- Bare elastic...still need 1-2 yards to finish.
quick 'n dirty no sew tutu
I am calling this the "quick 'n dirty no sew tutu"...oh, and can I add 'cheap'?
1. Cut elastic to length and sew ends to form waistband.
2. Cut tulle into strips. My tulle was folded in half so I cut strips and then folded them in half again to get this length (toddler). I would use the full width for a child 5+ so it is longer.
3. "Fishtail" cut the ends...(I am not sure if this is the term) fold ends in half and snip from fold angling down to ends to form a triangle. This results in two points.
4. Tie strips onto elastic.
This is roughly 4 1/2 yards of tulle. I need about 1-2 yards to finish. At 77 cents a yard at W-mart...I am about $4.20 (including the elastic) into it thus far and about 2 hours....if that. Well worth it for this wonderous garment of pink fluffiness.
After all, everyone should spend a least one moment of their life in a tutu.
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Old School Acres (70 months ago | reply)
Yes, I think they should. Do you think I would look silly in one? LOL
.}i{. laureski kolaure (70 months ago | reply)
ooooh adorable!
Luz Vasconcelos (70 months ago | reply)
i like it!! and it´s pink *****
chinadawl (70 months ago | reply)
The beans is gonna LOVE it! What a wonderful idea. My nieces would flip for one--looks like I am off to Wal-Mart for some pink tulle.
-coronita- (70 months ago | reply)
chinadawl - even 1/3 of the way done, it was pranced and twirled around the room :^)
Veronica TM (70 months ago | reply)
wonderful!
mama's doodles (70 months ago | reply)
absolutely. I love making tutus this way too. A great way to spend an evening in front of the TV (tying, that is!). :)
+Eva+ (70 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, I made one for my daughter too, but yours is excellent.
Look What I Can Do (70 months ago | reply)
oh we love tutus over her...that one is fabulous.. xoxo
Ella Pedersen (70 months ago | reply)
oh if i had a girl a tutu she would wear.
friend 2 friend (70 months ago | reply)
LOVIN this!!!
the sky is pink (70 months ago | reply)
That is VERY sweet. My daughter has a tutu (that we bought) that she loves, but it's getting ratty. I may need to make her one.
KatinkaPinka (70 months ago | reply)
LOVE!!!
Rose Family Photostream (70 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the tutu tut. Not sure if Bea will ever get into them but I'm sure I'll know a little girl that will!
Emily Perry Art (70 months ago | reply)
So cute! Much cuter than the tutu I made last year- I think I will make for my daughter! Thanks!
justynrebecca (70 months ago | reply)
what fun!
sparklecandace (70 months ago | reply)
Nice & poofy! My daughter loves her tutu like this. i made it 2 years ago. It's seen better days. Perhaps I should make her a new one.
house on hill road (70 months ago | reply)
love it!
branidebee (69 months ago | reply)
very cool!
*Patti* (69 months ago | reply)
Made one tonight!! :) Thanks!
two straight lines (69 months ago | reply)
love it! so each section is tied in a knot around the elastic?
-coronita- (69 months ago | reply)
two straight lines - Thanks...yes, that is it. It looks like *Patti* did multiples...which would make it go even faster!!!
.}i{. laureski kolaure (69 months ago | reply)
I can't stop coming back to this photo! It is so fluffy and inspirational! I will have to add to my new to do list of craftys! I can't wait to make some!!! And how cute we will have to have a tutu party! This would be a great idea for little girls to wear at a birthday party! They would just have to arrive in their onesies, then a tutu for each :) hmm... maybe for next year. :P
-coronita- (69 months ago | reply)
laureski - Stop by WallyWorld on your way over...you need 8 yds. for a really fluffy one :^)
Pictures by Ann (69 months ago | reply)
Thank you for including directions. That is easy enough to make, and the results are beautiful!
.}i{. laureski kolaure (69 months ago | reply)
I got 30 yards of pink, light pink and black tuile at Wally's Now I just need to sit, cut and tie. (making 3) one day...
UncommonGrace (69 months ago | reply)
this is awesome! i sewed a tutu for elle 4 years ago -- my 2nd ever sewing project after getting a sewing machine of my own (the last time i'd sewed before that was when i was about 11) -- and it's getting kinda small for her now, but i didn't totally want to make another one in the same style. this is WAY better! awesome!!!
idearibbon (67 months ago | reply)
Cool way to go. check here for tulle tulles for tutu
www.idearibbon.com
out of the boudoir (67 months ago | reply)
Lovely tutu! Great pic!
jetslife (66 months ago | reply)
Thanks a Million for the directions. Going to WM this afternoon. :)
*ojoyous1* (64 months ago | reply)
You made me want to create this..... 7 spend a moment in my life in a tutu!!! :D
En Bouton (64 months ago | reply)
I'd love to make one of these. Thanks for the directions!
movinghands (63 months ago | reply)
Awesome idea.
Elysia in Wonderland (58 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pink to Make the Boys Wink, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
vnsipped (57 months ago | reply)
Love it!
I will make one for me!!!
Photocowgirl (52 months ago | reply)
I was already planning on making one for some v-day protraits. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions!
fotofrenzy.co.za (50 months ago | reply)
I love tutus! tnx for sharing ;)
innocence_lives (47 months ago | reply)
I made one! But with black and blood red... looks like a tainted pixie tutu, thanks for the tip! ^_^
sboeckmann (46 months ago | reply)
I made one last night. Turned out super cute, but my 2 year olds response was "Kinda Hurts" Is there a way to make it less scratchy?
Vanissa Wanick (45 months ago | reply)
O thanks a lot! :)
lizadambanz (43 months ago | reply)
lovr it!!!
Digital Negative (formerly cognitive.distortion) (41 months ago | reply)
I want one... for me! :D
CelticFling (35 months ago | reply)
Agree with you so much on the last comment. Am so making this. Thanks sooo much for sharing!
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