This is the pink tutu I made for the dance camp. It has a softer, droopier shape to the skirt, and the bodice has 12 pieces. I used bengaline for the bodice and basque, with sequin appliques and venice lace for decoration. This tutu as well as the next will fit about 6 different-sized people. It has to be multi-sized because of the many bodies it will need to fit.
This tutu has a fluffier appearance to the skirt. I kept this design much more simple. The gold lace was hand-dyed, as well as the black lace that overlays the burgundy accents. (In fact this is the same lace I used on the auto show dress.) I made this from black and burgundy bengaline, and the bodice has 8 pieces.
So the pilgrimage part of this blog....
I am packing up my car and driving to Richmond, Virginia for dance camp this year. I have never driven that far ever, and I just really want the experience. Plus it would be nice to avoid the whole airport thing, and be able to take as much stuff as I can fit into my car! And another cool thing is I will get to see a good friend in DC along the way. And of course, it will be awesome to have a car there.
Hopefully, it won't take me nearly as long to write the next blog.... And hopefully I don't leave the tutus at home.....