Learn the way to make boutique quality tutus that may wow your relatives and buddies!
My name is Mariana Patrick from CraftyGuides.com and I am going to show you the fundamentals on how to make a tutu.
For a baby/toddler tutu, you're going to need:
(2-3) 6 in. by 25 yard rolls of tulle
A self healing cutting mat
A rotary cutter
A lip edge ruler
3/4" width non roll elastic
Needle and thread
Paper towel roll and a standing holder to keep the roll from tipping over.
BASIC TUTORIAL:
The Right Way to Cut Tulle:
- Unroll up to 3 rolls of tulle on top of one another to save a little time. Ensure the ends meet at the one inch mark on your mat.
- To determine the length of your strips, you'll be multiplying the desired length by 2. The length of my tutu is 11 inches, but I am doubling it up and going to cut at the 22 in. mark.
- Place the quilters lip edge on top of the cutting mat where you're going to be making your cut. The lip edge ruler works like a t-square against the edge of the mat for slip free cutting and measuring
- Roll the rotary cutter across the tulle layers. Continue cutting strips. A baby/toddler tutu will need between 40-60 strips of tulle.
The Right Way To Make An Elastic Headband:
- The following step is to make an elastic waistband. This is what you'll be tying your strips to.
- Measure child's waist and make your cut 2-3 " less than original measurement. This will allow a snug fit. Overlap the ends of your elastic about 1" and sew them together with some needle and thread.
- Ensure it's secure by pulling on the elastic.
Tying Tulle to Elastic Using Double Knot Technique:
- Then bring your elastic over the paper towel roll.
- Take one of your precut strips and then bring it behind the elastic. Ensure both the ends of your strip are even with one another.
- Take the end that's on top, bring it behind and back up through the loop to form your first knot. As you tighten the knot, ensure both ends of the strip are even. Make a second knot using the same strip you made your first knot with. Again make sure the ends are even.
Tying Tulle to Elastic Using Slipknot Technique:
- An alternative way to tie your strips on is using the slipknot technique. Fold your strip in half and bring it behind the elastic waistband. Make sure the ends are even. Bring the ends through the loop that you have made and pull down to tighten.
- Continue tying strips until you achieve the desired fullness... Between 40-60 strips for a toddler/baby tutu.
My name is Mariana Patrick from CraftyGuides.com and I am going to show you the fundamentals on how to make a tutu.
For a baby/toddler tutu, you're going to need:
(2-3) 6 in. by 25 yard rolls of tulle
A self healing cutting mat
A rotary cutter
A lip edge ruler
3/4" width non roll elastic
Needle and thread
Paper towel roll and a standing holder to keep the roll from tipping over.
BASIC TUTORIAL:
The Right Way to Cut Tulle:
- Unroll up to 3 rolls of tulle on top of one another to save a little time. Ensure the ends meet at the one inch mark on your mat.
- To determine the length of your strips, you'll be multiplying the desired length by 2. The length of my tutu is 11 inches, but I am doubling it up and going to cut at the 22 in. mark.
- Place the quilters lip edge on top of the cutting mat where you're going to be making your cut. The lip edge ruler works like a t-square against the edge of the mat for slip free cutting and measuring
- Roll the rotary cutter across the tulle layers. Continue cutting strips. A baby/toddler tutu will need between 40-60 strips of tulle.
The Right Way To Make An Elastic Headband:
- The following step is to make an elastic waistband. This is what you'll be tying your strips to.
- Measure child's waist and make your cut 2-3 " less than original measurement. This will allow a snug fit. Overlap the ends of your elastic about 1" and sew them together with some needle and thread.
- Ensure it's secure by pulling on the elastic.
Tying Tulle to Elastic Using Double Knot Technique:
- Then bring your elastic over the paper towel roll.
- Take one of your precut strips and then bring it behind the elastic. Ensure both the ends of your strip are even with one another.
- Take the end that's on top, bring it behind and back up through the loop to form your first knot. As you tighten the knot, ensure both ends of the strip are even. Make a second knot using the same strip you made your first knot with. Again make sure the ends are even.
Tying Tulle to Elastic Using Slipknot Technique:
- An alternative way to tie your strips on is using the slipknot technique. Fold your strip in half and bring it behind the elastic waistband. Make sure the ends are even. Bring the ends through the loop that you have made and pull down to tighten.
- Continue tying strips until you achieve the desired fullness... Between 40-60 strips for a toddler/baby tutu.
About the Author:
Mariana Patrick is the writer of 3 top selling ebooks on how to make a tutu without sewing , how to sew a tutu and how to make boutique hairbows. She also looks forward to adding more tutorials to her library.
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