If it stays wrinkled, the tulle is likely cheap and will not hold up well to the wear and tear that your costume may be subject to. Cut your tulle twice as long as the desired length of your tutu, referring to the size chart below. Place your elastic on a mannequin or other object. It is helpful to have your elastic stabilized on a mannequin or object while you work. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. There is nothing little girls and boys like more than dress-ups and role-play, so this homemade tutu is always popular with little ones.
It is easy to make and inexpensive, which is a bonus too! There are many tutorials out there about how to make a tutu in different styles with ribbon versus elastic waists, but I prefer elastic as that way the child can more easily put it on themselves without help. I also prefer shimmery tulle versus matte as it gives such a gorgeous princess finish. The first tutu I ever made was sparkly pink and very pretty. I made it for my friend's little girl but I couldn't resist trying it on my two year old son to check length and fit left.
Note that my son has it on backwards - the bow is mean to go at the back. There are so many pretty shades of tulle now that you can make the most adorable tutus! I like the tulle that comes with a bit of a shimmer rather than in matte as I think it looks so pretty and little girls love the extra sparkle. You can choose to make your tutu in just one colour, or use a several different colours. If you can't find the exact same measurements of fabric that I used then I wouldn't worry too much because these tutus are pretty forgiving.
This amount of tulle is to make a tutu for a year old girl. The tutu will be about 9 inches 23 cm long with a lot of body and shape. You can give it even more body by using extra tulle strips. Alternative: Instead of a big rectangle of tulle you can buy a roll of tulle strip. In some craft stores or online can buy rolls of tulle that are 15 cm 6 inches wide and very long. You can use one of these rolls and cut 37 lengths, each 50 cm 20 inches long. Then halve each piece lengthwise so you end up with 74 strips, each 50 cm x 7.
You'll need to buy a roll of at least 19 meters total length or Obviously don't worry too much about being really precise as the rolls aren't going to come in that exact length, I just want to give you a figure so you know approximately how much to buy! The rule of thumb is that however long you want your final tutu to be the tulle strips need to be just over double that length, because the tulle will be folded in half and knotted.
You can measure your baby around her tummy and the length down to her knees for a custom fit, or use standard measurements. Don't worry too much about a perfect fit. For newborns, use a waist size of 14 inches and a length of 6 inches; for 0 to 3 months, a inch waist and 7-inch length; for 3 to 6 months, a inch waist and 8-inch length; and for 6 to 12 months, a inch waist and 9-inch length. The skirt part of a tutu is made using tulle, which is available in many colors in narrow rolls and by the yard 1 yard should be plenty.
The fabric doesn't fray when it's cut, so don't have to hem or finish it along the edges. Sharp fabric scissors and a measuring tape are required. For the sewing method, you will need straight pins, a safety pin, sewing machine and thread that matches the tulle. For both methods, you can choose from narrow elastic or ribbon for the waistband.
Fabric glue is needed if you're choosing the no-sew approach and opting for an elastic waistband. If you have even basic sewing skills and supplies, sewing a tutu from scratch is a relatively quick and easy project. Cut a length of tulle with a width equal to the desired tutu length, plus 2 inches, and a length equal to three to six times your baby's waist measurement.
The longer the piece of tulle, the more poof the skirt will have. Simply fold over one long edge of the tulle by 1 inch, then another 1 inch. Pin and sew along the lower edge of the fold.
This creates a tunnel of fabric, through which you thread a length of elastic cut to 1 inch longer than your baby's waist measurement, or a length of ribbon cut to 1.
Attach a safety pin to one end of the ribbon or elastic and thread it through the tunnel.
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