During this episode Casey, Emma, and Michelle talk about how they are preparing for Nutcracker. They discuss what projects they are working on and how they are approaching building soloist and corp de ballet costumes. Anyone interested in parti

Let's Talk About...Design, UNCSA, and Marissa McCullough

1 month ago 1h

After a short spring break, the makers at Tutu Artists Studio are back with a new episode.The Tutu Artists Studio sits down with Marissa McCullough, Costume Shop Manager at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Marissa sh

Let's Talk About...The Tutu Maker Network

Feb 6th, 2024 36m 5s

During this episode, Michelle and Casey talk with Nicole Roque. Nicole is the owner and creator for Nicole Elaine Tutus. We spoke with her about her personal design and what influences her in her costume design. We also have a conversation o

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Special Episode: Smash the Stash Challenge

Jan 23rd, 2024 7m 14s

Calling all Tutu Artists! Are you looking to smash your stash? Join our spring 2024 challenge. Create a ballet costume - variation of your choice - from as much fabric and embellishments as possible from your current stash. Post photos of t

Let's Talk About Business Goals

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 1m

Episode 17: During this episode, Casey, Emma, and Michelle sit down to talk about goal setting for their business. We challenged ourselves to create a few smart goals for our businesses and share those with each other. SMART is an acronym tha

Let's Talk About...Tutu Plates

Dec 19th, 2023 53m 50s

Episode 16: During this episode, Casey, Emma, and Michelle sit down to talk about making tutu plates. In this episode, our talented artists share their secrets, inspirations, and the creative process behind crafting one-of-a-kind Tutu Plates.

Special Episode: 9 Minute Nutcracker with Berks Ballet Theatre

Dec 4th, 2023 8m 44s

Step into a world of enchantment this season with Berks Ballet Theatre’s spectacular production of The Nutcracker! Join us for a mesmerizing journey as we bring Clara and her cherished Nutcracker to life through the elegance of classical ballet

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Special Episode: 9 Minute Nutcracker with Cary Ballet Conservatory

Nov 16th, 2023 18m 51s

9 Minute Nutcracker Special Episode featuring Cary Ballet Company as they present The NutcrackerImmerse yourself in the holiday spirit with Cary Ballet Conservatory’s breathtaking performance featuring original choreography, custom sets, and be

Let's Talk About Costuming with Renee Shaeffer

Nov 7th, 2023 40m

During this episode, we sit down to talk to Renee Shaeffer. Renee specializes in ballet as well as theatrical costumes. She has taken classes with the late Travis Halsey Onstage in Chicago as well as Pamala Martin of Matryoshka Tutus. Her wo

Let's Talk About...Ballets With a Twist

Oct 10th, 2023 59m 52s

Episode 14: During this episode, we sit down to talk to Catherine Zehr. Catherine is the Costume Designer for Ballet’s with a Twist. She talks to us about her inspiration for some of the costumes to Ballet’s with a Twists show Cocktail Hour.

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Bonus Episode: Let's Talk About the Importance of Always Learning

Sep 19th, 2023 26m 3s

Bonus Episode: This special bonus episode is an excerpt of a past interview with Sherry Drake. During this segment, Michelle and Sherry talk about the importance of attending classes to continue learning the art of tutu making. Whether you ar

Let's Talk About Making Tiaras with Sherry Drake

Sep 12th, 2023 38m 16s

During this episode, we sit down to talk to Sherry Drake. Sherry specializes in making tiaras. She shares some insight about the process of creating tiaras including some design strategies. You can reach Sherry on Facebook at Tiaras for Tutu

Let's Talk About Costume Managing for PNB with Meleta Buckstaff

Jul 22nd, 2023 50m 57s

During this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Meleta Buckstaff who is the costume manager for the Pacific Northwest Ballet. She discusses with an overview of how the costume shop runs including preparing for repertoire 6 and 7 an

Let's Talk About Men's Tunics

Jun 22nd, 2023 45m 7s

During this episode, we discuss a little bit of everything! Hear how we are filling the time during our slow season by making some ready-to-wear costumes and how Casey uses a raffle jar to give her inspiration. Angella shares some sweet storie

Let's Talk About Growth of Tutu.com with Claudia Folts

May 16th, 2023 1h 6m

During this episode, we sat down with Claudia Folts of tutu.com. She shared with us some stories of her dance career including her time with Harkness Ballet. Hear her story of how repairing tutus led to the creation of tutu.com. We were also

Let's Talk About Making Costumes with Tutu Maker Studio

Apr 11th, 2023 1h 4m

A great conversation with Anna Maria Genuise who is a seamstress and costume maker in London, England. She has worked with the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera in London as well as owning her own business named Tutu Maker Studio. Anna Maria’s car

Let's Talk About Costuming with Emma Wang

Mar 14th, 2023 1h 9m

Episode 6: “I love that our creations have a life when we finish them. I also love the whole process of costume making including researching the role, finding the perfect fabrics and trims, sketching, project management, sewing and building rel

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Let's Talk About Being NYC Ballet's Costume Manager with Jarod Lewis

Feb 15th, 2023 2h 11m

Our interview with Jarod Lewis is heartwarming and funny. Join us as Jarod shares his journey on how he became New York City Ballet's costume manager.

Let's Talk About Business

Jan 18th, 2023 55m 22s

In this episode, we discuss business and productivity tips that have helped us establish our businesses. Business tips: Have a place online for people to find you and see your workSeparate bank accountStandard business practicesProductivity Ti

Let's Talk About Care, Cleaning, and Storage of Ballet Costumes

Dec 27th, 2022 41m 14s

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 f

Let's Talk About Bodices

Nov 2nd, 2022 55m 10s

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

Let's Talk About Tips, Tricks, Treats, and Franken-patterning

Oct 11th, 2022 45m 26s

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, 1994Alm, Sara. Design

Let's Talk About All Things Nutcracker

Sep 13th, 2022 43m 23s

Episode 2: All Things NutcrackerIn 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 disc

Let's Talk About Tutus!

Aug 23rd, 2022 38m 33s

Episode 1: Let’s Talk TutusIn 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 sca

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