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Title: Unusual fabric
Post by: Heikedog on August 11, 2017, 15:30:52 PM

Does anyone know what kind of fabric is on the plate of this tutu?  It looks like circles of different sizes. I tried Google and found "3D tulle" that looks like of like it, but I only found butterflies and flowers.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: BrendaP on August 11, 2017, 20:05:03 PM

To me it looks as though it's a flocked tulle.

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: b15erk on August 11, 2017, 21:20:20 PM

I agree  with Brenda, but, it looks to me as if silk rose petals have been added as well.

Jessie

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: Heikedog on August 11, 2017, 21:49:54 PM

Thanks!

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: UttaRetch on August 11, 2017, 21:50:04 PM

The photo is taken from the Royal Ballet's production of Don Quixote.  You can see more pictures here (https://alicepennefatherdancephotography.wordpress.com/the-royal-ballet/don-quixote-the-royal-ballet-2014/).  It is a beautiful costume and I should image quite expensive to recreate. 

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: BrendaP on August 11, 2017, 22:30:08 PM

Looking at one of the other photos in UttaRech's link of that tutu
https://alicepennefatherdancephotography.wordpress.com/the-royal-ballet/don-quixote-the-royal-ballet-2014/#jp-carousel-3603 (https://alicepennefatherdancephotography.wordpress.com/the-royal-ballet/don-quixote-the-royal-ballet-2014/#jp-carousel-3603)
I take back what I said about flock fabric.  This one's a clearer image and it looks like separate flowers glued/stitched to the fabric.  Hours of work!

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: UttaRetch on August 12, 2017, 07:58:36 AM

I found this

(http://i.imgur.com/wgO2MAd.jpg)

embellished net, so you can begin your project Heikedog.  :D

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: b15erk on August 12, 2017, 09:00:17 AM

That's beautiful UR! Probably have to mortgage the house though :)

Jessie

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: Heikedog on August 12, 2017, 12:37:51 PM

You guys are awesome!!  I may have to rethink even the simplified version I had in mind for my 12yo! I have neither the skills nor the time for something that complex. DD asked for something similar for Queen of the Dryads.  :S

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: Catllar on August 12, 2017, 13:50:43 PM

I need them both!!  The alibaba and the don quixote!
 :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: Heikedog on August 12, 2017, 14:21:16 PM

This is a bargain on Etsy at $20 US per yard.  I think it would work.  Still considering whether I'm up to the challenge, but there's enough time between now and YAGP in February to screw up and start over several times!   :D :D :D

Title: Re: Unusual fabric
Post by: CarolC on August 12, 2017, 17:22:24 PM

Isn't that pretty! This is another option for an embroidered net - from China, but not too hideously expensive and not too dissimilar to theirs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Yard-Guipure-Flower-Embroidered-Lace-Fabric-3D-Wedding-Bridal-Lace-Fabric-51-/222576878214?hash=item33d29da286:g:tE4AAOSwg0pZY5ZF

or this which isn't as heavily flowered but more 3-D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Yard-Embroidery-3D-Chiffon-Flowers-Lace-Fabric-Wedding-Bridal-Dres-51-Width-/282331289771?var=&hash=item41bc4198ab:m:m1FzU2bSOLz3YEUxgmZfQ1A

 :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: