Leotard Lab 2 (6hr PRIVATE LESSON)

You've mastered the basics, now it's time to have some fun with design!

Leotard Lab 2 builds on the skills learnt in Leotard Lab 1 and introduces more detailed and creative elements of leotard construction. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create your very own multi-design leotard featuring princess seams, contrasting colours (top and bottom) and a mesh front panel.

You'll work with a Tutu Palazzo leotard pattern and learn how to incorporate these design elements into your garment while continuing to develop your stretch sewing, pattern cutting and garment construction skills.

Whether you choose bold contrasting colours or a more subtle combination, you'll have the opportunity to personalise your leotard and create something completely your own.

Class Duration: 6 hours (10am-4pm)

Prerequisites

Leotard Lab 2 builds directly on the skills taught in Leotard Lab 1.

Before attending, you must have completed Leotard Lab 1 or have equivalent experience constructing a basic stretch leotard independently.

You should be confident with:

• Constructing a basic stretch leotard from a pattern
• Working with stretch fabrics
• Using a sewing machine independently
• Using an overlocker independently with stretch fabrics
• Cutting stretch fabrics accurately
• Applying elastic to a garment
• Understanding the construction process of a basic leotard
• Troubleshooting basic sewing and construction issues

You must have sewn a basic stretch leotard before attending this class.

This class is not designed to revisit the fundamentals of leotard construction. Instead, you'll be building on your existing skills and focusing on more detailed design and construction techniques.

If you haven't yet made a basic leotard, we recommend starting with Leotard Lab 1 first.

• Leotard Lab 1 - CLASS
• Leotard Lab 1 - PRIVATE LESSON

Meet Your Teacher

This class is led by Deanne Cessario - Founder & Head Creative of Tutu Palazzo.

Deanne holds a Bachelor of Education, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has over 20 years of teaching experience. With extensive experience creating luxury dancewear and stage costumes, Deanne brings professional industry knowledge into every lesson.

Her passion is helping students understand the techniques behind beautifully finished garments while building confidence in their own creative abilities.

What You'll Learn

This 6-hour hands-on private lesson will build on your existing leotard construction skills and introduce more detailed design techniques, including:

• Working with a more detailed leotard pattern
• Understanding and constructing princess seams
• Cutting and joining multiple pattern pieces accurately
• Working with contrasting fabric colours (if you wish)
• Incorporating mesh into the front of a leotard
• Maintaining accurate seam matching across multiple panels
• Creating neat, professional finishes
• Applying your existing stretch sewing and overlocking skills to more detailed designs
• Building confidence creating your own unique dancewear designs

Throughout the day, you'll work through the construction process step-by-step to create your own detailed leotard.

What's Included

• Full-day workshop from 10am – 4pm
• One-on-one professional tuition with Deanne Cessario
• Tutu Palazzo leotard pattern
• Choice of standard size range
• Fabric for your leotard from our current stock
• Choice of contrasting fabric colours
• Mesh for your front panel
• Elastic and required sewing materials
• Use of sewing machines and overlockers
• All required equipment
• Your completed handmade leotard to take home
• Take-home summary notes

What You'll Leave With

By the end of Leotard Lab 2, you'll have created your very own detailed dance leotard incorporating multiple design elements.

Your finished leotard can feature:

• Princess seams
• A contrasting top and bottom
• A mesh front panel

You'll have developed your confidence working with more complex pattern pieces, multiple fabrics and detailed construction techniques.

Most importantly, you'll have the skills to begin experimenting with your own creative leotard designs and apply these techniques to future dancewear projects.

Is This Class Right For Me? 

This class is perfect for you if you:

• Have completed Leotard Lab 1
• Have previously sewn a basic stretch leotard independently
• Are confident working with stretch fabrics
• Can independently use both a sewing machine and overlocker
• Want to move beyond basic leotard construction
• Want to learn how to incorporate more detailed design elements into dancewear
• Are ready to experiment with colour, panels and mesh
• Want to develop your confidence creating your own leotard designs

Not sure if you're ready?

If you haven't yet sewn a basic stretch leotard, we recommend starting with Leotard Lab 1 before booking this class.

Why Learn with Tutu Palazzo?

Learn from a professional costume atelier specialising in luxury dancewear and stage costumes.

With over 20 years of experience creating beautiful garments for dancers, Tutu Palazzo brings real industry knowledge into every class.

You'll learn the techniques used in professional costume construction while receiving personalised guidance in a supportive and creative environment, giving you the skills and confidence to continue creating your own dancewear.