straps!  
It's plenty strong, and it disappears!  7/8-inch wide, Light Nude. Available by the:
20-inch long piece - $3.20  //  per yard (minimum 1 yard, by the yard) - $4.50  //  22-yard bolt (20mtr) - $48.00
Take 10% off this month!

Our NEWEST Buckram Headpiece Form - The Pillbox Hat - 10% off.
Pillbox hat  Regular price is $10.50.  These hat forms are great for lots of contemporary and jazz pieces.  Spray paint them, add some trim and you have a very cute headpiece.   


Princess style  Crescent style  teardrop style
ALSO AVAILABLE!
Princess-style, crescents, t
ear-drops, and rounds.
 Reg. retail is $7.50.  10% off!

Nuts photo
Help for Last Minute (and future!)
Costuming Projects
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code AUG08  When Ordering


Pre-order your Fall/Nutcracker/Performance Costumes NOW
at Great Savings!
Order Now through August 31st for the following savings:

1 to 9 costumes - take 10% off the total
10 - 15 costumes - take 15% off the total
16 costumes or more - take 20% off the total

Now is the time to place those Fall Performance Orders and Save!
Includes all costumes - Classical Tutus, Men's Tunics, Empire Dresses, ruffled Spanish Dresses, 
reversible Romantic Tutus, the NEW adjustable-hipline Tutus, etc.

NEW! Adjustable-Hipline Classical Tutus!
Our newest design - these tutus are made with an adjustable hipline so that they will fit various sized-dancers.  They can be worn with leotards OR long-line bodices.  Reg. Retail is $125 (net only) to $150 (net mixed with added sparkle tulles).  Leotards and decorations are separate.  These tutus are made with a double hand-pleated top layer at no extra charge.  
Special Introductory offer - 10% off!

Adjustible hip tutu  Adj hip tutu
On left: Adjustable-hip Tutu in Orchid English-net mixed with Paris Pink w/Gold Sparkle Tulle, M. Stevens #1038 leotard
with #7026 Applique and Czech A.B. Crystal Pear-shaped rhinestones.

On right: adjustable-hip Bluebird Tutu, decorated with royal and turquoise hackle pads, with M. Stevens #1038 leotard.

longline boned basqueNew!  Long-Line Boned Basques.  
These basques have 8 pieces and are very versatile.  They can be used for Romantic tutus, Classical tutus, Peasant-style corseted costumes, etc.  They start 3-inches above the waist, making it easier to fit a bodice on girls with different-length body types, but similar measurements.  For a Romantic tutu, the tulle can be attached directly to the basque, starting at the waist or up to 3-inches below the waist.  The bones help remind the dancers to keep their ballet posture.  
If you are planning to order tutus from us this month, and want to add this option to your order, you can!  
This month, Special Introductory Price
to add an 8 piece boned basque to your Classical or Romantic tutu order is $25.  

Regular price for this option will be $40 after this month!

Special introductory Sale!  
For now, we are offering these basques as one of our "Unfinished" options.
(Scroll down for more information on unfinished bodices)  
Each unfinished 8-piece basque is $30, and comes with bones, elastic, hooks and eyes and instructions for fitting, finishing and using with various costumes.

Available in Extra-Petite, Petite, Small, Medium and Large Adult sizes.  
Watch for patterns!  Coming Soon!

Unfinished Bodices!
Many of you have asked us for these in the past, so we thought we would offer them to everyone this year.
This is how it works:  You send us measurements, or specify a standard size.  We cut out the bodice and lining and sew it together, but we do not do the finish work -- adding bones, bias tape or cording, hooks and eyes.  
 
Shown: 10 piece unfinished bodice.

We send you the unfinished bodice with the materials needed to finish it  (rigelene or bones and bone casing, cording or bias tape, hook and eye tape or individual hooks and eyes), AND full instructions with pictures.  You then fit the dancer and make any changes to the seams, then finish the bodice.  The point is, you get to fit the bodice BEFORE it is finished, ensuring a perfect fit.

You also do not have to make or alter a pattern, do the cutting or sew it together.  This saves you both time and money - these unfinished bodices cost 1/2 what our finished bodices cost.  For example. a 6 or 8 piece bodice runs $100 finished.  The unfinished version is only $50.  A 10-piece bodice finished, runs $125.  Unfinished, $65.  A 12 or 16 piece bodice finished runs $150 to $175.  Unfinished, would be $75 - $87.50.  Be sure to order early and allow at least 4 weeks right now.

hand pleated tutu layerDouble Hand-Pleated Tutu Layers!

Want that ultra-professional look for the top layer of your new tutu?  A bit over-budget?  Too busy to do it all yourself?  Let us help.

Regular price to add Double-Hand-Pleated layers to any tutu is $25 per layer.  Price includes the net.  Add $10 more if you want us to add sparkle or glimmer tulle to the net.

This Month - 10% off!

This technique adds so much to the tutu - it gives the tutu a flat, clean, professional look that simply cannot be beat!  Have us add a double hand-pleated layer to the top of a rehearsal tutu - It is a great way to make your rehearsal tutu "performance-ready," without spending alot of money.  
Call us at 1.877.888.8266 for more details or to place your order!

Empire Line Dresses and our Pattern!
Made from one or two layers of full or half circles of  silk georgette, our Empire Line dresses flow beautifully. Undecorated, they start at $150 for one layer full circle OR two-layer half circles and $200 for two layer full circles.  Available in solid colors or multi colors.  Multi color fabrics available in limited amounts.  Call for availability.
 Take 10% off this month.
Empire 
Modeled by Patterson Floberg of NC Dance Theatre's Pre-Professional Training Program, this is a 2 layer, full circle dress of 8mm silk georgette.  The under layer is french blue.  The top layer is French Blue, Fuchsia, Lime and Navy.  The bodice is two layers of silk on top of heavy lame' in Bright Green.

Prefer to make it yourself?  You can, with our Empire-Line Dress Pattern.  10% off this month!
Item# PTCF615 - Reg Price $40.00, w/instructions, OR $25.00 w/o instrucitons
Available In Adult and Child sizes
See the Dress & Skirt Patterns page at http://www.tutu.com/bks_ptrnsdress.html for complete sizing details.

Peasant

Peasant Bodices
Cost is $200 if we make it in velvet (shown at right with a pale blue Bell Tutu on Katie Gibbons, Apprentice with NC Dance Theatre),  OR you can make it yourself with our Peasant Bodice pattern.  
10% off this month on both the pattern and custom-made Peasant Bodices.
The pattern is Item# PTCF107 - Reg Price $25.00, w/instructions, OR $15.00 w/o instrucitons
See the Bodice Patterns page at http://www.tutu.com/bks_ptrnsbodice.html
for pattern sizing and price details




Featured Costume(s) of the Month!

This month, we would like to salute the work of two of our clients -  Laura Wiese and Tess Heet.  

Laura has been a customer of ours for a while now.  Although we have never met, we feel like we have known her forever.  She is always fun to talk to on the phone - creative, and very excited about the projects she is working on.  Below, is an email we recently received from Laura, and some photos of her work.

Tess Heet has also been a client for many years.  She is the costume designer for the Fort Wayne Ballet in Indiana.  Tess recently branched out into set design as well.  Her designs are amazing.  Tess works tirelessly for Fort Wayne Ballet and has produced gorgeous costumes for them for many years.

From Laura:

Claudia,

I just received your latest newsletter, and darn it all if you havent whet my appetite to make another tutu!  Just when I found the time to sew clothes for myself

This past Spring I made a Sugarplum and a white romantic for my daughter.  You suggested the cerise for the Sugarplum, and I just absolutely love that color choice.  It is mouthwatering and quite striking in real life.  The SP bodice is your 12-piece Russian and the romantic bodice is from your 10-piece pattern.  I have never used that 10-piece before, and I really love it!  Another first for me was the hand wired tiara made from your kit.  What a fun and satisfying project that was.  I was skeptical about how that would come out, but the end result is stunning.

I have attached a couple pictures of the tutus... Admittedly, it is more tarted up than your typical Giselle/Sylphide romantic, but I am allowed to take creative liberties when it is my design for my daughter. ;)  The rhinestones are crystal AB without the silver foil back, which gave it a more subtle sparkle.

I hope you enjoy them, and thanks again for your inspiration!

laura Weise   Laura Weise 2

And, from Tess at Fort Wayne Ballet:

Hi Claudia,

Hope everything is well with you. I am attaching a couple of photos from our Giselle just for your enjoyment and for keeping in touch.  I had a lot of fun with it as I was able to do costumes and scenery both this year. I had forgotten how tiring it is to paint backdrops

Tess

Fort Wayne Ballet

 Tess Heet 2    Tess Tess heet 3

Send us your photos!  Each month, we will be highlighting a "Featured Costume of the Month".  The costume featured will come from YOU!  Email us photos of  costumes you have made using our patterns, fabrics, appliques, etc., with a note detailing which patterns were used and any other interesting information about the costume.  Please send your name, locations, name of model, etc.to us at tutuclub@aol.com.  We will archive all photos and will feature one of you each month.  If we feature your photo, we will give you an extra 10% discount on your next order - and you CAN use this discount with other discounts!.  Those of you who have sent photos in the past and would like them to be considered, please re-submit them to us at tutuclub@aol.com along with the above information.  Write "Newsletter Costume of the Month" in the subject line.


2008 & 2009 Costuming Seminars
The 2008 Seminar Sessions have concluded, and we are already working toward setting the 2009 Schedule of Classes and Locations (we're just a little hampered by trying to second-guess the future state of the economy - airline, hotel, gasoline, and shipping prices all play an important part in our decisions, and we don't have access to a reliable crystal ball - yet). 
If you've signed up for our Seminars Mailing List, we'll email you as soon as we have the details ironed out. Otherwise, just watch this newsletter and the website - we'll post all the details as soon as they're available, in the Seminars Section at http://www.tutu.com/seminars.html

seminar
If you would like to sponsor a seminar in your hometown, check out the
'Custom - If We Come To You' seminar information on the website and call or email us for more details.
See the Custom Seminars page at http://www.tutu.com/seminars_custom.html
-OR- you can call us at 1.877.888.8266 (US/Canada) or at +1.704.542.2433. 

Tutu Rentals!
Why buy or build a new Tutu, if you really only need to use it one night (or 5)?
So many of you have asked, and so-o-o ....

Yes! We do rent tutus! - both individual tutus for Solo work AND entire Corps de Ballets!
And, no they aren't listed on the web-site yet.
And YES, we DO have a very wide variety of roles available - and we are adding to our rental inventory everyday!
And YES, we do have Accessories, like tiaras, wings, fans, faerie-wands, etc. available!
(Accessories are available only as part of a tutu/costume rental).
Rental is by-the-day or by-the-week.
If  you are interested in renting a tutu, call or email us for additional details, pricing, and a contract.

Note: A damage-deposit is required for the full replacement-value of the rented costume and any accessories.
The damage-deposit will be refunded when the rented items are received by us in good condition, less a minimal cleaning fee.
Any damages, excessive cleaning, loss, etc, will be deducted from your deposit. Full information is detailed in our contract.

Here are just a few of our rental tutus:


 Le Corsaire tutuMetallic gold tutu
green half and half tutu
We are adding to our rental inventory every day.  And, if we do not have what you need, we are happy to build it for you at no extra charge, provided you give us enough time to do so.  Allow 6-8 weeks if we have to build your rental costumes!

We also offer a "Decorate Your Own" Rental Option:  
A plain white, pink or black tutu with a net plate and net bodice overlay.  YOU put your own decorations on the net plate and overlay, then hand-tack the whole thing to the tutu and bodice.  When you are done, take the whole plate and overlay off, keep it, and send the undecorated, rental tutu back to us!  This option is a less expensive option than renting one of our fully decorated tutus -- about 1/2 as much!  It also allows you to personalize the costume to fit the needs of your show perfectly.  Plus, isn't the decorating the most fun?

Tutu.Com Company News ....

Calling all Former TutuSchool Graduates!  
Join the 
Yahoo group called "TutuSchool," open to anyone who has ever come to one of our seminars.  Ann-Margaret Holden, of Richmond Ballet's Costume Shop started the group and many former TutuSchool attendees have already joined.  There is already lots of great information being shared on this group.  Please email Claudia if you are interested in joining  (AND you have been to TutuSchool in the past!) and she will forward you the information.

"The Classical Tutu Book" is being revised!  
Sorry, but Claudia is running late with the re-writes......there are just not enough hours in the day.  Look for this book around Christmas.....This will be the 3rd time we have done this, and will be the most extensive revision we've ever performed. The revision will include full color photos of the tutu-making process, new and expanded directions, and lots(!) of new information. Claudia has spent the last two years figuring out many other ways to make tutus (she's now up to 9 different ways to make a professional-quality tutu!), and she will be adding much of this information to the new book.

Pricing, additional details, and discounts for past purchasers will be announced as we get closer to publishing. If you are interested in being on the Pre-Order Waiting List,  please email or call us, or place an order for Item# BKCF101-NEW (you won't be charged for your order - we'll notify you when we're ready to ship).

That's it for this month.  We hope what we have to offer is of help to you.  Please do not hesitate to call us with suggestions as to items you would like to see highlighted in our monthly newsletters.  We hope your performances and Summer Intensives are all faboulous, and we wish you all the best for the summer!
Claudia, Savanah, Alexis, Marie, Jessie, Christine and Carly the "Shop Dog"
 (oh, yeah ... Zelda, too - and NO, that's NOT her picture ! :)
Carly

Remember!
To Get These Prices ....
When Ordering, Please Be Sure to Specify:
Coupon-Code AUG08  -- OR --  "The Late Summer 2008 Newsletter Sale"
Sale Prices Good July 27th, 2008 through August 31st, 2008
BY THE WAY: Some of you are working w-a-a-a-y too hard!
If you're ordering online, by fax, or by mail and paying by credit-card, you DON'T have to figure out the Sale price for every item you order  Just put the Coupon Code somewhere on your order form - we'll find it and calculate the discount(s) for you. Besides, no charges are ever made to your credit card until we process your order for shipping.  If you are paying by Paypal, we suggest you just place your order without payment, as 'Send a Request for Funds' (be sure to include the Coupon Code!), and we'll process your order and send you a Paypal Invoice for the Order Total prior to shipping.  If you're mailing your order and paying by check or Money-Order, we suggest you contact us for an order total amount BEFORE sending your payment.

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