Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi guys I'm getting quite into this tutu making lark and thought you might like to see the results of our latest commission? It's from a photo we were sent for a young teenager. She wanted a tutu with bolero and sleeves but didn't want it to be limited to one role, so it's removable to reveal a traditional sugar plum underneath! Only problem is my "paste" action isn't adding the photo!!! What a tease! Any ideas? Lol xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I can paste the link to the picture on my Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/justballetuk/posts/632432243490795 Mods, if this isn't allowed, please feel free to remove 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Absolutely stunning, I've seen most of the others you've made as I follow you on Twitter but not been on there recently, they are all lovely - not sure which is my favourite - may be this one. I hadn't quite grasped that you were making these yourself i thought you were designing them and getting someone else to make them. Desperately trying to get non dd into making tutus, she likes sewing, understands corsets but I've not got her there yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow Sheila I just think that's pretty stunning!!! It's the sort of task that if I was put in a room and asked to do would actually have to have the help of the fairies and elves or would slowly waste away though if it was in a castle I might be tempted to jump from the battlements!! How long do you work on something like that and it must have involved quite a bit of hand sewing. It really is beautiful what a skill!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi Sheila Best show me your full capability for customisation when I see you next Wednesday, it looks gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Thank you I don't make them all Porthesia, when we first started I was having tutus made for us and shipped in. The supplier then doubled their prices in 6 months, so I realised we needed something more sustainable... My mother was a designer and so I've always been surrounded by the hum of the machine and lots of fabrics, so as i grew up I learnt through immersion! However I love the idea of being locked in a tower with my machine Lin! That's my idea of heaven but then I'd need a handsome prince to bring me supplies, Johnny Depp woul do fine Keep trying with your non DD Porthesia, I'm hoping my non DD may show an interest too....we worked on a gcse textiles project yesterday and discussed her final piece, but it won't be a tutu! I've never counted the hours they take, but I guess this one must have been about 30, including design and pondering time! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It's very nice Sheila. I have been making tutus for eight years now, if you want to 'talk tutu' anytime pm me! X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda-w Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Me too...I've made a few and have recently been on a course to tweak my skills ... As I'm starting to feel more confident I'm getting more and more into it now :-) I'm like you Sheila I would gladly just sit and sew all day :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well, you know we love your tutus Sheila! For those who didn't know, my avatar is my DD wearing the tutu that Sheila made her for Christmas The latest one is another gorgeous creation! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Sugar Plum Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow Sheila that is stunning. Your customer is one lucky dancer with excellent taste. My only problem now is to find a good excuse for ordering a tutu. I wish I had a performance coming up in need of a professional tutu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Really beautiful Sheila x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I wish I had a performance coming up in need of a professional tutu They are like shoes, a ballerina cant have too many tutu’s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I love your tutu's Sheila and always keep up to date on Facebook. Do you do commissions without fittings as living in the North it would be a long journey? DD will need a new competition tutu in the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Completely agree Michelle, although I'd quite happily have all the ones I make hanging in my walls at home! This is the first commission I've done without a fitting as the dance is also from the north - I've tried to build in as much flexibility as possible and if it works then all systems are go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Sheila-I absolutely loved the white tutu with the roses on,then on ballet forum I noticed a members profile picture wearing it! Very jealous! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've seen it on Facebook, it's clever how you can completely change the style of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Personally I hate making anything with net!!! On the other hand I love working with Lycra and making leotards and all in ones. Wish I had the patience to make something that beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Ah Kathy I love working with net and hate working with Lycra!!! We should team up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Do u make them to measure Sheila ? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yes we do Inbox me if you need more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Ok - may just do that soon x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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