Dancers, visiting to try on costumes, will be asked to come prepared with tights and, ideally, a lightweight camisole leotard to wear under the tutu.
This particular tutu was based on patterns cut for several young Royal Ballet Associates aged 9/10 years.
It would fit a child of or near to the measurements:
Height (approx.) 50- 54"
Bust 21"- 23"
Waist 19"- 21"
Diaphragm 20"- 22"
High hip 22.5"- 24.5"
Low Hip (Widest) 24.5"- 25.5"
Full girth (approx.) - 44"
These are "true" measurements, not allowing for any ease, as with normal day clothes.
Small adjustments only, (movement of shoulder and leg elastics, hooks,etc), can be undertaken and will not be charged for. Tutus can always more reasonably be taken in than let out!
If you are inspired by the design, but the measurements are not suitable, this tutu can be constructed as a made-to-measure order for an additional fee. (This reflects the time spent constructing and fitting a toile to the dancer's own measurements, to obtain a perfect fit). This will only be possible if fabrics and embellishments are still available. The "off-the peg" tutus will mainly be one-offs and will incorporate unique and individual trims, fabrics and embellishments which cannot always be repeated.
Ready-to-Wear (including "while-you-wait"alterations only, one visit and immediate payment): £495
Made-to-Measure - similar design, if fabrics still exist - (including toile fitting, two visits and
50% deposit up front): £700
