Hello…“Or So She Says…” readers!
I’m Bobbi from a little space in the web called Casa Camacho. I am so excited to be Guest Blogging on here that I could jump for joy..! I might just do that now…! I am a Stay At Home Mom of four kiddos and a wife to a wildland firefighter. Being a Mom is challenging but so rewarding!
I get asked how to make a tutu all the time. All the time..! Usually I forward the same instructions to everyone. This time I decided to make another one to show exactly how to make it. This is my most asked for tutorial ever…! Ever…! I know I’m being repetitive, but I always hear this question.
Easy instructions for how to make a tutu today on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com #diy #tutu #homemade #costumes #halloween #ballerina #dance #ldsblogger #lds #mormonblogger #mormon
To make a tutu you will need….
Tulle
Needle and Thread {white}
Elastic {non roll}
Scissors
Sewing/Crafters’ Measuring Tape
1. Start off by measuring your child’s waist. You measure the waist then add 1 inch. My daughter’s waist was 20 inches + 1 inch. I measured and cut the elastic to 21 inches. Got it?
2. Take your tulle. I use these wedding spools of tulle. The first tutu I made for my daughter, I went and bought the tulle by the yard {which lots of people still do.} It takes double the amount of work because you have to cut the width to 6 inches then the length. Plus, many of the cheaper brands are itchy and hard. The kids like this softer brand better. You can buy it anywhere in the wedding section or online and the price is about the same.

3. Cut your tulle. If you want the end length to be 10 inches you double that plus add 1 inch. So, you would cut the tulle at 21 inches. I wanted my tulle to be 11 inches long. So, I doubled that and added 1 inch. I cut my tulle at 23 inches. Yes, math is involved in making a tutu…!

4. Knot your tulle. I use a Cow Hitch Knot {in case you can’t figure it out and need to look it up on youtube or something.} I call it a Tutu Knot. Some people just tie it onto the elastic for a foofier messier look. Your preference. I always do it this way. Put your tulle like the picture below.

5. Pull your tulle through the loop and pull tightly.

6. It will end up looking like this. Don’t pull it super tight. It stretches the elastic.

7. Keep knotting your tulle in the pattern and colors you wish.

8. When you get to a certain point, it gets a little more difficult to knot the tulle. You’ll need to sew the ends together.

9. Take the ends of the elastic and overlap them about 1 inch. With a needle and a thread, sew them together. Remember kids stretch them out, so you want to make sure that it is secure.

10. Finish off knotting the tulle.

11. Embellish the tutu…!
{I try to sew all the embellishments on because they are littler. However, with rhinestones…etc…you need the glue gun.}

Flowers might look good…

Pearls might look good…

I decided to tie ribbon on the tutu this time.

Once you got the basics of making a tutu, you can embellish and create and make it however you want…! The also make great gifts for kids!

YOU CAN PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR MAKING YOUR OWN TUTU RIGHT HERE:

 Falk Fabrics Tulle Spool, 6-Inch by 100-Yard, WhiteFalk Fabrics Tulle Spool, 6-Inch by 100-Yard, White Ling’s moment Peachy Pink Tulle Fabric Bolt Tulle Ribbon Roll 6 inch x 100 Yards 300 Feet for Tulle Table Skirt Wedding Party Baby Shower DecorationsLing's moment Peachy Pink Tulle Fabric Bolt Tulle Ribbon Roll 6 inch x 100 Yards 300 Feet for Tulle Table Skirt Wedding Party Baby Shower Decorations Craft and Party, 6Craft and Party, 6 Wedding Tulle Roll ORANGE Great Price 6in x 300ft (100 yards long)Wedding Tulle Roll ORANGE Great Price 6in x 300ft (100 yards long) Craft and Party, 6Craft and Party, 6 ASIBT 6 Inch x 100 Yards Tulle Roll Spool Fabric Table Runner Chair Sash Bow Tutu Skirt Sewing Crafting Fabric Wedding Party Gift Ribbon (C44)ASIBT 6 Inch x 100 Yards Tulle Roll Spool Fabric Table Runner Chair Sash Bow Tutu Skirt Sewing Crafting Fabric Wedding Party Gift Ribbon (C44) Craft and Party, 6Craft and Party, 6 Singer Braided Elastic, White, 8 Yard by 1/4-InchSinger Braided Elastic, White, 8 Yard by 1/4-Inch SINGER 218 60-Inch Tape MeasureSINGER 218 60-Inch Tape Measure DiCUNO 60-Inch 1.5 Meter Soft and Retractable Tape Measure Medical Body Measurement Tailor Sewing Craft Cloth Dieting Measuring Tape (3 Colors Package with Soft Tape)DiCUNO 60-Inch 1.5 Meter Soft and Retractable Tape Measure Medical Body Measurement Tailor Sewing Craft Cloth Dieting Measuring Tape (3 Colors Package with Soft Tape)

Here are a few more that I’ve made….

~ Bobbi

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