Tutus that Dance
hosted by
Bay Pointe BALLET
SEMINAR INFORMATION
South San Francisco  June 15 - 20, 2014
 CALENDAR - page 2
 REGISTRATION INFORMATION - page 2
 SEMINAR INFORMATION - page 3
 LOCATION and HOTEL INFORMATION - page 3
 CLASS BY LIST - pages 4
 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - pages 5-6
 WHAT TO BRING AND CLASS FABRICS/SUPPLIES - pages 6-7-8
 WHO TO CONTACT - page 8
 PAYMENT INFORMATION - page 8
DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE  CONTACT SUZANNE FOR THIS INFORMATION
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SEMINAR INFORMATION
1. Please be aware that children and or visitors are not allowed to attend unless they are
registered for the class.
2. You may only be in the meeting room on the days that you are registered.
3. Classes start at 8:00 a.m.
4. Please be on time for all classes. We do not have additional time for latecomers to
catch up to the rest of the class.
5. We MUST be out of the meeting room on time each evening. Class times will be posted
upon arrival. Please have your area cleaned up and be ready to leave by the posted
time each day.
6. You may leave all your projects, sewing machines, etc. in the meeting room overnight.
The meeting room will be securely locked each night when we have cleared the room
for the evening.
7. We encourage you to use the information you will learn, but appreciate you giving
credit to those who have provided it.
8. Patterns are copyrighted. All rights are reserved.
9. Any patterns you receive at the seminar or purchase from our website entitles you to
make as many items from the pattern as you like for personal or business use. Please
do not sell, reproduce, or give copies of the pattern(s) to others.
Thank you
LOCATION
Bay Pointe BALLET
271 Wattis Way
South San Francisco, CA, 94080
HOTEL INFORMATION
(For those from out of town and/or interested students)
We will be contacting some HOTELS in the area and will email information regarding
accommodations as soon as it is available.
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CLASS BY LIST
Multiple classes will be held on some days.
Please do not sign up for classes held at the same time.
BODICE 101
ADVANCE
BODICE
Sunday, June 15 – Monday, June 16 (2 days)
8am - 5pm*
$425
Optional: KIT $50
Sunday, June 15 – Monday, June 16 (2 days)
8am - 5pm*
$450
Optional: KIT will be determined on individual choices
(This class is open only to those who have completed "basic" classes,
or those who have approval.)
CLASSICAL
SKIRT 101
Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19 (3 days)
8am - 5pm*
$625
Optional: KIT $65
ADVANCE
CLASSICAL
SKIRT
Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19 (3 days)
8am - 5pm*
$625
Optional: KIT $65
EMBELLISHING
TECHNIQUE AND
PROJECTS
Friday, June 20 (1 day)
8am - 5pm*
$275
TECHNIQUE supplies included.
You will be contacted about PROJECT supplies needed.
All classes include a pattern whether you purchase a "kit" or "bring your own".
Notes are also included for each class.
*Classroom remains open until 8pm on some days. Times will be posted upon arrival.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BODICE $425 (2 days)
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Learn how to build a bodice from start to finish.
Class includes the basics of "what you need to know", "how to alter a bodice pattern" and "how
to fit a dancer".
Construction steps: Including all about fabric, supply and notion options (lining types, boning,
casings)
Finishing: Hand sewing, hooks and bars, elastics, and how to attach the bodice to the basque
You'll have a completed bodice when done, and knowledge about when, why, and how to.
o Pattern SIZES: Adult - A, B, C Girls - 6, 8, 10
Purchase KITS (includes fabric, lining, boning, casing, hooks, petersham waistband)
o KIT $50
 KITS: Fabric and Color options
o Bengaline: white, ivory, light pink, light blue, red, lilac
Or “BRING YOUR OWN"
ADVANCE BODICE $450 (2 days)
ADVANCE CLASSICAL SKIRT $625 (3 days)
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Advance bodice, skirt construction
This class is open only to those who have completed "basic" classes, or those who have
approval.
This year is "SPANISH"
o You will be contacted about choices
CLASSICAL SKIRT $625 (3 days)
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Learn the art of the classical tutu.
Includes:
 What you need to know about net, construction, shaping, steaming, and tacking
 How to alter the pattern for fit and easy alterations
 "How to fit a dancer"
 The importance of silhouette
o Pattern SIZES: Adult - A, B, C Girls - 6, 8, 10
Purchase KITS (includes fabric, lining, English net, hooping)
o KITS $65
 KITS: Fabric and Color options
o Bengaline: white, ivory, light pink, light blue, red, lilac
Or "BRING YOUR OWN"
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EMBELISHING TECHNIQUES AND PROJECT $275 (1 day)
TECHNIQUES
 Learn what you need to know about designing for ballet, choreography, stage and lighting
 Learn secrets of "making a tutu your own"
 How to embellish with trims, laces and fabrics
 How to dye nets for color, techniques to do multi colors, and more
Dyeing (lecture/demonstration)
 Learn the importance of how to balance your design and embellishment so not to overwhelm
the dancer but instead enhance their line
 All supplies for techniques are included.
PROJECTS:
 Work on designing and embellishing your tutu
 As each design is unique, you will be contacted about some kit choices.
 Or "BRING YOUR OWN"
WHAT TO BRING AND CLASS FABRIC AND SUPPLY LIST
Please read carefully and bring all needed items for the seminar AND your classes. We do
recommend that you bring your own fabrics and supplies. For those of you who already have
fabrics and supplies, there is no sense in buying more from us.
If you have any questions about any of the items on the list or kit information,
please contact me.
WHAT TO BRING:
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Sewing machine (foot pedal, tools, extra needles, bobbins, etc.)
Overlocker/Serger - if possible (foot pedal, tools, serger/overlock threads)
Surge protector
Sewing supplies (scissors, hand sewing needles, threads, bobbins, straight pins, seam
ripper, etc.)
5. A desk lamp is recommended. Sewing area may be a bit dim for your preference.
6. Threads (regular, good quality thread to match tutu(s) color)
7. Cutting and rotary mat areas will be provided. You may wish to bring a small mat with
you if driving to the seminar.
8. Marking or tracing supplies (marking pens, tracing paper/tracing wheel, etc.)
We suggest you bring at least 2 different colors.
9. Tape measure
10. Notebooks, pens, ruler, etc.
11. Large safety pins
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CLASS FABRIC AND SUPPLY LIST:
BODICE CLASS
1. TOP OR FASHION FABRIC:
1½ yds for bodice/piping/basque
Recommended: Tight weaved, medium to heavy weight fabrics like Faille (bengaline),
jacquards, upholstery brocades, etc.
Loose weaves are more difficult to work with
2. LINING:
1+ yds coutil, twill, or drill (pre-washed to prevent and minimize shrinkage)
3. PIPING CORD
3+ yds (2-4mm size or 1/16” elastic cord)
4. BONING:
For straight seams: ¼", ⅜” white steels or ½" plastic
For curved seams: ¼" spiral boning (include tips if spiral steel boning is not precut)
5. BONING CASING
½" or ¾" (as needed to fit above bones)
6. HOOKS AND BARS
12 -15 sets of #3’s or #6’s
7. ½" ELASTIC
40" nude color or tea dyed
CLASSICAL TUTU SKIRT CLASS
1. TOP OR FASHION FABRIC:
12" for basque (if not included in bodice yardage). See BODICE CLASS above for type.
2. LINING (COUTIL, TWILL, or DRILL):
24" coutil, twill, or drill (pre wash)
3. PANTY FABRIC (non stretch):
1-1½ yds light weight cotton (batiste) or cotton blend
4. TUTU NET:
12 yds (59" english tutu net)
5. WAISTBAND:
1 yd petersham ribbon (plus 6" of 1" elastic if using stiff petersham)
or
1 yd of 1" grosgrain ribbon
6. ⅜" ELASTIC:
1½ yds
7. ½" ELASTIC:
9"
8. ½" HOOPING (optional):
80" plastic coated
1 package wide BIAS TAPE (to match net color if other than white)
9. HOOKS/BARS (optional - can do at home):
5-8 sets of #3’s or #6’s
10. LARGE SAFETY PINS
approximately 30
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11. THREAD (for gathering):
Nylon bonded or fishing line (10 lb)
12. THREAD (for tacking):
heavy-duty thread (color to match net)
13. LARGE DARNING OR DOLL NEEDLE (approximately 3")
14. RUFFLER FOOT for your sewing machine if possible
EMBELLISHING CLASS
1. You will be contacted about your individual project(s).
WHO TO CONTACT:
Suzanne Dieckmann
"Tutus that Dance"
Suzanne Dieckmann
2412 Bloomington Drive, Las Vegas NV 89134
Email:
[email protected]
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Payments can be made by CHECK or PAYPAL
CHECK:
MAKE PAYABLE TO:
MAIL TO:
Suzanne Dieckmann
Suzanne Dieckmann
2412 Bloomington Drive
Las Vegas NV 89134
PAYPAL:
[email protected]
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