How to Make a Fairy Tutu
Making your own fairy tutu turns a simple outfit into a fairy costume for Halloween or just for everyday play. Fairy tutus can be made to fit newborn babies as well as older children and adults. Colored tulle fabric is used to design the fluffy tutu along with embellishments to create a customized fairy tutu for your little girl. Making your own tutus saves you money compared to pricey store bought ones. Start your own craft business making fairy tutus.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Wrap the elastic around the waist of the person you are making the tutu for. Subtract 2 inches from the waist size and cut the elastic with scissors. The elastic will stretch as you tie on the tulle.
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Overlap about 1 inch of the ends of the elastic. Sew the ends of the elastic together using the needle and thread. Sew a couple rows to strengthen the seams. Slide the elastic over something round to keep it from sliding around while you work, such as a paper towel roll or your thigh.
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Cut several strips of tulle fabric to be 16 inches in length and 6 inches wide. The more tulle you use, the fuller the fairy tutu will be. This will make it more fluffy. You will need around 60 strips of tulle or more.
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Fold a tulle strip in half lengthwise and slide it onto the elastic. Cross the ends of tulle together and bring one end through the resultingloop to make a knot. The tulle will squeeze the elastic as you make knots with each strip. Continue tying on the strips of tulle all the way around the elastic.
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Tie a strip of ribbon onto the tutu and make a bow where the sewn part of the elastic is. Your fairy tutu is now ready to wear.
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Tips & Warnings
Glue on sequins, puff balls or other small embellishments to customize your fairy tutu. You can add an artificial flower to the tutu instead of a ribbon if you like.
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