There are a number of variations of the contemporary Birthday Tutu Dresses For Baby Girl Classical tutu a skirt made of 10-12 layers of tight silk sewn on a pantie and also basque at hip level. The lower, short layers of silk sustain the top layers, making them protruded from the hip.Pancake tutu this tutu is sustained by a hoop and is very flat, with few ruffles.Platter tutu similar to the pancake tutu but resting at the waist rather than the hip.American tutu (also known as the Balanchine, Karinska or powderpuff tutu) Extremely short ruffles of tulle are loosely sewn on to a pantie to give a soft effect.