The ballet net I use is quite stiff and in a 10 layer tutu doesn’t really require hooping but I always put in a hoop casing in case the tutu needs a lift later down the track
Thank you for this!!!
I’ve been sewing for 37 years and am taking on building a classical tutu for my daughter’s pointe solo. How did I not know about this fishing line trick before! I started gathering my netting last night with this method. You have forever changed my life!!!
Yes the fishing line trick was a real eye opener for me too. I use cheap 30lb fishing line that I buy online for about $AUD4 for 500m. Buy a bright colour so that it’s easier to see in your gathered net. I also use a cording foot on my machine to help guide the fishing line into the centre so that I don’t have to watch it.
It’s a great technique. I use 30lb monofilament line. If it’s too thick it’s a bit hard to remove, too thin and it cuts your hands when you remove it. Good Luck!
Thank you for this!!!
I’ve been sewing for 37 years and am taking on building a classical tutu for my daughter’s pointe solo. How did I not know about this fishing line trick before! I started gathering my netting last night with this method. You have forever changed my life!!!
Hi Julie,
Yes the fishing line trick was a real eye opener for me too. I use cheap 30lb fishing line that I buy online for about $AUD4 for 500m. Buy a bright colour so that it’s easier to see in your gathered net. I also use a cording foot on my machine to help guide the fishing line into the centre so that I don’t have to watch it.
cheers
B
It’s a great technique. I use 30lb monofilament line. If it’s too thick it’s a bit hard to remove, too thin and it cuts your hands when you remove it. Good Luck!