Are you looking for a tutu to complete a costume, to wear out for fun or to gift a friend?No-sew tutus are a great solution for people who prefer not to sew.They are quick and easy to make, and once you know the basics, you can experiment with many different designs.
Step 1: If you want the tutu to be longer, cut it twice the length you buy.
If you want the tutu to end, measure from your waist down.It would look great from mid-thigh to knee-length.Then you have to double that measurement again.Keep the cut of the pieces in a small pile.You will need a lot of it.Up to three tutus may be required.It's perfect for making tutus and is about 15 cm wide.You can find it at craft stores.
Step 2: You can tie a bow with a piece of ribbon.
Measure your waist first, then add 48 inches to your measurement.Cut a piece of ribbon to fit the new measurement.You should match the color of the ribbon to the tulle that you are using.It's best to use a grosgrain ribbon.Cut the ribbon at an angle, then heat- seal the ends with a flame for a nicer finish.If you prefer, you can use a wider ribbon.It will work if it's up to 1-inch.
Step 3: The ribbon has a knot in it.
Take 24 inches from the left end of the ribbon and tie a knot.Next, tie a knot from the right end of the ribbon.There are knots that will prevent the tutu from sliding off when you put it on.
Step 4: The ribbon should be tied around the base.
There is a tube that matches your waist measurement.Wrap the ribbon around it and secure it with tape.If it's on a cylindrical base, you don't have to do this, but many people find it easier to tie the strips to the ribbon.The two knots can be used as a guide for placement.
Step 5: Pull a strip of tulle in half and slide it behind the ribbon.
To fold it in half, bring the narrow ends together.Put the folded part behind the ribbon so that it sticks out of the bottom edge.You can stack 2 to 3 strips of tutu.
Step 6: Pull the long end of the strip through the loop.
There are two long tails of the strip.To tighten the knot, thread them through the loop.Make sure the knot is tight so that it folds the ribbon.The tulle should be sticking out from the bottom of the ribbon when you are done.
Step 7: Add a strip to the left knot with the tulle.
Once you have the first strip secure, slide it along the ribbon until it bumps up against the knot on the left side.Pull the ends of the second strip through the loop after folding it in half.When it bumps up against the first piece of tulle, slide it over.
Step 8: Continue until you reach the other knot.
You can control the amount of tutu you have by pushing the strips together tightly.The more you put them together, the bigger the tutu will be.The thinner it is, the more you bend them.
Step 9: Remove the tutu from the cylinder base and trim it if necessary.
You are done if you reach the knot on the other end of your ribbon.Take the tutu out of the cylinder and put it on a flat surface.Cut down any pieces that are too long by smoothing out the strips.The tutu's bottom can be left untrimmed for an even look.It would be perfect for a forest or pirate fairy.Don't worry if pieces are too short.They won't be seen because of the tutu.
Step 10: Wrap it around your waist and then tie the ends together.
The bow can be placed on the front or back.Cut the ends of the bow to make it shorter.If you cut off the same amount on both ends, you can heat seal them.
Step 11: Cut it twice the length you need it to be, if you have some on a spool.
It's a good idea to decide how long you want the tutu to be.Then you have to double that measurement again.The pieces should be gathered into a pile.It is perfect for tutus because it is about 15 cm wide.You can find it at arts and crafts stores.You will need to use all of it.A tutu that is longer may need up to three tutus.
Step 12: Put a piece of elastic around your waist.
A sturdy elastic is between 2 to 1 inch thick.Wrap it around your waist and tie it in a knot.The elastic needs to be tight so that it doesn't slip off of your waist, but loose so it feels comfortable.If you are making a tutu for a child, a thin elastic headband may work as long as it is not too tight.If you want a neater finish, overlap the ends by 2 to 1 inch, then sew them by hand or machine.
Step 13: The elastic should be put on a base.
You can match your waist measurement by rolling a piece of poster paper into a tube.Attach it with tape and slide it over the tube.This will make it easier to attach the tulle.It will prevent you from accidentally stretching the elastic.
Step 14: If you want to slide it under the elastic, you have to fold the piece in half.
To fold it in half, bring the narrow ends together.Put the folded part under the elastic and it will stick out from the bottom.If you want a full tutu, stack 2 to 3 strips of tulle.
Step 15: Go through the loop and thread the long ends of the tulle together.
Pull the ends of the tulle through the loop.To tighten the knot, gently tug on them.The knot needs to be tight.
Step 16: Continue to add strips until the elastic is full.
Continue using the same technique you used for the first strip.You can see the elastic by crunching them together.The more you put them together, the bigger the tutu will be.If the tutu is too loose, be careful not to stretch the elastic.To hide the ends of the elastic, slip them under the tulle.
Step 17: Take the tutu off of the cylinder base.
You don't have to cut down the pieces that look long.Don't worry about the pieces that are small.They are hidden inside the tutu.The tutu's bottom can be left untrimmed.This would be great for a fairy.
Step 18: If you want the tutu to be, cut it twice as long.
Double that measurement if you want the tutu to be long.Make sure to use up the entire spool by cutting the tulle down to the measurement.You should keep your pieces in a stack.If your tutu is going to be very long and/or full, you may need up to three spools.Your tutu can be any length you want it to be.It would be ideal if it was between mid-thigh and knee-length.There is a store that sells arts and crafts.It is large enough to make tutus.
Step 19: You should get a headband that looks nice.
These headbands are made out of thin, colorful elastic and look like a wide band.They are usually a few inches wide.The holes will allow you to make more rows of tutu.The best method for a child's tutu is this one.The headband doesn't fit an older child or adult's waist.If you want to use this method for an adult's tutu, you need to buy some crocheted ribbon from a fabric store and cut it into a waistband that fits you.The method will not work for you if you only have a skinny elastic headband.Refer to the elastic method.
Step 20: You can put the headband on an object that fits your waist.
The poster paper should be the same size as your waist.Attach the tube to the headband by taping it together.It will be easier to attach it.
Step 21: You need to thread a strip of tulle through a hole in the headband.
To fold a strip in half, bring the ends together.Pick a hole along the bottom edge of your headband and pull the folded end of the tulle through it.It's important that you don't push the tulle up through the hole.The loop should be sticking out of the headband by about 1 inch.You can make a thicker tutu by stacking 2 to 3 strips of tulle together.
Step 22: Place the end of the strip through the hole.
The tulle has two ends.They can be Threaded through the looped end of the tulle.Pull them down.The two strands should be sticking out of the headband.
Step 23: The rest of the row needs to be filled.
The procedure for attaching strips of tulle is the same as in the previous step.You can do another row if you fill the first row.
Step 24: The tutu should be trimmed down if necessary.
If you folded the strips in half earlier, there shouldn't be any inconsistencies along the bottom edge of your tutu.Take a pair of scissors and trim any parts that are longer.Don't worry about the shorter pieces, they will be hidden inside the tutu.The tutu can be left un trimmed for a raggedy look.