There are several variations of the modern Autumn Tutu Dresses Timeless tutu a skirt made of 10-12 layers of stiff silk sewn on to a pantie and basque at hip level. The lower, brief layers of tulle support the top layers, making them jut out from the hip.Pancake tutu this tutu is supported by a hoop as well as is really flat, with few ruffles.Platter tutu comparable to the pancake tutu but resting at the waistline instead of the hip.American tutu (likewise known as the Balanchine, Karinska or powderpuff tutu) Extremely brief ruffles of tulle are freely sewn on a pantie to give a soft result.