How to Measure for a Tutu – Lee Ann Torrans
Measurements
Before cutting fabric take the dancer’s measurements. Measure the waist, the upper hip, the lower hip, and the stride. When taking measurements remember that the foundation of the tutu, the lycra lining must fit snuggly. The dancer must feel secure in the tutu. The outer fabric can have a bit more give. How a dancer feels in the costume is as important as how the costume looks. The interior of the costume should fit like a second skin and serve as the foundation for the outer costume which will have more ‘give.’
Measure from the waist, the widest part of the hips and the front waist, through the crotch to the back waist.
A close fitting ease allowance allows 1 7/8ths inch to the total measurement.
A 34 inch upper hip would be 35 7/8ths total width.
A good seam allowance is 5/8ths of an inch. This means add 5/8ths inch added to both sides of each seam.
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Hallo Lee Ann
Thank you so much for this wonderful site. When I started making tutus for my daughter she was only 3 and nothing was available. So with lots of trial and error I struggled through. She is now 17 and this will most probably be the last one. I will be trying your way and will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks
Inge-Marie