DIY tutu skirt

We invite you to make a tutu skirt with your own hands. Young fashionistas will definitely appreciate this outfit.

What is a tutu skirt

There are suggestions that the tutu skirt originated in America. This cute tulle product won not only the hearts of kids, but also their parents. A tutu skirt is a great option for a birthday, New Year's party, or wedding. Recently, tulle outfits have become popular not only among children, but also among girls. If you want to make a tulle skirt, we suggest you familiarize yourself with a detailed master class and some recommendations for sewing the product.

DIY tutu skirts for girls

There are several varieties that differ in splendor, length, and colors.

• The most common option is considered to be tutu, where strips of the same length from the mesh are tied onto an elastic band.
• A new version of the skirt is a tulle skirt with a satin ribbon along the edge.
• A tulle skirt with rose petals in it looks original.
• Buboes can also be used as a bright filler.

  

What materials are suitable for manufacturing

The best material for a full skirt is American nylon. It holds its shape well, but is also quite soft, which is good for babies. The width of this material is about 20 cm and this is quite enough to sew a short skirt for a baby.

But unfortunately, it is quite difficult to find it on sale. Therefore, tulle may be an alternative. Choose tulle of medium hardness, because too soft will not hold its shape, and hard tulle will prick.

The fabric is cut into strips. The width of the strip is about 15 cm, and the length is double + 2 cm.

Skirts in several colors look very nice.

How to choose the right elastic for a tutu skirt

For a tutu skirt you will need a wide elastic band. The width of the elastic should be 2–3 cm, and the length is calculated depending on the baby’s waist.

How can I replace the rubber band?

The elastic band for the skirt can be replaced with a satin ribbon, on which tulle blanks can be tied. After which the skirt is beautifully tied with a bow.

Step-by-step execution of a tutu skirt

Stages of sewing a tutu skirt:

• First you need to prepare the necessary material - tulle, elastic or satin ribbon and lining.
• If you plan to sew a tulle sun skirt, then you need to make a pattern in advance.
• After this we begin to make a pattern.
• The edges of the petticoat should be slightly shorter than the product itself.
• After this we move on to sewing the elastic.
• We decorate the finished product.

So, the first option for making a tulle skirt with a satin ribbon. The fabric is cut into strips; make the length twice as long as the desired length of the finished product. After this, fold the ribbon and tie it around the belt.

   

We tie the belt with tulle blanks so that there are no voids. If desired, the knots can be covered with fabric or decorated with something, but more on that a little later.

A product made with a satin ribbon has a big disadvantage - the likelihood that the skirt will come undone at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, it will be much more practical to use a wide elastic band. The length of the elastic should be measured around the waist circumference of about 2 cm. Do not forget to allow for a seam allowance. The elastic is sewn and put on the jar to make it easier to put on tulle ribbons.

For a tutu skirt, not only a wide elastic band is suitable, but also a narrow one. When making a skirt, you can tie two ribbons at a time, then the product will turn out even more magnificent.

The finished product can be decorated along the edge with a satin ribbon, but for this you will definitely need a sewing machine. The result is amazing, although it is done in a matter of minutes. The ribbon is chosen to match the color of the tulle. Do not forget that the threads must also be of the appropriate shade.

Important! On cut pieces of tape, it is imperative to burn the edges with matches.

The same ribbon can be used to decorate the waistband of a skirt, thereby hiding knots that do not always look aesthetically pleasing.

The result is impressive.

In addition, the corners can be made sharp; for this, tulle strips are cut at an angle. When making an outfit of several tiers, you can first tie tulle of one color, and then another. Or arrange multi-colored stripes at the same time. In addition, stripes of other material can be added to the tulle. Also, a tutu skirt can be made from another material, for example, knitwear, velor, but such a voluminous effect cannot be achieved.

Knitted skirt

A tutu skirt can be made with a special knitted elastic band, which is often used for headbands for babies. Making a tutu skirt using this blank is as easy as shelling pears. You can purchase such a blank at any craft store.

You can fill only a couple of bottom rows so that the openwork elastic remains at the top, or you can fill it completely with strips of tulle or other material.

But keep in mind that if you completely tie the entire elastic band, the outfit will turn out to be much heavier and you will need a lot of fabric to make it.

In addition to the elastic band, you can tie a satin ribbon into such a skirt. You need to cut the ribbon based on the child’s waist circumference + bow. Tighten the ribbon into the elastic band using a pin. After this, the edges of the ribbon are sealed with matches. The result is a very fluffy tutu with a belt that can be adjusted.

Attention! You need to start tightening the ribbon in the place where you want the bow to be.

If for some reason you were unable to find such an elastic band, you can make it yourself. It is knitted very simply using a crochet hook and stretch threads.

If you do not have the opportunity to purchase such threads, then even the most ordinary ones are suitable for knitting such an elastic band. In this case, you need to knit a belt that matches the child’s waist, and the skirt will be fastened with buttons on the side or tied with a ribbon.

In addition, you can make knitted flowers to decorate a fluffy skirt.

How to decorate a tutu skirt with your own hands

To decorate a fluffy skirt, the following are suitable:

• bows;
• satin ribbons;
• artificial flowers of different sizes;
• rhinestones;
• beads;
• floss and lurex threads;
• guipure;
• pom-poms;
• rose petals (artificial);
• knitting threads;
• sequins;
• other fabrics.

The most common tutu decoration is satin ribbons, which are decorated with flowers or bows.

We hope you find our tips useful when making a lush tutu for your child. With a minimum of effort you can create a real work of art. Creative inspiration to you!