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Tulle Tutu Tutorial

2/25/2012

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Sorry, couldn't resist!! Not quite as bad as the "Sew hard to give away sweatshirt"  Hehe.

So the reason this post is under "crafting" is not because it was becoming a lonely category jealous of "sewing"....but because this is practically a no-sew tutu. The only sewing is 1 line on the elastic band, which perhaps could be done by hand.
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Here is what you need:

Tulle:  I was lucky enough to inherit a bunch of tulle from my great aunt, June. June was a wedding planner at her church for centuries and when we were cleaning out her attic for her, you wouldn't believe the AWESOME left over wedding decorations she had accumulated...;-) I had to turn away many fake rose centerpieces and plastic table cloths....but I did glady take the mountain of white and pink tulle! 

Elastic: I measure my waist and then subtracted 3 inches. Cut this length.

Thread: To sew the elastic into a circle. I used a machine, but you might get away with strong hand sewing.

1. Take your elastic waistband and sew the 2 ends together to make a circle.

2. Cut your tulle into strips to the desired length of your skirt. Mine strips were about 4 inches wide by 36 inches long. The picture shows that I cut on the fold so the length is only 18 inches (half). I cut about 10 strips at a time so that I wouldn't cut too many.
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3. Next, I slipped the elastic waistband around my legs so it wouldn't go anywhere.  Tie the strips of tulle onto the elastic waistband at the middle of the strip of tulle. Now, I am not sure if all tulle is kinda fragile, but if I pulled too tightly my strip would actually rip. Most likely this is because my tulle was hibernating in an attic for 30+ years...

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Now, I wouldn't use tulle as bed sheets but look at Tator Tot!! I swear if I drop a Kleenex he would be like, "Yes, a bed!!" Ha

4. And....that's it!! Gotta love a 3 step tutorial!!! Now I am sure there is some dress up day at the Y that I can sport this at!! Yes... we wear tutus and other ridiculous get-ups while workin up a sweat!! Haha! My girls Jennie and Charlotte might own more tutus than tennis shoes! ;-)
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Warning: if you finish your tutu when you are home alone on a Saturday night with a new techno playlist playing on your iPod....it miiiight lead to spontaneous silly dancing by yourself in you craft room.  No, I am not speaking from experience.

7 Comments
charlotte link
2/25/2012 23:12:49

Haha - I DO own more tutus than tennies!! And I love your tutorial! I've made a couple of my tutus (and one for sweet lil' cece!) and this is exactly how I did it. As long as you can get the tulle for cheap it's a way better deal than buying one! Love how yours turned out - when are you going to wear it to Turbo??

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Serena link
2/26/2012 09:22:04

Thanks Char! Not sure when I'll wear it, but I really don't need an excuse to wear something ridiculous! haha

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Susan/Cece Wegner
2/26/2012 12:11:56

You are just one frickin ridiculously talented awesome lady. Thanks for that. I may used it someday when I will have grand kids. IF THAT WILL EVER HAPPEN. :)

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Serena link
2/26/2012 16:56:37

Haha, Susan...you are too funny!! You sound like MY mom :) And can I would definitly like to be called, "Ms. Frickin Ridiculously Talented Awesome Lady" from now on!! hahah

As for your soon-to-be grand kids... hire me please!! Soooo many cute (little girl) crafts...and I found ONE cute little boy craft, but I'll keep my eyes peeled!!

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Jennie
2/26/2012 17:55:18

YES!!!!! You will definitely wear that for they yet to be determined date and theme of March dress up day!!!!!

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Rori King link
6/25/2012 23:54:14

Was just looking for a site like this, thanks

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Joseph Aidan link
7/9/2012 03:24:19

Excellent! I admire all the helpful data you've shared in your articles. I'm looking forward for more helpful articles from you. :)

Joseph Aidan
www.arielmed.com

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