I teach my students to make their own leotards that are comfortable and custom-fit to their body shape! All seams but one are enclosed, making the neck, arm, and leg holes much softer and eliminating the red, irritated marks left in the skin after dancing in a regular leotard. I start from the very beginning, showing my students step-by-step how to take their own measurements, draft a basic leotard pattern, create new leotard designs based off of that pattern, choose fabrics, and finally cut out and sew their leotards.

Typical leotards have a lot of exposed stitching inside that digs into and irritates the skin.


Tia's Leos are completely lined and have smooth, double-needle stitching against the skin and the rest of the stitching between the outside and the lining.


Hi, I’m Tia!

I am a dancer and a seamstress, and I'm revolutionizing dancewear by creating leotards that are as comfy as your athleticwear. I believe that dancers are athletes, and they deserve comfortable, supportive clothing. I also believe in eliminating the idea that beauty is pain where it doesn't have to be. I can't make your pointe shoes comfier, but I can definitely help you with your leotards!