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Create a delightfully dainty tulle skirt in an instant!
After the success of my crazy cool organza curtain skirt I thought I’d try my hand at a flouncy tulle version…the failed ballerina in me totally digs it!

Here’s how to create your own in about 10 minutes from a thrifted curtain:

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  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 1
    Step 1

    Grab a thrifted tulle curtain (a lace one would work awesomely as well!) + some waistband elastic & a safety pin

    *after chopping off the curtain top my tulle measured 280cm x 160cm

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 2
    Step 2

    fold the tulle in half lengthwise, place your elastic at the fold & mark the width required for your waistband tunnel (or just eyeball it)

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 3
    Step 3

    stitch from one side of your tulle to the other to create the waistband tunnel

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 4
    Step 4

    fold the tulle in half width-wise with the raw edges lined up & stitch together starting just below the opening of the waistband tunnel

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 5
    Step 5

    attach the safety pin to the end of your elastic & feed it through the waistband tunnel

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 6
    Step 6

    once all the way through stitch the ends of the elastic together and enjoy your pretty tulle skirt!

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 7
    Step 7

    *for an underskirt I simply no-sew-refashioned a white t-shirt

  • How to make a tutu. My 10 Minute Tulle Skirt: A Dainty Diy - Step 8
    Step 8

    wheeee!

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