Tutu, two dresses in one

Attendees at the Esquimalt Harvest of the Arts got a sneak peek at costumes for Peter and the Wolf

Pamela Martin of Éla design shows off her custom-designed tutus during the Esquimalt Harvest of the Arts event Sunday at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.

Pamela Martin of Éla design shows off her custom-designed tutus during the Esquimalt Harvest of the Arts event Sunday at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.

Two of the dresses created by designer Pamela Martin of Éla design were made specifically for the performance of Peter and the Wolf, coming up on Nov. 5 at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St.

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