Episode 5: 

In this episode, we discuss ways to care for, clean, and store ballet costumes.  Whether you are caring and storing your own personal costumes and accessories or working with a pre-professional company, we are certain that you will find something to support you in your work.  Somethings that we hope you will learn in this episode...1. How to store costumes in a tight space.  2. Storing a costume for the season.  3. Does vodka work as a disinfectant?  4. Tutu Artists post production wish list for the costume mistresses and wardrobe managers.  We promise to keep you laughing.

Disclaimer:  We do discuss the use of alcohol on costumes and as a drink to enjoy.  

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Episode 4: 

In this episode, we discuss all things ballet bodices.  Join us as we talk about our favorite bodice styles and fabrics.  We also discuss how to select bodice designs for dancers and how bodice design can lead to greater inclusion of all dancers.  

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Casey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook at Tide Water Dancerwear. 

Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshop

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Episode 3: 

In this episode, we discuss tips, tricks, treats and Franken-patterning.  Find out our favorite sewing tools.

Resources:

Books:

Aldrich, Winifred. Metric Pattern Cutting. 3rd ed., Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1994

Alm, Sara. Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method : Customize Fitting Shells to Create Garments in Any Style. Creative Publishing International, 2017.

Joseph-Armstrong, Helen, et al. Patternmaking for Fashion Design. Illustrated by Kathryn Hagen and Vincent James Maruzzi, Fifth edition., Prentice Hall, 2010.

Bergh, René. Make Your Own Patterns. New Holland, 1997.

Sewing with an Overlock. C. DeCosse, 1989.

Sewing for Children. Cy DeCosse, Inc., 1988.

Kent Harrison, Mary. How to Dress Dancers. Dance Books, 1998.

Ingham, Rosemary., et al. The Costume Technician’s Handbook : a Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Technicians. [Rev. ed.]., Heinemann, 1992.

“Tailoring (Singer Sewing Reference Library).” Wilson Library Bulletin, vol. 68, no. 3, H.W. Wilson Co, 1993, p. 120–.

Veblen, Sarah. The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting. Creative Pub. International, 2012.

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Casey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook at Tide Water Dancerwear. 

Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshop

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Episode 2: All Things Nutcracker

In this episode, we discuss all things Nutcracker.  We talk about what we wish directors and individuals who manage the costumes for companies would do to prepare for a production of the Nutcracker.  We also discuss our favorite costumes to make, some personal stories of our connection to Nutcracker and how to deal with fitting costumes to many dancers.  Join us as we prepare for the Season of Sugarplums!

Resources:

The Hard Nut from the Mark Morris Dance Group

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Nutcracker information

Berks Ballet Theatre Nutcracker information

New York Public Library: Barbara Karinska (A summary of who Barbara Karinska is and some images of costumes)

New York Public Library (images of Karinska costumes)

How to Contact Us:

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Casey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook at Tide Water Dancerwear. 

Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshop

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Episode 1: Let’s Talk Tutus

In this episode, we discuss the 3 main types of tutus and some of the design elements we use when creating them.  We will talk about the differences between classical, belle, and romantic tutus, what is dagging or scalloping, what are basques, and more!

We even discuss some common language used by tutu artists and designers.

Resources:

New York Public Library: Barbara Karinska (A summary of who Barbara Karinska is and some images of costumes)

New York Public Library (images of Karinska costumes)

Pointe Magazine: A Brief History of Tutus, From the Romantic Era to Today (Published December 21, 2020)

How to Contact Us:

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Angela online at southerntutus.com  and instagram @southerntutus1

Casey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook at Tide Water Dancerwear. 

Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshop

Reach out to us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas by direct message, comment or by email at [email protected]