quick 'n dirty no sew tutu

Bare elastic...still need 1-2 yards to finish.

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 says:

Yes, I think they should. Do you think I would look silly in one? LOL
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

.}i{. laureski kolaure says:

ooooh adorable!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

hippyxic says:

i like it!! and it´s pink *****
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

chinadawl says:

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.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

-coronita- says:

chinadawl - even 1/3 of the way done, it was pranced and twirled around the room :^)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Veronica TM says:

wonderful!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mama's doodles says:

absolutely. I love making tutus this way too. A great way to spend an evening in front of the TV (tying, that is!). :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

+Eva+ says:

Beautiful, I made one for my daughter too, but yours is excellent.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Look What I Can Do says:

oh we love tutus over her...that one is fabulous.. xoxo
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Ella Pedersen says:

oh if i had a girl a tutu she would wear.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

friend 2 friend says:

LOVIN this!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

the sky is pink says:

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.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

KatinkaPinka says:

LOVE!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

happythings says:

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!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Emily Perry/ fiveflowers says:

So cute! Much cuter than the tutu I made last year- I think I will make for my daughter! Thanks!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

justynrebecca says:

what fun!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sparklecandace says:

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.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

house on hill road says:

love it!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

xo b says:

very cool!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Patti says:

Made one tonight!! :) Thanks!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

two straight lines says:

love it! so each section is tied in a knot around the elastic?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

-coronita- says:

two straight lines - Thanks...yes, that is it. It looks like *Patti* did multiples...which would make it go even faster!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

.}i{. laureski kolaure says:

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
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

-coronita- says:

laureski - Stop by WallyWorld on your way over...you need 8 yds. for a really fluffy one :^)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Pictures by Ann says:

Thank you for including directions. That is easy enough to make, and the results are beautiful!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

.}i{. laureski kolaure says:

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...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

UncommonGrace says:

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!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

idearibbon says:

Cool way to go. check here for tulle tulles for tutu
www.idearibbon.com
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

out of the boudoir says:

Lovely tutu! Great pic!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jetslife says:

Thanks a Million for the directions. Going to WM this afternoon. :)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ojoyous1 says:

You made me want to create this..... 7 spend a moment in my life in a tutu!!! :D
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Sorrowfree says:

I'd love to make one of these. Thanks for the directions!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

movinghands says:

Awesome idea.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Elysia in Wonderland says:

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!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

vnsipped says:

Love it!
I will make one for me!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Photocowgirl says:

I was already planning on making one for some v-day protraits. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

fotofrenzy.co.za says:

I love tutus! tnx for sharing ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

innocence_lives says:

I made one! But with black and blood red... looks like a tainted pixie tutu, thanks for the tip! ^_^
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sboeckmann says:

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?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanissa Wanick says:

O thanks a lot! :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

lizadambanz says:

lovr it!!!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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