Presale Atelier Sketch
This illustration represents a Tidewater Atelier design concept, depicting a classical performance tutu to be hand-crafted upon order using professional tutu-making techniques.
The bodice is designed in high-quality performance Lycra, shaped with classical seam lines to support movement and durability on stage. This design will be available in a range of color options, allowing the costume to be tailored to repertoire or studio requirements. White lace appliqué trim is used as the standard decorative element for this design category, providing contrast and cohesion across all colorways.
 Tulle "classical cuff" gathered sleeve accessories soften the arm line while maintaining a clean silhouette.
The tutu skirt is constructed with multiple layers of professional tutu net, carefully balanced for structure and lift. White lace appliqués and subtle hand-placed embellishments are distributed across the skirt to add texture and visual interest while preserving clarity of line and stage readability.
This artwork is not a photograph of a finished costume.
It is a watercolor couture rendering intended to communicate silhouette, proportion, and decorative direction. As each costume is made by hand, variations in net layering, and appliqué placement are natural and expected while remaining faithful to the approved design.
The final costume will be constructed from this atelier sketch, interpreted through Tidewater Dancewear’s established performance and couture construction methods.
 
Design Authority & Final Construction
Tidewater Dancewear retains full artistic and construction authority over all finished garments.
This atelier rendering represents the approved design direction, while final details may be refined during fabrication to ensure proper balance, materials compatibility, and professional performance standards.
Once a design is approved and construction begins, the finished costume is completed according to Tidewater’s couture methods and does not operate as a client-directed, step-by-step custom build.
 
For measurements please choose from the options below.  If you require additional information to be sent to the atelier, please email us at tidewaterdancewear@gmail.com