tutorial: (almost) no sew tutu
This is an almost no-sew tutu project that is perfect for any kid who can tie a single knot (usually 5 years and up). This is perfect as a girl birthday party craft.
Materials Needed: Tulle – 3 yards, Elastic Waist Band 1″ wide, Needle and Thread, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Optional: Hot Glue, Artificial flowers and/or sequins
Adult Prep Part:
1. Measure child’s waist. Cut elastic 2 inches longer than waist measurement.
2. Using needle and thread, overlap elastic ends 1/2″ and stitch securely.
3. Cut Tulle into strips measuring 4″ x 18″. They don’t have to be perfectly cut. Try to keep the 4″ pretty regular. If you want a longer tutu cut strips more than 18″ or shorter for a shorter fluffier tutu.
Kid Fun Part:
1. Fold tulle strip in half and tie around waist band using single or double knots.
2. Repeat until tutu is full and fluffy.
3. Decorate – then wear
Optional Embellishment:
Ask an adult to stitch on (or hot glue) flowers or sequins. You can use white glue to also add embellishments but that takes a while to dry and girls usually want to wear their tutus right away.
About the designer: Alicia is a stay-at-home mom & craft addict. She likes to recycle fabric & old jewelry into new things and used to teach kids parties as well as sell craft kits for kids. Website and blog.
January 29th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
What a great Birthday party idea!!! I will have to file this one away till my daughter is old enough!!
Thanks!!!!
December 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
This is such a cute idea. I might make one for my cousin for Christmas!
April 19th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Ive Been Looking For Something Like This For My Sister, Thanks :)
August 5th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I made a tutu the hard way- I wish I would’ve known about this one! What a great idea! I will be making this!
August 8th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for the AWESOME idea! I have this left over tule that I have had for, I am NOT kidding, 8years now and I have had no idea what to make with it. It was left from making a princess costume for a friends daughter… she is now driving… ack…now I am going to make this tutu for my daughter who is 18mths!