Tutu Dress

Tutu dress

Posted by nicci A.

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She is a 2T ( she is 3.5 years old)
I used 8 yds of tulle (because I used light colors it was see thru so I added more then in items)

It also fits my 9year old as a fluffy skirt.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • your / Person with a Thigh
  • subjects waist less 3 inches Elastic Band(s)
  • 6 yd Tulle 54"

Steps (7 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    measure the subjects ribcage (or waist if skirt) then subtract 3 inches

    cut elastic at that size

    so here would be 17"

    Then measure legth. 19" for my little one.

  2. 2

    cut Tulle into strips

    If you are using 54" tulle roll tulle from folded edge to salvage edge. cut every 4"-6". the fold edge will be where you loop.

    If you are using 6" tulle cut it at
    double the legth (38" for here)

  3. 3

    Pull elastic on to you thigh then....
    Layer 2 strips of tulle (same or multi colors)

    Loop the tulle over the elastic

    ( i'm showing with a bangle and small scrap)

  4. 4

    Pull thru

  5. 5

    pull firm but not tight

  6. 6

    keep knots close together and all on the same side.

  7. 7

    add ribbon like you did tulle tie around neck like a hulter top. Or to the back then tie on either side like a tank.

    Add flowers bows, and ribbons till your happy.