Creating Your Order
Contact Me
The first step to creating your custom tutu, bodice or tiara is contacting Angela at southerntutus1@gmail.com. The following details should be inlcuded in your initial email.
Type of costume you need, providing photo example if possible
Date that costume is needed
Age, height and leotard size of your dancer
Your location (used for shipping purposes only)
Pricing and Payment
Pricing is variable based on the style, materials, size and how quickly the order must be fullfilled.
Payment is completed securely using Venmo.
For costumes and large orders, we require a 50% deposit before cutting begins.
For tiaras and dancewear we require payment in full upfront.
SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED IN PRICES.
Measurements
Measurements are crucial in all costume construction. After you have created your order with me I must have your dancer's measurements before I can start cutting fabrics.Within our first email, I will provide further instructions for costume/ style specific measurements.
*I am always available to video chat while you measure if you prefer**
Measuring Fitted Bodice and Classical Tutu
Email me For tutu with bodice, sleeves, romantic skirt etc.
Measuring for Stretch
See image to the left for guide, we require each measurement depicted in the photo, and may need more depending on costume specifics.
Measuring for Men
Measuring Full Body: for tutu with bodice, sleeves, romantic skirt, etc...
Measuring for Classical or Bell Tutu
Measuring for Classical Non-Stretch Bodice
Selecting your Style, Fabrics and Trims
See our Tutu Options and Bodice Styles page for information on available styles, finishes.
Need help organizing the details? Click here for a guide to selecting the style, fabric, and finishes for your order : Building Your Tutu (edit this document to allow customer to literally fill it out for mom).
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