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March, 2010 Newsletter
Sales, Specials, Updates, & News!
(Effective Monday March 1st,  2010 - Sale Prices & Specials Expire Wednesday March 31st, 2010)
To Take Advantage of These Sale Prices and Special Offers ...
You MUST Specify  
Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10  When Ordering

Costumers, Dancers, Parents...
This Newsletter has something for everyone.  Scroll Down to find great sales and specials!

Feels like "The Never-Ending Winter Story" ...
For many of us, it's dreary and cold outside.  The air seems to constantly hold the promise (or threat) of snow, freezing rain, and sleet.  It is the perfect time to settle in and work on costumes for spring shows.

By popular demand, we have included a small section on trims this month. Although still not posted to our website yet, you can see many of our trims right here!

Scroll down to find some great deals on costumes and costume accessories, notions and specialty costuming items, fabrics, rhinestones and extras, dancewear and dancewear close-outs!  This month's Dancewear Close-Outs offer many really great buys.  Take a minute and look through the list of leotards, etc., some for as little as $9 or $10!

The emphasis is on serious savings!

We're sure you'll find just what you need in these Newsletter Specials to help you "Get the Job Done".

And, finally, we want to welcome Betsy Blackmore to the sweatshop!  As many of you know, Betsy ran NCDT's costume shop for many years. She is a master costumer and a fabulous human being, who really understands dancers. Betsy is a nurturing, loving person, who also knows how to get things done. She really brings out the best in everyone with whom she comes in contact, and we are so happy to have her here at Tutu.Com.  Watch for some exciting, new costume ideas and some really fun sweatshop experiences.  
Welcome, Betsy!

By The Way, you can now find us on Facebook and Twitter! See "Company News" below for more info!
Happy Costuming and Dancing, and stay warm!
Claudia, Alexis, Savanah, Jessi, Christine, Sarah, Zelda (of course!), Melissa, Xavier, Brenda,
Whitney, and Betsy - our newest "Sweatshop Girl"!
plus Carly our "Shop Dog" and Jake our resident Feline-In-Charge

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 in the space provided 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.


Sorry, Unless Otherwise Stated, Newsletter Discounts and Sale Prices Cannot Be Combined With Other Discounts or Special-Offers ("Facebook Fan", "Twitter Follower", etc.)
 

Tutu.Com's Professional Rehearsal Tutus
The Rehearsal Tutu being worn by dancers everywhere - from NYC Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, to the best training programs in the USA!  The official rehearsal tutu of NC Dance Theatre.  Many dancers add a longline bodice and wear these beautiful tutus for performance, as well.  This year, you will see many YAGP participants wearing these tutus.  Made with excellent quality net, these tutus have 9 - 10 layers (depends on size - XS, XXS and children's sizes have less layers than SA, MA, and LA, which have 10).  With or without a hoop added, these tutus are made to last!
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All Rehearsal Tutus, both In Stock and those that have to be made to order are ON SALE for 10% off!  White, Black, Light Pink and Ivory only.

Rehearsal Tutus with double-hand-pleated top-layer
Gun-tacked, with a Double-Hand-Pleated top row.  The double-hand-pleating adds an extra yard to yard and a half of net to the top layer, making the tutu stronger as well as prettier than a machine ruffled or hand-gathered tutu.  
With Hoop: Reg. Price $200.   10% off! ON SALE for $180.
(Pictured at left, with a Mondor bodice leotard.  Mondor is sold separately)
Without Hoop: Reg. Price $185.   10% off! ON SALE for $176.50.

This rehearsal tutu is the official rehearsal tutu for the North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance and is presently being worn by many dancers in American Ballet Theatre and NYCB!


Professional Rehearsal Tutus without double-hand-pleated top-layer  
Reg. price $175 (with hoop), $160 (without hoop).  
Sale Prices are $157.50 (with hoop) and $144 (w/o hoop).
These tutus look like the photo shown except they have a machine-ruffled top layer, rather than the double-hand-pleating. Same colors as listed above.

R.A.D. Solo Seal Exam Students - call us about the Black Rehearsal Tutu you need for the exam!  
Our rehearsal tutus are perfect for your exam!  ON SALE  - 10% off!

All Professional Rehearsal Tutus come with a powernet basque and panty, and are gun-tacked. Can be hand-tacked  for extra charge of $125. Available in white, black, light pink and ivory. Other colors available, but will include an extra $15 dye charge. Heavy Jumbo Spandex can be substituted for the powernet basque for an additional charge of $20.

Although intended for rehearsals and pas de deux classes, these tutus also work quite well for performances when a longline bodice is added.

New!  Tutu.Com's Economy Rehearsal Tutu!
Available soon - Now taking pre-orders.
Child sizes through XXSA - $75

Adult XSA, SA, MA, LA - $85
Special Introductory Offer - Pre-order now -- Buy one, get a second one for 30% off!
Available in both Children and Adult sizes.
Child  8, 10, 12 and 14
Adult XXS, XS, SA, MA, LA
All children's sizes and the XXSA have 6 layers-- 5 layers of net and a top layer of tulle
Adult XS, SA, MA and LA have 8 layers -- 7 layers of net and a top layer of tulle
Built on a powernet panty, just like our professional rehearsal tutus.  Instead of a basque, these tutus have a sturdy 2-inch elastic which stretches and  adjusts to fit.  They are based on stretch sizing - no hook and eye closures to adjust sizing and the panty is finished like a leotard, with no extra seam allowances to allow for adjustment.

Add-Ons:
Hoop can be added for $15
Gun-Tacking - $25 or Hand-Tacking - $125
We are happy to send instructions for hand and/or gun tacking it yourself at no extra charge.
Available in white, ivory, lt. pink and black.
other colors available, but dye charge of $15 will apply.
Reversible Romantic Tutus Sale!
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These tutus can be made in any color combination.  $125 - $150.  
Special Sale this Month - buy 6 or more and pay $100 - $125, depending on length and types of tulles used.  
Call for more details.

Adjustable-Hipline Classical Tutus!

These tutus are made with an adjustable hipline so that they will fit various sized-dancers.  Great for young dancers who are still growing.  A professional look and a tutu that adjusts to several sizes - the perfect tutu!  They can be worn with leotards OR long-line bodices OR the new Mondor bodice leotards.  
Reg. Retail is $150 (net only) to $195 (net mixed with added sparkle tulles).
A hoop can be added for $15 more.
 Leotards and decorations are separate.  
These tutus are made with a double hand-pleated top layer at no extra charge.  

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Adjustable hipline tutu made with Paris Pink net.  

Sample Tutu Sale!!
Below, we have photos of various tutus - samples, manufactured, professional-quality, rentals and children's styles.  All are ON SALE at great discounts.  
Please BE SURE to Specify Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering

funky tutusTutus on the Wild Side!

Regular price for any of these "Wild Side" tutus would be $200.
All have double-hand-pleated top layers.
Only 1 left in stock!  

Adult Petite, with a piece of Golden Yellow (in the photo to the left)

  IN STOCK SAMPLE SALE priced at 50% off - $100!  

Your size not available?  We can make you one!  
Also ON SALE, Reg. price is $200.  SALE PRICE - $150




And Still More On-Sale Tutus ....

gold and fuschia tutu 
Classical Tutu with champagne net, mixed with light pink to deep pink to light garnet sparkle tulles.  Double-hand-pleated top layer.  Basque is made out of a gold metallic brocade.  A gorgeous tutu base on which to build a Sugar Plum, a Rose, etc.
Size - Adult Small  - Regular Price - $275.  Sale Price - $175.

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Sample Tutu by Christine for Tutu.Com
This tutu is made from royal blue Italian net, mixed with various shades of tulle.  The basque and bodice are a multi-colored metallic brocade.  Bodice has an "Apple" green bengaline center front. 
Every layer is double-hand-pleated!
 
Size Adult Petite - 24-inch waist, 31-inch high hip.  $400.  
Take 20% off - $320!

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Sample Tutu by Jessi for Tutu.Com

This tutu is made from ivory net.  The top layer has a row of black/metallic gold trim on the edge of the layer.  Tutu is hooped and tacked.  Bodice is a 10 piece design.  
Custom sized, Adult Small/Medium - 27-inch waist, 34-inch high hip.  $500.  Take 20% off - $400!

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Sample Tutu by Christine for Tutu.Com

This tutu is made from Ivory and teal net and tulle, mixed with gold metallic tulle.  The 12 piece bodice is hand-appliqued with a teal beaded lace.  Hooped and tacked.  
Adult Petite - 24-inch waist, 31-inch high hip.  $500.  
Take 20% off - $400!

Peach tutu
5-layer professional-quality Romantic Tutu with a basque, in Peach - Adult Petite
Regular Price - $140 each.  Sale Price - $100

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SPECIAL!!
4-layer prfessional-quality Romantic Tutus with a basque, in White - All are MA
Regular price - $130 each.  Sale Price - $100 each OR buy all 4 for $380 ($95 each).

If you prefer a thicker tutu, we are happy to add a 5th layer for an extra $25 each!

green and black tutu
1/2 & 1/2 Green and Black Sample Tutu

This tutu is very small - Adult Petite. It has a 12-piece bodice.  Hooped and gun-tacked.
$300.  Take 20% off  - $240!

tutu
Pull-on tutu in grape and royal sparkle tulle.  Cut longer in the back than the front.  Roll hemmed.
One size Adult.   Regular Price - $45.  Sale Price -- $25

We can "shade" tutus for you using various paints and dyes.
Here is a photo of a shaded tutu, with a long-line 12-piece Russian-style velvet bodice.  

Shading Charges start at $10.








Tutu.Com Staff Picks!

sweatshop girlsGreat Discounts To Help You Make Some Beautiful Costumes!

Each month, the "Sweatshop Girls" pick some of their favorite items to high-light for you!


Please BE SURE to Specify  
Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10
When Ordering


"Sweatshop Girls" Christine and Jessi, with several of our "My First Tutu" designs

Introducing the newest additions to our "My First Tutu" line:
"Cinderella and Friends"
These precious tutus will be on sale during NC Dance Theatre's production of  "Cinderella", at the new Knight Theatre!  Inspired by the colors in the fabulous designs of Christina Gianinni for Jean Pierre Bonnefous', "Cinderella", we have created a limited run of 25 individual designs to make any little girl smile.  For those of you who do not live in the Charlotte, NC area and cannot get to NCDT's production of "Cinderella," you can order any of the tutus by calling us at 877.888.8266.  We are happy to email you photos of the various designs - the 3 below are only the beginning!  
Special Newsletter Pricing - $35 each!  
Reg. Retail would be $45 - $60.
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and, from our regular
"My First Tutu!" Line,

Decorated Children's pull-on tutus!  
These gorgeous tutus retail for $40 - $60.  This month, they are
 On Sale for $25 (in stock) to $45 (specially made to your specifications!)

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This month - FREE Bun Tutu with every "My First Tutu" order!


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Men's Poet's Shirts
These shirts are made from a heavy crepe georgette.  In Stock in white, but available in many other colors.  Can be ordered with or without a collar.  2 sizes - S/M and L/XL.  
$75 w/o collar.  $85 w/collar.  On Sale this month - take 10% off!  





Tutu Plates!
Need a plate on which to decorate?  How about a decorated plate?   We can help!  
Undecorated Plates made out of net $5, add Sparkle Tulle - $15.
Fully Decorated Plates start at $200 and  up.
 
Custom Plates Pictured:  top left, a Snow Queen;  top right and below, 2 different Sugar Plum Fairies.
Top right Sugar Plum was done for Misa Kuranaga, 2006 IBC winner, and presently with Boston Ballet.
Bottom photo is of one of our rental tutus.

We also sell our Tutu Plate Patterns, by Claudia Folts (Item# PTCF230)
Package of 8 different Plate Designs with full instructions.
Regular Retail is $30.  ON SALE this month for 10% off.
More details on the Specialty Patterns page at http://www.tutu.com/bks_ptrnsother.html 


NEW!

vitrail ltGorgeous, Vitrail Light in 20ss flatback Swarovski Rhinestones!!  
This is the most beautiful color there is - pale orchidy-lavendery - just beautiful and great to use on lots of tutus!  Not yet available in Hot Fix, I'm afraid - you will need to glue these on with Gem Tac or E6000 or set them with tiffany settings, but they are stunning!

Reg. Retail -  $14.50 - 1/2 Gross  //  $22.50 - 1 Gross packs  //  $202.50 - 10 Gross packs
Take 10% off!

Also New!  Lt. Rose AB and Lt. Amethyst AB in 20ss Hot fix!  Gorgeous!
   $13.00 per 1/2-gross  // $20.50 per gross  // $181 - 10 Gross packs
These are Claudia's favorites.  (Well, these and Lt. Colorado Topaz!)
Take 10% off!

Gorgeous Spanish Fans!
See the Spanish Fans Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_fans.html for many more styles and colors!

fanItem# FAN-F302
Beautiful Black fan. Fabric and double-row of scalloped lace, with plastic mounting. Size: 9-1/2-in H X 18-in W
Regular Price:  $19.00

Special price! -
On Sale - 25% off!  $14.25!


fan  
Here is a great idea!
Add 12ss and 16ss Hot Fix Rhinestones in
Fire Opal and Lt. Siam to this fan!
Gorgeous - and it still closes and "flicks" open just fine!









Special Hint:  As I'm sure those of you who have ever used any plastic-spoke fan know, repeated "flicking" of the fan will cause a spoke to break.  It is always the same spoke.  There is a very simple fix for this that will also make the fan stronger.  Simply glue the broken spoke to the one next to it on the end.  It will not break again and it will be much stronger.  Works every time!

These days, many shoe companies are offering pointe shoes in different colors.  Unfortunately, the wait is usually quite long.  But, don't worry, Tutu.com has a better solution:
We Dye Pointe Shoes!
and our turn-around time is usually less than two weeks.
 red pt shoes green pt shoes blue pt shoes

 
We are happy to dye pointe shoes for you.  Cost is $25/pr.  Most any color is available.  You can either buy the shoes from us, or send us shoes you have bought elsewhere.  We use a dye specifically formulated for satin shoes.  For best results, send shoes that are new or have only been worn once or twice.  Old, very-used pointe shoes do not dye quite as well as new shoes do, and can end up with streaks and messy shading where dirty.


 Costumers - Looking for Something Special?
PLEASE NOTE!! If you are looking for something special and can't find it anywhere, call us!  
We actually have a LOT of  in-stock and on-shelf specialty items that aren't posted on the website.
AND, Claudia is happy to shop around for you (shopping is her favorite thing to do!), and we ARE smack-dab in the middle of the southeastern textile district, not to mention our years-long ties to the (often hidden and frequently 'secret') New York and Los Angeles districts (plus a few European contacts). It has often happened that a client calls and requests a certain type of fabric, trim, applique, or other costuming type item, then Claudia finds it (she is such a good shopper!), and we end up liking it so much that it gets put into stock.
Please do not ever be afraid to call and ask. That is what we are here for. If we can't find what you are looking for, we will let you know.


Special this month!!
Gorgeous Appliques -  ON SALE!
 We have many more appliques online - see our Appliques Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_appliques.html
with dimensions and larger views.  We also have an album of new appliques that are not yet on the website on the Tutu.Com Facebook page.  Check it out!
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10  When Ordering

trim
NEW! #45190 - Beautiful pair of flower appliques.  Reg. Retail n- $6.50/pr.
On Sale this month for 10% off - $5.85/pr.

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NEW! #44771 - Gorgeous, ivory, pale pink and metallic gold appliques.  Reg. Retail - $10.00/pr.
This month, take 10% off - $9.00/pr.

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FF4015A-BK
in Black and FF4015A-CRIPL in White.  Reg. price - $12 each.
On Sale this month - 10% off - $10.80 each

applique
RHN00920-CRY -
Reg. Retail - $7.00 each.
On Sale this month - 10% OFF - $6.30.  
Also makes a great headpiece and bun decoration!

GOLD JO6-211  SILVER JO6-211
J06-211-GDCR
in Gold and J06-211-GDCR in silver.  Reg. Retail - $12.80.
On Sale this month - 10% OFF - $11.52

flower applique
FF1903-CYMU
- Reg Retail - $9.30.
On Sale this month - 10% off - $8.37

round appliques
#5908L-GDGD, G
old on Gold  - AND - #5908L-GDPL, Gold with White Pearl.  Gorgeous appliques! Reg. Retail - $3.75 each  -- On Sale this month - 10% off - $3.38

applique
#FF597-SLCR
crystal.
Reg. Retail - $12.00 each.  10% off!
ON SALE for $10.80 each



#V335-CRGD (left) & V335-CRSL (right).  Reg. Retail is $42.50.  10% off!

On Sale for $38.25

Very popular for Sugar Plum Fairy and other parts.


#FF108-SLCR.  Reg. Retail is $30.  10% off!  On Sale for $27.00.  
Very elegant, beautiful crystal applique.  Beautiful for the Snow Queen!

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.  

 applique
#V105-CRIPL (white) -AND- V105-BKCO (black)
Reg. Retail is $24.00.  10% off - $21.60  

The White version is easily dyed.  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!  The White 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) 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 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.


#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.


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

Beautiful motif!


 #FF142-GDPL Gold OR #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!

Gold
 #J06-246-SLCR Silver OR #J06-246-GDCR Gold
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, as well as a tutu decoration!  

 
#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.


On Special This Month -- Trims!
Our trim section is growing daily, even though it is not yet up on the website.  We have others available, but not shown - 1 1/4-inch ruffled laces are in stock in white w/metallic gold, black, mint green, red, lt. blue, ivory and yellow.  We have some really gorgeous, special, close-out black lace We also have many types of ribbon in stock - satin, organza, and grosgrain in many colors.
Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10  When Ordering

Here are some of our favorites and some of our newest in-stock trims.

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These are just a few of the ruffled laces we have in stock.
Top - 1/2-inch ruffled lace, in Black (shown) or Ivory
Reg. Retail: $.70/yd  -  On Sale, 20% off - $.56/yard
2nd down - 1-1/4-inch ruffled lace, in Black (shown), or Lt.Blue, MintGreen, Red, Yellow
Reg Retail: $.60/yd
 -  On Sale, 20% off - $.48/yard
3rd down - 4-inch ruffled lace, in Black
Reg Retail: $1.00/yd  -  Special Sale! - Close-Out at 25% off - $.75/yard
Bottom - 1-1/4-inch ruffled lace, in White w/Metallic Gold trimming
Reg Retail: $0.75/yd  -  On Sale, 20% off - $.60/yard

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#5027/S-SL in Silver and #5027/S-GD in Gold.  $18.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $16.20/yd.

trim
#5026/S-GD, available in gold only.  $16.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $14.40/yd.

trim
#22753/R-YD, by the yard -OR- #22753/R-EA by the motif!  Reg. retail - $18.00/yd OR $5/motif.
Take 10% off this month - $16.20/yd. OR $4.50/motif.

trim
#3937-GDBK - Reg. retail - $8.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $7.20/yd.

trim
#4406 - Ivory/Gold - Reg. Retail - $5.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $4.50/yd.

trim
#5615-GD in Gold, #5615-SL in Silver, or #5615-GDSL in Gold and Silver.  Reg. Retail - $6.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $5.40/yd.

trim
#4565 - Pale pink blush.  Reg. retail - $8.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $7.20/yd.

trim
#44651-GDPU - Purple and gold, Close-Out.  Reg. retail - $10.00/yd.
Only 3 yards left!  CLOSE-OUT PRICE - $9.00/yd. or all 3 yards for $24.00
The picture does not do it justice - this is a really beautiful trim!

trim
#44770-BU-YD, per yard -OR- #44770-BU-EA, per motif!
Deep-red and black.  Reg. Retail - $18.00/yd. OR $6.00/motif.
Take 10% off this month - $16.20/yd. OR $5.40/motif.

trim
#76892-LVSL - Lavender and silver.  Reg. retail - $10.00/yd.
Take 10% off this month - $9.00/yd.

applique trim
Our NEWEST, most stunning, Trim! Available in Gold or Silver, by the yard or by the motif. This is a gorgeous, rhinestone trim with excellent-quality crystal rhinestones in either a gold or silver setting..  It can easily be cut into beautiful, 2" by 4" appliques.  9 ":appliques" per yard.  
#V337-GD-YD in Gold by the yard, #V337-GD-EA in Gold per applique
#V337-SL-YD in Silver by the yard, #V337-SL-EA in Silver per applique
$100 per yard OR $12 per each applique

Trim
New!! #EMB00020A-GD, Gold embroidered lace.  Reg. Retail is $4.00/yd.
Take 10% off!  -  Sale Price - $3.60/yd!

Trim
New!! #EMB00089-GD, Light gold trim.  Reg. Retail is $3.00/yd.
Take 10% off!  -  Sale Price - $2.70/yd!

Trim1
Item# GLT-002, Rhinestoned lace in Topaz and Smoked Topaz.  Perfect for Arabian, Raymonda, Le Corsaire, etc.   Reg. Retail  $15.00/yard.  On Sale for 20% off - $12.00/yard.

trim2
This trim is one of our faborites.  
Shown in Gold on Black (#T4048-GDBK) and Silver on White (#T4048-SLWH).
Also available in Gold on White (#T4048-GDWH) and Silver on Black (#T4048-SLBK).
Reg. Retail is $5.00/yd.  On Sale for 10% off - $4.50/yard.

Scroll down to see the black & gold trim on one of our rental tutus!


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This trim comes in ivory, lavender and pink.  Lavender is currently out of stock, but on order - ivory and pink are in stock.  Cut it into appliques, add rhinestones and Voila!  You have beautiful appliques!  
Reg. Retail is $4.00/yard.  On Sale for 20% off - $3.20/yard!

Ivory: #EMB0009-IVO  /  Lavender: #EMB0009-LAV  /  Pink: #EMB0009-PNK

trim5
#EMB0092-GDWH, Light-gold trim on white nylon.  
Reg. Retail is $6.00/yard.  On Sale for 10% off - $5.40/yard.
 
      
FF 3639 Trim
#FF3639-CRIPL.  Reg. Retail is $22 per yard.  10% off  - $19.80/yard!
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  - $16.20/yard!
This very versatile trim can be cut apart and used as separate pieces, or used as a strand. Easily dyed.  See example below.

Crystal Trim
#6155-SLCR  Reg. Retail is $19.00 per yard.  10% off  - $17.10/yard!
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.  See example below.

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

Fan style white trim
#V36-CRIPL  Reg. Retail is $23 per yard.  Special Sale - In Stock Only!  
50% off  - $11.50/yd!!

This trim can be easily cut apart and used as appliques  It is lightweight, with sequins and tiny beads.  Dye the appliques in different shades of red, burgundy and orange,  and they make a fabulous trim for Spanish costumes!  Also can be dyed and used to decorate Firebird Black Swan and Bluebird costumes.

The above 4 trims can be easily dyed! (#VT01-035-SLCR, #6155-SLCR, #FF07-PLSL, #V36-CRIPL)
Here are some samples of pieces of these trims dyed.  


dyed trims
Add $5 per color per yard to trim price for dyeing, or $2 per motif.


#FF11-PLSL Reg. Retail $22/yd.  10% off! ON SALE for $19.80/yd.
Beautiful, beaded trim in crystal and silver.


FF08
FF08-SL  Reg. Retail is $13/yd.  10% off!
On Sale for $11.70/yd.

4457
#4457-SL Reg. Retail is $14/yd.  10% off!
On Sale for $12.60/yd.

FF631
FF631-GDTZ Gold/Topaz OR FF631-SLCR Silver/Crystal.
Reg. Retail is $19/yd.  10% off!  On Sale for $17.10/yd.

Rhinestone strands
Czech Rhinestone Strands
20ss Flat-back (roses) #RHNC55xxx  -OR-  20ss Pointed-back (chatons) #RHNC52xxx
Crystal, silver cup - $10 per row per yard  -  Colors and Crystal AB, silver-cup - $13 per row per yard.
Take 10% off this month!
1-row to 24-row available  -  6 yard minimum above 3 row
(gold cup available - call for pricing)  -  (chaton cupchain available - call for pricing)

gold trimsilver trims
far left
- #DT001-GDBK - Gold/Black metallic trim 1/2-inch wide.
Reg. Retail is $2.00 per yard.  Take 10% off this month
2nd from left - New! #JK-7070 - 1/2-inch wide Silver/Black metallic trim
Reg. Retail is $2.00 per yard.  Take 10% off this month
3rd from left - #JK2070 - 1/2-inch wide Silver metallic trim
Reg. Retail is $1.00/yd - Special Close-Out Sale Price - $.75/yd
far right
- #JK3002 - 3/8-inch Silver metallic trim
Reg. Retail is $1.00/yd - Special Close-Out Sale Price - $.75/yd

flowers
Pink/Coral Flower Trim.  Reg. Retail is $5.00/yd. 10% off!

Ribbon
Jacquard Woven Ribbon.  1-1/2-inches wide.
Pink, Blue and metallic gold.  Rayon, polyester, cotton and metallic.
Reg. Retail is $10/yd.  Special Sale Price 50% OFF!  -  $5.00 per yard!

braids
Braided trims.  Top left - Pink/Metallic Gold  -  Top Right - Burgundy/Metallic Gold
Bottom Left - Green/Metallic Gold  -  Bottom Right - Pink/White
Special Sale Price - 30 cents per yard!


Tiaras, Tiaras, Tiaras !!
Tiara Kits, Custom-Made Tiaras, Manufactured Tiaras
Please BE SURE to Specify Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering

Gorgeous Manufactured Tiaras!
 Many styles to choose from, in-stock and ready to ship. Because of new laws, we must remind you that tiaras are manufactured for those who are 15 years old and up.
See the Mfg'd Tiaras Page at http://www.tutu.com/ntn_tiaras.html for a complete listing
Here are a few examples of our beautiful, manufactured tiaras on special this month!
Gorgeous Manufactured Tiaras!  

Our NEWEST tiara!  #8340 -
Reg. Retail is $15.00.  Special Sale! 25% off!  $11.25
This adorable tiara makes a great gift!


 #13627 - Reg. Retail is $18.00.  ON SALE for $16.20
1-3/8-inches tall, crystal rhinestones and sterling silver plated.  
Combs on each end.  Fits all ages.



gold tiara#11438G - Reg. Retail is $34.00.  ON SALE for $30.60
1-3/8-inches high.  Plated in Gold with combs on each end.  Fits all ages.
Claudia's favorite!  She's taken to wearing one everyday in the shop :)




bagVelvet Tiara Bag
#12316 - Reg. Price:  $10.50  Take 10% off - $9.45
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.



 
 Tiara & Headpiece Kits 

Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10  When Ordering

Snow QueenSnow Queen -- our most popular Tiara Kit !
This beautiful tiara is fairly easy to make and the finished product is gorgeous - lightweight and comfortable.  
Item# KIT801-SNOWQN
Regular Retail:  $65.00.  
Take 10% off  -- Sale Price is $58.50!

The kit includes full instructions and all materials for one (1) Jeweled Tiara - pre-wired Tiara form, Crystal pear- and diamond-shaped rhinestones, pre-wired Crystal beads and pearls, Crystal cupchain banding, wire for the jewels, silver glue-sticks, and horsehair.


tiaraWant to make The Snow Queen design in another color?  
It makes a great Dew Drop Fairy, too!


We can custom-make-up this tiara kit in many different colors for you, using Swarovski Rosemontees that you will have to wire yourself (instructions included).

At left is a photo of the design laid out in Peridot and Crystal A.B. (used it for a Dew Drop Fairy in Waltz of the Flowers!). This version is a bit more advanced, but still not too complicated.

Add $15 to the sale price for special make-ups.


sugar tiaraSugar Plum Fairy Tiara Kit
Another gorgeous, classic tiara that is simple to make using Swarovski Rosemontees and Czech sew-ons.
Item# KIT801-SPLUM
Regular Retail is $100.00.  Take 10% off -- Sale Price is $90.00!

Choose from several color combinations, or call us if you have other colors in mind - we will do our best to accomodate your needs:
Rose Pink and AB Crystal
Lt. Rose Pink and AB Crystal
Lt. Colorado Topaz and AB Cryustal (Claudia's favorite combination!  Shown in photo)
Fuschia and AB Crystal

basic tiara The Tiara that started it all! Originally designed in crystal, pink and green by the fabulously talented Kellie Lugo of NYCB's costume shop and taught by Kellie at our first-ever tiara seminars.We have since altered the design somewhat and made this into our first Basic Tiara Kit.

The kit includes everything you need to make a stunning tiara, including extra stones so that you can change the design a little to make it your own.  This tiara works great with so many ballets.  It's a classic!  
Item# KIT801-BAS
Reg. Retail for this kit is $80.   Special  Price - $72 (10% off!)

Arabian tiaraArabian Tiara Kit
Originally designed to be used for the Arabian in the Nutcracker, this classic design can be used for many other ballets - Le Corsaire, Raymonda, various fairies, contemporary ballets, etc.  
Item# KIT801-ARABIAN
Reg. Retail - $90.  Take 10% off - $81.00!

Includes all materials needed to make this exotic tiara, plus clear instructions with photos.Swarovski Rosemontees and Chatonmontees included.  Also includes silk chiffon to make an optional "tiara-to-wrist- drape".

Choose from three color options:
**Topaz, Fuchsia and Amethyst
**Siam, Aqua and Amethyst (Shown Above)
 **Sapphire, Amethyst and Emerald


More Custom Tiaras from Tutu.Com!
Custom-designed tiaras, tiara frames, and new tiara kits!
The "Sweat Shop Girls", Jessie and Christine, have been busy designing some gorgeous new tiaras.
Need a one-of-a-kind tiara for that special dancer in your life?
Or for that matter, for any girl or woman in your life? A tiara should be a "must" for every woman!

Christines SPThis is a Custom Sugar Plum Fairy design by Christine for Tutu.Com.
Made with Light Rose, Light Colorado Topaz and AB Crystal Swarovski Rosemontees, and Sew-On Czech Pears.  

As a Custom Tiara, this design is $250.  Special Sale!  $175.  
Can be made in many color combinations. Call or email to discuss options.

The Kit for this Tiara, including all materials needed to make it is special-priced at $80.  Take 10% off this month only!  $72!
Item# KIT801-CHR01-SP


framesThe frame-only  for this tiara is available for sale now -  $15.00 each,  in gold or silver.









TiaraThis Custom Tiara, also designed by Christine for Tutu.Com,
has Ice Blue and AB Crystal Swarovski Rosemontee rhinestones and beads.  

To have this Tiara Custom-Made - $250.   Special Sale! $175
Can be made in many color combinations.

At present, we do not have a kit available for this tiara.  The frame-only can be custom-made up, if ordered - $20 for the frame only.  


Pink and grey tiara This Custom Tiara was designed by Jessie for Tutu.Com.
The photos do not do it justice. It is stunning! Rose Pink and Black Diamond Swarovski rosemontees and beads.  
Pink and grey tiara
 To have this Tiara Custom-Made - $350.   Special! Sale -$250.  Can be made in many color combinations.

At present we do not have a kit available for this tiara. The frame-only can be custom-made up, if ordered - $40 for the frame only. 


HdpcSpecial!  --  Only 2 available!

These headpieces would be great for Snow Queen!  Dye or spray them other colors and they would be great for many different parts.  $15.00 each.



 Special!  Order an original, custom-designed tiara and receive 20% off.
Our custom-designed tiaras start at $150. Our designers are happy to work with you to get exactly what you want! Note: the 20% discount does NOT apply to the 3 'New Custom Tiaras' just above - they're already specially priced!
And Please!  For all Custom-Made Tiaras, allow a minimum of 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Nuts photoHelp for Last Minute (and future!)
Costuming Projects!

Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering




Stretch Sleeve Pattern.  Includes 3 Sizes - SA, MA, and LA - and  2 styles - with a shoulder and off-the-shoulder - all in one pattern.  This pattern is great for Spanish sleeves and for stretch nude sleeves to which rhinestones and trims get attached.  
Item# PTCF225 - Reg. Retail: $10.00 -  10% off! 

dress
"Classic Hip-Cut Camisole Dress Pattern"
Item# PTCF610 -Reg. Retail:  $35.00.  On Sale this month - $25.00
This 'leotard dress' is perfect for Lycra, chiffon, glissenet, or double georgette.  Can be made short (shown) or long.  Dress in photo is made with nylong lycra.  Front is fully self-lined.  Can also be made with a shelf lining.

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).

The pattern includes complete instructions and all Adult sizes:
Adult Size: Small Medium Large
To Fit Girth: 56 to 58 inches 58 to 60 inches 60 to 62 inches
To Fit Half-Girth: 24 to 26 inches 25 to 27 inches 26 to 28 inches
To Fit Back Length: 16 inches 16.5 inches 17 inches



"Women's Dance Trunks Pattern"
Item# PTCF702 -  $7.50.  Take 10% off this month - $6.75
Full-cut dance-trunk (brief, panty), also called 'ballet' cut or 'classic' cut.

Pattern includes full instructions and both Adult sizes:
  Adult Size: Small/Medium Medium/Large
  To Fit Waist: 23 to 26 inches 27 to 30 inches
  To Fit Hip: 32 to 35 inches 36 to 39 inches

We have re-done the Bell Panty Pattern to make it usable for Romantic tutus, too.  The instructions are the same, but we have made a few additions to the pattern that make it more easily adaptable with The Romantic Tutu Book instructions, too.  Sizing is the same - XPA, PA, SA, MA, and LA.  
Item# PTCF211 - Reg. Retail is $7.50 per size w/o instructions,  $15.00 per size WITH Bell instructions.  
Take 10% off!

Finally In Stock! Children's Panty Patterns for Tutus!  Available in sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14.  These patterns come with 7 to 9 continuous ruffle lines (depending on size) and 3 "butt" ruffle lines drawn in. Can be used with instructions in either The Classical Tutu Book or Classical Tutus for Children.  Pattern Only, no separate instructions.
Item# PTCF210CH-N -  $7.50 each  -OR-  Special this month -- buy all 4 sizes for $20.

For more details on the Patterns listed above, and many many more, see the Books & Patterns Section at http://www.tutu.com/books_patterns.html for complete sizing details.

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 finished 6- or 8-piece bodice runs $100.  The unfinished version is only $50.  
A finished 10-piece bodice runs $125. Unfinished is $65.  
A finished 12- or 16-piece bodice runs $150 to $175.  Unfinished, would be $75 - $87.50.
A finished Peasant bodice runs $200 - $250.  Unfinished, would be $100 - $125.
Be sure to order early!

In our continuing quest to make your tutu-life easier......
You asked for it and we can do it .....

Tutu Panties, with or without the small panty and butt ruffles attached


panty
Several of you have asked us to make these panties for you, so we decided that we would offer them to everyone.  We can make the tutu panty for you - complete with leg casings, quilting, serged edges and with or without sewn-on ruffles lines. We can add the panty and butt ruffles (I know - they are really a bore to sew on....). We can either leave the panty flat so that you can easily attach your ruffles to it, OR we can sew up the back seam if you prefer to have the panty completed BEFORE sewing on the net (I know there are some of you out there who make your tutus that way!). These tutu panties are suitable for Classical, Bell, and Romantic tutus.

Flat Panty without sewn-on ruffle lines -- $30
Add sewn-on ruffle lines -- Add $10
Add Panty Ruffles of soft tulle -- Add $12
Add Butt Ruffles (3 rows) of tutu net -- Add $12
Add sparkle tulle mixed with the panty ruffle tulle -- Add $5
Add sparkle tulle to the net butt ruffles -- Add $5
Add sewn back seam and two hand-sewn #3 hooks and bars to the panty opening -- Add $10
Special Introductory Offer - Take 10% off!
If you order 12 or more, take 20% OFF!

--  OR  --

rufflesMaybe you just need some Seat (butt) and Panty Ruffles?
 
Sold by the yard - $5/yard.  
Specify color, tulle or net.  All Panty Ruffles are made 2-inches wide - you can trim them after sewing them on, as it is easier to sew them on at 2-inches than smaller.  All Seat (butt) ruffles are made 3-inches wide - trim after sewing on.  Want Sparkle tulles added to them?  Add $2.00 per yard - $7.00/yd.


And, By Popular Demand......
Tutu.Com will now cut out your tutu rows for you (you can specify lengths OR leave it up to us).  $5 per row.  Add $5 more per row for scallops or dags.  If you want sparkle tulle mixed into some rows, add $5 per row for that.    

These charges are for LABOR and DO NOT include the cost of the net.  You will be charged by the yard, regular rates.  Rates depend on the type of net you prefer - Standard Diamond-hole , Horsehair, or Italian.

Want us to ruffle the rows for you?  
We can do that, too.  $5 per row.  

Want us to put the net on the panty, but send the tutu to you for finishing?
 (you attach the basque and sew it up)  Starts at $100.  Price depends on how many rows, the adition of sparkle tulles, scalloping, dagging, butt and panty ruffles, etc.

Special!  In Stock Only!
Cording!  Save yourself some time.  Available with elasticized cord in the following colors: Black, Apple, Gold Waterfaille, Champagne, Fuchsia, Cranberry, Line.  
Enough for one bodice - Only $2!

Also available - Regular Cording (Not elasticized) in white and petal pink.  $1.00 per yard!

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 per layer if you want us to add sparkle or glimmer tulle to the net.

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 a lot of money. We can also Double-Hand-Pleat enough net for the top row of a tutu and send it to you to attach to any tutu you are making.  $25 net only.  $35 net mixed with various tulle choices (glimmer, sparkle, enhanced sparkle)Call us at 1.877.888.8266 for more details or to place your order!


flag materialSpecial Sale -  New!  Nylon Flag Material.
Great for Tutu Bags!

Reg. Retail is $7.50/yd.  
Special Introductory Pricing - $5.75/yd.
And we will throw in the Tutu Bag instructions, absolutely free, with an order of 3 or more yards of flag material.

This fabric is perfect for Tutu Bags.  In Stock in Pink, Silver, Black and Teal.  Many other colors available.  3 yards is all it takes to make a custom tutu bag.  



Metallic Brocades !!!  10% off !

Silver  SP fabric   gold brocade
 Left - White/Silver Metallic  Center - Light Pink/Gold Metallic -  Right - Ivory/Gold Metallic
pink and gold    silver/pink
Left - Pale Pink/Gold Metallic    Right - Pale Pink Silver/Metallic (also available in white/silver - dyeable!)

Hard-to-Find White and Silver Metallic Brocade - 10% off! Light Pink and Gold Metallic Brocades - 10% off!
Ivory and Gold Metallic Brocade - 10% off!  GORGEOUS!  
These delicately-designed brocades are perfect for both bodices and their partner's tunics.
They can be used for many ballets.
 Reg. Retail is $18/yd.  ON SALE for 10% off -- $16.20!

Special Sale - English Polynet!
nude poly net
English Polynet in nude.  Great for insets!  Strong!  Less expensive than the cotton Bobbinette!  $15.00/yard.  10% off this month!  $13.50
 

black/gold
Black/Gold Reversable Brocade - Gorgeous!  Special Price! $15.00/yd.

silk
Gold Silk Satin with Orchid Flowers - Special Price: $10.00/yd.

Special!  Hand-Painted Silk Chiffons!
hand painted silks
From Left - A, B, C, D, E.  
Gorgeous, 8mm hand-painted silk chiffons.  Great for ballet skirts, dance dresses, Empire dresses, etc.  Reg. Price - $17.00/yd.  Special Sale - $14.00/yd.  
Limited stock - we can get other colors and may be able to re-order some of these, but since they are hand-painted, there will be slight variations.

Polyester Chiffons
Now Available in both 45-inch widths ($5 per yard reg. retail) AND 60-inch widths($6 per yard reg. retail)!  
We do not keep all the colors in stock, but are happy to order any colors we do not keep (5 yard minimums)
 Take 25% off each yard purchased!

All 108-inch wide Tulles ('Illusion') are 10% off !  
If you are making Romantic tutus, buying the 108-inch wide tulle will save you 50% of your cutting time!!!
We keep White, Light Pink, Ivory and Light Blue in stock, but can order any color.
Allow 2-3 weeks for anything we have to order.
Reg. Retail is $2.00/yard  - or -  $80.00/50-yard bolt ($1.60/yd)
Sale - 10% off - $1.80/yard - or - $72/50 yard bolt ($1.44/yd)

SPECIAL!!  Zippers On Sale!
In Stock Only - Close-Out!
36-inch zippers w/large plastic teeth.  Great for tutu bags! - $6.00 each
26-inch zippers, gray only - $1.00 each
zippers

Notions, Rhinestones, Costumer Specialty Items!
Please BE SURE to Specify Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering
 
Tagging Guns and Tags
Tagging gun
These guns are great for tacking tutus.  

We carry the Avery Dennison Swiftach® Mark III tagging-gun, steel needles, and tags. This is just about the best model available.

We carry the tags in 1/2-inch, 1-inch and 2-inch lengths, in 'clear' only, but they can be easily spray-painted to match various net colors.



All 'tagging/tacking' items are 'genuine' Avery Dennison, ON SALE at 10% off!

Swiftach® Mark III Tagging-Gun - Our Regular Price is only $31.00 (!!), ON SALE for 10% off!
Swiftach® Heavy-Duty All-Steel Replacement Needles (short), ON SALE at 10% off:
  -  4-pack - Our Regular Price: $22.00
Swiftach® 1/2-in length heavy-duty tags/tacks, ON SALE at 10% off:
  -  Box of 5000 - Our Regular Price: $16.00  ---  Pack of 1000 - Our Regular Price: $4.00
Swiftach® 1-inch length heavy-duty tags/tacks, ON SALE at 10% off:
  -  Box of 5000 - Our Regular Price: $20.00  ---  Pack of 1000 - Our Regular Price: $5.00
Swiftach®  2-inch length standard-duty tags/tacks, ON SALE at 10% off:
  -  Box of 5000 - Our Regular Price: $12.00  ---  Pack of 1000 - Our Regular Price: $3.00

Hot-Fix Rhinestone Applicators, from Kandi Corp!
The original Kandi-Kane® is discontinued - but it's replacements are truly incredible! There are now 4 different models to choose from, depending on your needs and budget:
Kandi's Hot FixerKandi's Professional TouchKandi's Crystal CrafterKandi's Glitz 'N Go
From left to right - Hot Fixer® - Professional Touch® - Crystal Crafter® - Glitz 'N Go®
See the Rhinestone Tools & Glue page at http://tutu.com/rhn_tools.html for complete details
All 4 models ON SALE at 10% OFF!

The Hot Fixer® is a heavy-duty applicator, designed for Professional and Commercial use. It is FAST! And 'ergonomically correct', for comfort under extended use. Plan on setting a 20ss stone in 3 to 4 seconds. Includes 3 tips, additional tips available.  This hot fix setter is extremely hot - if using delicate fabrics, you must touch it to the fabric VERY lightly to attach the stone or you can burn a hole in the fabric.  Best for use on sturdy fabrics.
Item# HOTFIXER - NOW IN STOCK! Our Regular Price: $34.95 - ON SALE at 10% OFF!

The Professional Touch® is a very nice standard-duty applicator, and a serious improvement over the original Kandi-Kane®. Same comfortable handle as the Hot Fixer®, but not quite as fast - set a 16ss stone in 8 to 10 seconds. Includes 8 tips, additional tips available.  This one is Claudia's favorite.  It is fast, but not quite as hot as the Hot Fixer, above.  It does not burn holes in delicate fabrics.
Item# PROFTOUCH - in-stock now - Our Regular Price: $24.95 - ON SALE at 10% OFF!

The Crystal Crafter® is very similar to the original Kandi-Kane®, but with a better design and lower price. It's somewhat slower than it's 'big sisters' (above) - set a 16ss stone in 10 to 12 seconds. Includes 7 tips, additional tips available.
Item# CRYSCRAFTER - in-stock now - Our Regular Price: $16.95 - ON SALE at 10% OFF!

The Glitz 'N Go® is perfect for backstage emergencies, competitions, or working while traveling. It's  battery-operated - no electrical outlets or extension cords! Requires 3 AA batteries (not included), approximately 45 minutes battery-life (depending). Does not use tips.
Item# GLITZNGO - (not in-stock yet, but on the way) - Our Regular Price: $12.95 - ON SALE at 10% OFF!

Yes, we do stock additional and replacement tips for Kandi's applicators!
Hot Fix Mini-Iron Attachments (only) also on sale at 10% off.
ribn iron
See the Rhinestone Tools & Glue page at http://tutu.com/rhn_tools.html for complete descriptions

buttonhole elasticButtonhole Elastic!
Regular Retail is $1.20 per yard, or $80.00 per 100-yard roll.
ON SALE  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 adjustable). It is also great for use in many other costumes to make them more adjustable for different dancers. We have used it in pants for men, waistlines of Poet's Shirts, Romantic tutus, to attach bodices to tutus, etc.


hdpcTutu.Com's Popular Princess Headpiece Frames On Sale !  
Reg. Retail is $7.50 each for single horsehair and $9.00 for double horsehair
Special Sale - Buy 5, Get 1 more Free!

These frames are available in black and white, with either single or double-layer of horsehair. We can also spray paint these headpieces for you for a small charge. Add trims and rhinestones to quickly make a beautiful headpiece.  
For more information, go to  http://www.tutu.com/ntn_hdpc.html

hdpcEasy Headpiece Design
Here is a very easy-to-make design, built on our Princess Headiece Frame!  String three separate strands of rosemontees and/or chatonmontees on wire.  Use different sizes and colors. Loosely braid the strands of rhinestones.  Hand-sew to the frame after spray painting it to match the dancers hair color.




NEW!  Round Headpiece Frames!  
round hdpcThese make a great base to build crowns on.
Black or White  -  Reg. Retail is $7.50 each.
We can also spray paint these headpieces for you for a small charge.
Custom Colors  -  Reg. Retail is $8.50 each.
Special Introductory Sale - Buy 5 get 1 more Free!

Two More Easy Headpiece Designs
Below, front and back views of two quick and easy headpieces made with our new round headpiece frame, applique # J06-246 (silver or gold, on sale this month - see applique section above) attached vertically on the silver headpiece, and horizontally on the gold headpiece.  On the gold one, two of appliques #BB045 (not yet on website, but you can still order it!), each cut in half.  On the silver one, one applique #7026, cut into 6 pieces.  Add some hot fix rhinestones and you have a very inexpensive, easy-to-make, and pretty headpiece!

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Gorgeous Leotards!
The BEST from Mirella, Harmonie, Capezio!
Some new items, some favorite items....

Item# MR207LM - Mirella princess-seamed camisole, V-front,  low-scoop back, shelf-lined. In stock in Black, Chocolate, Lavender, Marine, and White. Other colors can be special ordered.  
Adult Sizes Petite, Small, Medium, Large
****We have found that the white ones dye beautifully in Rit Dye!
Reg. Retail: $35.00     OUR PRICE: $28.00

Item# MR325LM - Mirella medium-strap (tank) camisole, pinch-front, princess seams, sweetheart neck, low scoop-back, lined bodice. Gorgeous!
In stock in Black, Fig. Other colors can be special ordered.  
Adult Sizes Petite, Small, Medium, Large
Reg. Retail: $36.00    OUR PRICE: $28.80


MR407LM - Mirella wide-strap camisole, darted bodice, shelf-lined.
In stock in Black, Chocolate. Other colors can be special ordered.  
Adult Sizes Petite, Small, Medium, Medium-Long, Large
Reg. Retail: $36.00    OUR PRICE: $28.80



Item# MR414LM - Mirella wide-strap camisole, square-neck lined bodice, princess seams, ballet-cut leg. In stock in Marine. Other colors can be special ordered.  
Adult Sizes Petite, Small, Medium, Large
Reg. Retail: $36.00    OUR PRICE: $28.80



Item# HRHW505 - Harmonie camisole leotard with front neckline zipper. Great fit!  Gorgeous fabric!
In-stock, in Black, Zen (a blue), Orchid and Begonia.
Reg. Retail: $33.00  OUR PRICE: $26.40




Item# CP1463 - Capezio women's empire-seamed camisole. Low-back, shelf-lined, adjustible straps.  The best of Capezio's American Ballet Theatre Line.
In-stock in Steel Blue.
Reg. Retail - $33.50.  OUR PRICE - $26.80




Item# CPBD102 - Capezio women's Transition leotard.  Extemely versatile, low-back, shelf-lined, adjustible straps.  Straps can be re-positioned  to be worn in five different styles!
In-stock in Black, Lapis (a gorgeous blue).
Reg. Retail - $30.00  OUR PRICE - $24.00




Always-Needed Dancer's Accessories!
Please BE SURE to Specify Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering

Tutu.Com's 6-inch wide Elasto-Back Support Belts
 and 2-inch wide Tummy-Reminder Belts,
AND,
NEW! 3-inch wide belts are in stock now, too, in black!

These are the belts that everyone is talking about! Comfortable and supportive, they also look great on!  
Several studios are now REQUIRING the 6-inch wide belt since it is great for helping young dancers learn to maintain their correct allignment.
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.  
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.
The new 3-inch wide belts - Reg. Retail is $8.00.  Special Introductory price - $6.00 6 inch support belt4 inch belt

All Bunheads and Gaynor Minden Accessories - Take 10% off this month.  This includes ALL Bunheads products!
 
For more information, go to  http://tutu.com/dwear_accy.html


NEW Dancewear Close-Outs and Sales !
Great Close-Out Prices!

Please BE SURE to Specify  Coupon-Code NLTR-MAR10 When Ordering

All Close-Out Sales Are Final - Close-Out items 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.

Close-Out - Bloch Men's Dance Belts!
Bloch's Narrow-Waist (B0491A) and Wide-Waist (B0491) Dance Belts have been discontinued
(and replaced with newer models).
Regular Retail: $19.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00 - Quantities limited to In-Stock Only.
Item# BL0491 (wide waistband) - X-Sml in nude only
Item# BL0491A (narrow waistband) - Black in XL only - Nude in X-Sml only
Need more details? See the Men's Dancebelts page at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_mensdbelts.html
These belts have been replaced by very different models. For more information on the new ones, see the Men's Dancebelts page on our website at the link just above.

Close-Out - Pointe Shoes!
We have decided to discontinue several of the pointe shoe models we carry.  
We just don't have the time to do fittings any more, so we are selling the inventory at wholesale and below!  
Hopefully, we have your size and model on sale!
Please be sure you read the notes above regarding Close-Out Items!
Need more details? See the Pointe Shoes pages at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_pointesh.html

Bloch BPS Pointe Shoes - Item# BL111L -  In-Stock Only - they are no longer being made.
Retail: $64.00  -  Close-Out: $15.00/pr.
A few of each maker left - "M", "Spade", and "Triangle". These shoes are great for balancing and turning.  
A few sizes left, between 4.5X and 6X.  Call for size and maker availability.

Prima Soft Gala - #PR701: Retail: $66.00  -  Close-Out: $15.00/pr.
1 pair size 3 X, Hard Shank   //   1 pair size 5 X, Hard Shank

Grishko Model 2007 - Item# GR135
Call to check stock. Retail: $79.90  - Close-out: $35/pr.

Close-Out - Grishko Ballet Shoes!
Grishko Ultimates (Model 4) - Item# GR200 - Canvas only.  Reg. Retail is $24.00
CLOSE-OUT at 50% off - $12.00
In-Stock Sizes Only.  White, Black and Pink.
We are replacing this particular model with the "Pro" (#6C).
Need more details? See the Ballet Shoes page at http://www.tutu.com/dwear_balletsh.html

Close-Out - Danskin Girl's and Women's Tights
Danskin #DS65 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.
Theatrical Pink (pale pink):
SC (4-6) - 3 prs.   //   Interm (6X-7) - 6 prs.   //   MC (8-10) - 7 prs.   //   LC (12-14) - 7 prs.

Danskin #DS69 WOMENS seamless footed tights.  Reg. Retail is $10.50
CLOSE-OUT at 50% off - $5.25
Black:   Size A - 1 prs.   //   Size C - 2 prs.
Tan:   Size B - 1 prs.   //   Size C - 2 prs.   //   Size D - 2 prs.
Theatre Pink (pale pink):   Size D - 2prs.

Close-Out - Women's Jazz Pants
Danskin #DS2210 WOMENS Straight-Leg Cotton/Lycra Jazz Pants, Elastic Waist
Reg. Retail is $36.00 CLOSE-OUT at 40% off - $21.60
Adult Pet / Sml / Med / Lrg - Black only - Just a few pairs left

Close-Out - Womens/Girls Leotards!
M. Stevens #MS3041 Women's short-sleeve cotton/Lycra leotards
Adult sizes - Lt. Pink - AD Small only  
Retail: $26.00  -  Close-Out at 1/2 off: $13.00

Mirella #MR207L Women's princess-seamed camisole leotard
Black: Petite, Small, Large
Burgundy: Petite, Small, Medium, Medium-Long, Large
Orchid: Petite, Large
Retail: $32.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00

Mirella #MR515C Girl's princess -seamed, cap-sleeve leotards
Garnet (red): Child 6x/7-Interm, Child 8/10-Medium
Retail: $20.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00

Mirella #MR202L Women's pinch-front camisole
Royal Blue: Medium, Large
Black: Petite, Small, Medium, Large
Retail: $21.00  -  Close-Out:  $10.00

Mirella #MR201L Women's classic camisole.  
Black: Petite, Small, Medium
Retail: $21.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00

Danskin #DS3056 Girl's short sleeve leotards, soft cotton.
Black: Small, Interm, Medium, Large
Theatrical Pink: Small, Interm, Medium
Retail: $17.00  -  Close-Out: $9.00

Danskin #DS1176 Girl's long sleeve leotardssoft cotton.
Black: Small, Interm, Medium, Large
Theatrical Pink: Small, Interm, Medium, Large
Retail: $19.00  -  Close-Out: $10.00

Close-Out - KD Dance Knitwear!
KD Dance #KD01 Fine Roll-Waist Tights. Adult Sizes.
Black: Petite, Small, Large
Retail: $42.00  -  Close-Out: $22.00

KD Dance #KD01A Fine Roll-Waist Shorts. Adult Sizes.
Black: Petite, Small, Medium, Large
Retail:  $34.00  -  Close-Out $17.00

KD Dance #KDCL03DB
Fine V-Neck Long Sleeve Top, Adult Sizes
Black: Small, Medium, Large
Retail: $54.00  -  Close-Out: $27.00


Featured Costumers of the Month!
This month, we have two wonderful ladies to tell you about - Tracy Franke and Kathleen Wenzel.

We first met Kathleen Wenzel, of Indianapolis, a few years ago at the Charlotte, NC TutuSchool Seminars.  Kathleen was quite an accomplished stitcher, but she lacked confidence since she had not done alot of ballet costuming at that time.  A former lawyer, Kathleen was very disciplined, and carefully thought out each step before acting.  Being the mother of a young ballet dancer was also helpful with gleening the knowledge necessary to build for the classical  ballet.  

Often times, when learning to make tutus, students will over-think the process.  Kathleen was just such a student in the beginning.  The process is quite detailed.  It takes years to become truly proficient.  At seminars, I talk alot about tutu-making as an art.  As such, one must be intuitive, or learn to develop their intuitive side, in order to both become successful and to enjoy this very complicated process.  You must be capable of both learning the rules and throwing them out.  Kathleen is very analytical.  For her, learning the rules was not a problem.  She has a very quick, sharp mind.  However, in the beginning, her mind was working against her, making her second guess everything.  She was thinking way too much.  

Over the years, I have watched as Kathleen has gone from over-analizing everything to becoming a true artist.  It has been such a wonderful journey to watch.  Last summer, Kathleen came to her third summer at TutuSchool.  She designed and draped an incredibly beautiful peasant-style costume, inspired by an old Russian costume.  To keep her mind sharp(haha - as if she needed that!) and give her something to really think about, I challenged Kathleen with an 8-layer, 24-gore-per-layer, Russian-style Romantic tutu.  The other people in class doing this very tedius design, were having fits, mis-cutting, and were generally exhausted by the never-ending nature of the project.  Kathleen, on the other hand, really enjoyed it.  Her meticulousness and highly developed sense of organization really paid off - the result is one of the most beautiful gored tutus I have ever seen!  I look forward to seeing what else Kathleen will do in the future.  I would like to see her do some more serious pattern making, as I think she has the capacity to do some incredible work.
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Left - Gored Romantic tutu.  Right - Gorgeous tutu Kathleen made in Advanced Tutu Construction class.

    Tracy Ellen Franke has been a customer of Tutu.Com's for many years.  We have never met Tracy, but both Alexis and I feel like we know her well.   She is such a nice person to talk to on the phone - always happy, and excited about her latest projects.  Tracy is a prolific costumer - she turns out some amazing work and we are always excited to see the pictures she sends to us and the ones she posts on the Tutu.Com Facebook page.

From Tracy:  "I was a dancer when I was younger, and now take adult classes when I can.  (I have two small children at home).  I've sewn all my life and took some costume design classes at ASU (Arizona State University) while I was there.  Now I'm in Albuquerque.  My friend who was the Sugarplum at the time for New Mexico Ballet Co. needed a new tutu for their Nutcracker, so I bought your book and did some research.  Mostly, I've done costumes for YAGP since then.  A lot of the girls wanted to use tutu skirts that they already had,  so I built new bodices for them.  Now that the purchased tutus are more expensive, I've made a few more of the skirts following your book, and with practice, feel pretty happy with the results.  The skirts I make are much nicer than the ones they used to buy.  My latest tutu is for a dancer who is currently touring with "The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show," in Pittsburgh and  Seattle, as "Clara".  She will compete at YAGP after the tour.  We are all so proud of her!"

"Here are some pictures of costumes I've made using the Tutu Book, Embellishments Book, Claudia's patterns, and your advice. Thanks for all your help!"
Tracy Franke 
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Left - Esmerelda.  Right - Sugar Plum and her Cavalier, byTracy Ellen Franke.

Send us your photos!  Each month, we will be highlighting a "Featured Costumer of the Month".  The costume(s) featured will come from YOU!  Email us photos of  costumes you have made using our patterns, fabrics, tutu bases, 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.


Tutus, Tunics, and other Costume 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!
We also rent Men's Tunics and other costumes!  Photos coming soon!
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.

 We now have 2nd Act Swan Lake and Aurora's Wedding (3rd Act Sleeping Beauty) IN STOCK and ready for rental!  Photos coming soon!

Also In Stock NOW! - Graduation Ball!

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Metropolitan Ballet, Artistic Director, Maniya Barredo, in performance at the SERBA Festival 2009 in Alabama,
wearing our Graduation Ball costumes.
(Grad Ball photos by Richard Calmes - see his website at http://www.richardcalmes.com for much more of his beautiful work!)
(Thank-you Richard!)

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 and tunics:

 Le Corsaire tutuMetallic gold tutu
stars and stripes rental tunicgold rental tunic
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?


Big, Exciting News.....
This June 2010, TutuSchool will be held at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, MS.
This fabulous competition is only in the US once every four years.  We are very excited to be a part of the activities!   This is a great opportunity to hone your tutu-making skills AND see some of the best dancers in the world perform.  We will have the opportunity to see some amazing costumes both close up and on stage - allowing you to really work on your "distance eye," a very important thing to develop as a costumer.

Our Class Schedule will be as follows:
Monday, June 21st , 5pm to 10pm - Hand-wired Swarovski Tiaras
Tuesday, June 22nd - Friday, June 25th, 8am to 5pm daily - Classical Tutus and Bodices
There will be options for those who just want to work on tutu skirts and for those who just want to make a bodice, as well as options for all levels of expertise - beginning tutu-makers through professionals honing existing skills.

Thursday, June 24th - Friday, June 25th - "Project Tutu"  --  Entrance fee: $300.
A fun and exciting 'Project Runway-style' competition, designed for the advanced tutu-maker. Contestants will receive a 'kit' of fabrics, from which they will make a classical tutu, complete with bodice. Names will be drawn to decide the order in which contestants will choose their 'bag of goodies'. Each bag will contain various nets, tulles, trims, etc.  Details as to what you will be asked to create will be given to contestants AFTER  they receive their kit. Each tutu maker will have a dancer (muse) model on which to fit their creation. Your design will be modeled by your dancer on Friday afternoon at a Runway Show open to the public. Winner will receive some fabulous prizes, including a $500 gift certificate to Tutu.Com and a photo shoot with Brian Mengini (check out his work at www.bmengini.com). Additional prizes TBA.
Hours:
Thursday, June 24th - 8am to midnight
Friday, June 25th - 7am to 3:00pm, with the Runway Show at 3:30pm.
All contestants will have to work quickly and creatively. This is a great way to really hone your talents!  More information soon!

You can PRE-REGISTER for any of the IBC seminars or for "Project Tutu" by calling us at 877.888.8266 to hold your space - full details and registration information will be posted on our website ASAP. Seminar pricing is still 'To Be Determined', but will definitely be comparable to last year's seminars. We are working on the details for a package option for ballet competition tickets for those of you who want to see some of the most fabulous dancers in the world during the evenings, and on a 'block' of hotel rooms at discount.
The seminar will be held in the Jackson Marriott  - Reservations: 800.256.9194
A fabulous lunch buffet will be available daily - $10/day, payable at the buffet, each day.

If you have been thinking about coming to TutuSchool, but have not made it yet, THIS is the year and venue you should attend!  The IBC is a serious part of history in the ballet world.  There will be performances every evening by the best of the best.  Learn to develop and/or hone your "distance eye," a very necessary tool to develop for any costumer.  This promises to be the most inspiring TutuSchool ever!

Tutu.Com will once again host a Tutu Fashion Show, Talk, and Luncheon at the IBC on Monday, June 21st, featuring tutus from some amazing professional designers. Want your tutu included in the show? There's a contest underway - more info below under 'Company News' - take your best shot!!
Please note - If you are coming to TutuSchool and want to attend this Show/Talk/Luncheon, you MUST register through the IBC. We highly suggest you do so early, this one sells-out fast!

The IBC also offers a fabulous Summer Intensive Dance Program, featuring top teachers from around the world.
Just a thought - if you're coming to TutuSchool to create a costume for your very own ballerina, plan on bringing her with you for fittings, but enroll her in the Intensive (in advance of course!!).
Visit the IBC website, www.usaibc.com, to learn more about all that's offered at this incredible event.

We hope to see you in Jackson for some SBF (Serious Ballet Fun)!

And, in July 2010 - Charlotte, NC TutuSchool
We will offer a seminar this summer, in Charlotte, NC, July 30 thru August 2, 2010.  
Friday  through Monday, classes to include Classical tutus, Bodices, Swarovski Hand-Wired Tiaras.  We will offer classes for all levels of expertise, from novice to expert.
Location:  Comfort Suites, Pineville, NC
Pricing is still 'To Be Determined', but will definitely be comparable to last year's Charlotte seminars. Full details and registration information will be posted on our website ASAP.
(You can PRE-REGISTER by calling us at 877.888.8266 to hold your space).

And, 1 more! - TutuSchool in San Francisco, CA
This is currently being organized and planned for August/September 2010.
We're still working through all the bits & pieces, but this is shaping-up into a firm 'go'.
We've already heard from many interested people through Facebook and email, but if you are interested, let us know ASAP. We'll get the details posted to the website as soon as it all comes together.
Sorry, no Pre-Registration yet.

Go to our Tutu.Com Facebook page to see many photos from past seminars, including our "Extreme Seminar" Photo Album!
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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.
If you have 4 or more people interested in splitting the costs, it is actually less expensive than the cost of sending all 4 to one of our seminars (considering airfare, hotel costs, rental cars, etc.)
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.Com Company News and Congrats ....
International Ballet Competition (IBC) Tutu Fashion Show Contest!
The competition is on - enter a photo of a tutu you have made - it can be classic, traditional... or wild!  The deadline for admissions has been extended to March 15th, 2010.  Post a photo on the Tutu.Com Facebook page under "Fan Photos". Our Guest Judges will choose 6 tutus from the photos.  Those six contestants will be asked to send your tutus to us here at Tutu.Com. The Sweatshop Girls will make the final decision, based on construction and design.
Two of the six will be chosen to be included in the Tutu Fashion Show at the IBC!
And, the creators of those 2 tutus will be eligible to attend TutuSchool at the IBC for free!
(to pre-answer - Sorry No, IBC 2010 TutuSchool only, not Charlotte, SanFran, or elsewhere or elsewhen)

Our Guest Judges will be headed up by: Holly Hynes, fabulous freelance ballet costume designer and former head of NYC Ballet's Costume Shop;
Kellie Lugo, Asst. Draper in NYC Ballet's Costume Shop, and also an instructor with Tutu.Com's Seminars; Marianne Marks Shattuck and Travis Halsey, of  the Joffrey Ballet's Costume Shop; and Brooke Wyatt Kuhne, Artistic Administrator for the IBC.

Congrats to the winners of the International Tutu Day Tutu Photo Contest on the Tutu.Com Facebook page - Sharon Stewart and  Matilda Hicks!  And to Amie Marie Carey, winner of the Valentine's Day Tutu Contest on Facebook!  Watch Facebook and Twitter for upcoming chances to win tutus, tiaras, etc.  We will hold periodic contests.
By The Way - International Tutu Day is always February 2nd :)  (OK <heavy sigh>, you know, 2/2)
Yes, we claim responsibility for (re-)naming this day - Ground Hogs shouldn't have that much power, or all the fun!

Tutu.Com in the Top Fashion Magazines!
It was a very busy fall season for us, with fashion tutus as well as stage tutus.  Watch for Tutu.Com's designs in several fashion magazines - W Magazine, China Vogue, one of the European Vogues, and Teen Vogue.  We were honored to be asked to send tutus and hope they made it into the magazines!  We will let you know which magazines as soon as we know.

Tutu.Com is proud to be the maker and supplier of the
Official Rehearsal Tutu for The North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance!

We are also very proud to make tutus for many dancers at American Ballet Theatre.  
From Master Teacher and Coach David Howard,
and the dancers of American Ballet Theatre:
"Your tutus are the best - thanks!"


In January, Tutu.Com was both excited and honored to make 20 rehearsal tutus for NYC Ballet!

We are now officially a "Preferred Vendor" of  Steps on Broadway and the School at Steps in NYC! Those of you who go to Steps, watch for specials from Tutu.Com.  

Tutu.Com is now on Facebook! We have many new photos up on our Facebook pages that are not on the regular website. For now, it is MUCH easier for Claudia to get photos up there than onto the website, so she will be adding new photos weekly. You'll need a (free) Facebook account, and then you can Find Us on Facebook !

Claudia, Zelda, and the Sweatshop girls blog regularly on Tutu.Com's Facebook page.  They are available to answer costuming questions there, too.  We have hundreds of photos up there already - tutus, tiaras, children's costumes, men's tunics, seminars. Lots of the photos are close-ups, showing how things are made.  Take a look!  

Also - we invite you all to put up photos of costumes you have made using our patterns, materials and other products. Several of you have already joined the fun and put photos up there. Videos are welcome, too, of costumes made using our patterns, books and supplies! You can also add videos of your favorite dancers performing in costumes made by you using Tutu.Com's products, or costumes made by Tutu.Com! We are very excited about this new venue and hope that you will all take advantage of it so that we can all see each others hard work and creativity!  And -- we periodically offer special Facebook Fan discounts on fabrics, dancewear, tutus, etc.  These Facebook Sales are usually good for one-day only, so be sure to check for specials daily.  The last one was 30% off everything we sell!  Lots of you took advantage of that one!
Watch for some fun videos from Tutu.Com on the page -- coming soon!!

Tutu.Com is now on Twitter!  For our twice daily updates,  Follow Us on Twitter   We update our Tweets twice a day, and often offer special "Twitter Exclusive" one-day sales.

 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.
ALSO! Vern Rowser has started a group on Facebook called  "Tutu Crazy!"  
This group is open to anyone who loves tutus and ballet costumes.  Many TutuSchool graduates can be found there.
Join us!  

Look for Tami DeMattia (CiaoBellaTutus.com) and Nancy Gallagher (Sewballet.com) on Facebook, too!  
Vern, Tami and Nancy have all been to TutuSchool and do beautiful work. Check them out!

Please let us know when exciting things happen for YOU! We will happily list your news here in our Congrats section in the newsletter!

"The Classical Tutu Book" is being revised!  
Claudia has finished writing and is now working on photographs.....  Look for this book around............. well, sometime later.... 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. If you call on the phone to speak to her you may well be told she is not here -- we have decided that if we can keep her off the phone, then MAYBE she will finally get this done....

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 now.  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 you will all stay safe, happy, and warm, and that you truly enjoy your sewing and dance projects!
Claudia, Alexis, Savanah, Jessi, Christine, Sarah, Melissa, Xavier, Brenda,
Whitney, and Betsy - our newest "Sweatshop Girl"!

plus Carly the "Shop Dog" and Jake our resident Feline-in-Charge
(oh, yeah ... Zelda, too - and NO, that's NOT her picture ! :)
Carly

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