Things You'll Need:
- Tulle (amount varies)
- Scissors
- Ribbon (Optional)
- 1-inch wide elastic (amount varies)
- Embellishments
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Step 1
These instructions work for a tutu that will fit a little girl size 7/8. If you are making any other size, the amounts will be different and you will just have to play around with them.
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Step 2
Cut 50 strips of tulle 16 inches long (shorter or longer is okay, too). If you are using a roll of tulle, just keep it the width it already is. If you're using a bolt, cut it about 6-8inches wide -- it's up to you, really. If you are using two colors, you can do 25 of each or you can do 35 one color 15 another color. If you are using more than two colors, they math is pretty easy.
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Step 3
Measure the waist of the person you're making the tutu for. Take off 3 inches from that measurement unless you are going to tie the elastic in a discreet knot at the back to keep it together. I use a stapler to make my tutus. I just staple the elastic together with three staples. Once the elastic is connected in some way, continue on to the next step.
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Step 4
Tie the tulle onto the elastic one piece at a time. Place the middle of the tulle on the elastic, and tie it just like the first step of tying your shoes. Pull the 'knot' towards the bottom of the elastic so the tulle flows like it should.
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Step 5
It's just that easy!Continue until the entire elastic waist band is covered. You can add a big ribbon bow at the back (or front) if you'd like, but I don't prefer it so I don't make them this way. You can also add embellishments with a hot glue gun, such as butterflies or rhinestones. You can also spray the entire tutu with glitter for a finishing touch.
