DIY Holiday Tutu Tutorial

The holiday season this year came in like a tornado and left me scurrying to try and get as much done as I could. I bought red and white tulle with the intent of making a Christmas tutu. Not only did I not make it, I have no clue when it would have been worn. Today's nap time was full of crafting and blogging. I finished this tutu for Valentines Day and I'm glad that I (somehow) got ahead of schedule! 

Here's how to make your child a tutu :)

You'll Need:

2 25 yard rolls of tulle

Stretchy crochet headband

Scissors

1-2 hours (if you can find it!)

Cut your tulle into strips that are twice the desired length. Tie in half on the thick crochet stitches. I started doing white on the bottom and red on top but found it easier to do all the white along the bottom then finish with the red. 

Make your way all the way around the headband. For a thicker tutu, you could always add more tulle pieces.

 

Tip: Avoid glittery tulle like the plague. Do not fall under the glitter tulle's spell, unless of course you enjoy cleaning up glitter for the next 3 months. I learned my lesson so that you don't have to. Your welcome. 

These can easily be hung on hangers and that is the best way we have found to store them. Please comment below if you have any questions. Happy Crafting!

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DIY Fall Tutu

My daughter is tutu-crazy! She would wear one everyday if I let her. They are all "hidden" in her closet and I bring them out as a special fun thing. Usually my 20 month old is very sweet but like most toddlers, she has her moments. I am a little bit late posting this since I made this tutu in October but late is better than never. Besides, on days like today when it's -5F (without the windchill), I miss those mild fall days. Anyhow, I used 25 yards of yellow, orange, and brown tulle. They are sold on 6 inch wide rolls at the craft store and cost about $2-$4 depending on length. I cut 18 inch long strips and tied them onto brown ribbon. 1 hour later I had a tutu and a happy toddler. Happy crafting everyone!

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