How to Dress a Dancer Notes

How to Dress Dancers by Mary Kent Harrison.
I will be getting this book because it has lots of useful information and tips about dressing physical preformers in general plus tutus.
Key Notes:-
-Leotards  
~Make waist measurements wider than normal in the front and back so as it fit better when darted.
~Shape front into groin crease and up to the hip at the side but go lower at the back.
~Centre back as the opening, close with hook and bars. Shape and add to as required for design.
~For male versions, fasten at shoulders if fabric has no give. No centre back pattern.

-Bodices
~Use basic bodice measurements (see pattern cutting book).
~Double layers can be used to add to the design such as cut aways such as for tradition bodices.
~Lacing on corsage. Pin and tack corners under the braid. Machine down braid, over lacing andd all will be secured.
~Use boning for structual support.
~Add draping etc onto basic bodice block. 
~ Look up National Costume Bodices for ideas.

~The underarm seams are as high as possible under the arms. Very little head of the sleeve. Check sleeves are ok with movement using first and second positions.

-Skirts
~Make a fitting belt of white petersham 1 and 1/2 wide, close with two hook and eyes. Helps to see shape of skirt on the stand and to hold structure on the person.
~Cut in four pieces for empire line.
~When doing layered skirt cut on stand.

-Petticoat
~Cut from cotton or nylon for a circular skirt.
~Don't attach to petersham band until frills and laces are added.
~Mark on the required number of frills for the circle shirt. Cute net to the required lengths and arrange on shirt, gathered as required. Make sure all layers reach the end of the circle shirt. 
 
-Decorations
~Add decorations to the garment before attaching seams together.
~Always buy extra to make sure it covers the garment without being tight.
 
-Tutus 
~Make sure the tutu lies parallel to the floor.
~Always cut bodice and basque in cotton.
~Bodice cut in 8 pieces, boned.
~(See book for full details, very clear explication of how to put a tutu together. Also has an explication of romantic tutus as well.)
~Romantic tutus have 4 net layers.