A few of my readers have written and asked me how to make a tutu. I got directions from a website, and I was just going to put a link, but when I went to the page, it had been deleted. So I will do my best to explain!
Materials:
6 inch rolled tulle (probably 2 rolls)
7/8 inch no-roll elastic
Measure your little darling's waist and cut that exact measurement in the 7/8 in. elastic. (If for some reason you got 1 in. no-roll elastic, add an inch to the measurement.) Overlap about an inch and sew it closed to form the waist band. The 7/8 in. will stretch to accomodte the overlap.
Decide how long you want your tutu. Ainslee's and Ava's skirt tutus were both 9-10 inches long, and Ava's tutu dress was 15 inches long. Cut strips of tulle 2 inches longer than double your desired length. For example for the 9 inch skirt, I cut 20 inch strips.
Then simply double-knot the tulle onto the elastic. Do not pull the knot completely tights against the elastic; I keep a finger between the tulle and elastic to keep the elastic from stretching out too much.
If you want an extra poofy tutu, use two strips of tulle, instead of one, each time you tie a knot.
If you want a satin ribbon around the waist, you'll need at least 3 yards of 1 1/2 inch satin ribbon. Leave enough for a tail and wrap the ribbon around each knot. Be sure to heat seal the ends to keep them from fraying.
Feel free to ask any questions. Give it a try! It's so easy, and they turn out so cute!
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3 comments:
Thanks for the tips! I thought you had to sew to make them. I may try to make one for Maddie to wear to dance.
Nope...the only sewing is to close the waistband. The directions said you could use an upholstry needle, but I just used my mom's sewing machine.
the waist you wrap ribbon around the knots? i want to know how to add the ribbion for the waist.
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