How To Make A Tutu

I've made a few tutus for Sweetpea and each time, I get asked about how difficult it is to do. The great news is it is VERY simple! So, I thought I thought that I would share the directions that I use to make them. If you have a little girl, she will LOVE these.

(the tutu I made Halloween '07 so Sweetpea could be a fairy)

What you will need:

• About 2 yards of tulle in however many colors you would like to use. The more different colors you use, the fluffier your tutu will be.
• Craft scissors
• Elastic
• Satin Ribbon in a color that matches your tulle(optional)
• Embellishments (optional)

1. Lay tulle out across a large flat surface, folded in half. Cut strips between 2 and 6 inches wide, using all of the tulle. Your cuts do not have to be perfectly straight or have exact measurements.

2. Wrap elastic around child’s waist and cut where edges just meet. Overlap elastic 1-inch over the other side and either tie a knot, staple or hand stitch the elastic together.

3. Take a folded strip of tulle and place the center over the back of the elastic. Pull tulle around and through the loop in the back and tie snugly. Repeat with all tulle pieces.

4. Once all pieces are securely tied on you can spread them out more evenly.

5. If you like you can take satin ribbon and wrap it around the entire waist and make a bow in the back or add embellishments to the skirt itself like sequins, butterflies, flowers, etc.

(Sweetpea's birthday tutu)

Other resources:
GO Photography
Make Them Yourself
Cut Out and Keep