How to Make a No-Sew Costume of a Strawberry Shortcake Tutu
If your little girl loves the character of Strawberry Shortcake, consider putting together a costume for her next Halloween party. You can make a Strawberry Shortcake costume with a tutu-inspired skirt, using a no-sew method that is simple even for those who aren't handy with a needle. Plus, you can rest assured your child will have an outfit that no other kid will be sporting. In no time, your little one will look as sweet as pie.
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Dye a white leotard or bathing suit, using a box of red fabric dye. Mix the dye bath according to the box's instructions, then let the garment soak for an hour. Ring it out, wash it and dry it.
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Cover the leotard with small black dots, using a black permanent marker, to make it look like a strawberry with seeds.
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Cut a piece of elastic that is about the length of the distance around your child's waist. Glue the ends together to make a loop of elastic.
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Cut up a piece of green tulle into strips, so you have about four dozen strips that are about 12 inches long and 1 inch wide. Tie each strip onto the elastic, making a knot at the center of the strip so the ends fall down under the elastic. Continue until all the strips are on the elastic, fanning out like a tutu.
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Cut out a strawberry shape from a piece of red felt. Make the strawberry about 4 inches tall. Use a stencil to trace the image onto the felt if you can't draw in freehand. Glue the strawberry to a headband.
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