Construction Details:

I made the tutu for my final project in Beginning Costume Construction at Auburn my freshman year. I used a hand-illustrated guide from a master tutu maker that my professor had on file... possibly from the 70s or 80s. XD It's a great resource, although it doesn't come with any patterns. Their are 12 layers in the tutu, which MUST be constructed with a specific tutu net, not just any "stiff" tulle you can find at JoAnn's. I ordered mine from tutu.com, an excellent resource for tutu-making. Hours and hours of sewing and ruffling go into tutu-making, so good luck to all who take up the task! :)

The bodice was (poorly) drafted by me as an attempt to create something "accurate" to Tutu's design. Looking back, I wish I'd been accurate to BALLET (like my professor wanted), but I was too blinded by anime-accuracy to care. I'd love to remake the basque and bodice to this costume one day, and also tack the skirt, which I kept natural and full, because I thought that made it look more like the anime. XD;; Even if I do look a little too old to be cosplaying Princess Tutu these days...

Personal Thoughts:

I felt guilty because most of the Princess Tutu cosplayers provide a lot more information about how they constructed their tutus, so here's my attempt to also be helpful. ^^

I've been dancing since I was 5, so before anyone shares their concerns about standing en pointe, know that I started pointe at 11 or 12, so I'm good! Haven't broken an ankle yet. ;)

Worn on Saturday at Anime Central 2007 for the masquerade with WeGo4CoconutBubbleSex Cosplay. Worn again at Anime Expo 2007.

How was the wig colored?

Sharpie spray bottle dyed

Styling Notes

Used 2 peach sharpies cut up and dropped into a travel-size spray bottle full of alcohol. Let it set overnight, then sprayed the color throughout the wig and brushed it in.

Wig Review

I put the wig in a low bun, according to the style of romantic ballets like Giselle, since I didn't want to cut the wig short and Princess Tutu's hair probably doesn't suddenly transform into a pixie cut when she becomes Princess Tutu. XD I didn't do any hard styling (save for the antennae/ahoge), and just left the bangs soft and natural, although looking back, I wish I'd cut them a little fuller than I did.

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