does any one have a recipe for stiiffening an old ballet tutu
2006-06-16 08:22:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
starch, hairspray, freezing water
2006-06-16 14:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♥vegetarian♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Newspaper much of the time. It is lovely and crisp, and so rustley and crumpley.
2014-05-27 21:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Stiffen A Tutu
2017-01-20 19:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Douse the tutu in starch, it has always worked for me. Make sure to re-apply the starch freguently (right when the old starch dries). You could also tack the layers of the tutu together in various places- making sure that the material will remain in place. Good luck!
2006-06-16 18:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starch works well, but always remember to hang the tutu upside down (basically hanging it from the crotch-part) when in storage. That way it doesn't sag after a period of non-use.
2006-06-19 03:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by Elzanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that sugar water is very good for stiffening crochet and tulle. Just be sure to completely dissove the sugar and use quite a bit with the water.
2006-06-28 18:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by hemetite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starch
2006-06-16 08:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by Muse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add stronger tulle inbetween the layers. This will help make it stand up and not be droopy. Also make sure to hang your tu-tu upside down. Makes them "poofier" longer!
2006-06-19 17:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by ballerinagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash and then put starch on it, then let air dry.
2006-06-27 09:08:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy spray on starch, it's pretty quick drying and easier than soaking it.
2006-06-17 02:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kendra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋