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Easy DIY Tutu

By: mybigfathappylife

easy DIY tutu; how to make a tutu | mybigfathappylife.comWe are running/walking in the color run in a couple weeks…I can’t wait!  I wanted to make S a tutu to wear for the Color Run; something super fun for this unique run.  I have previously made S a tutu for her first birthday and as part of a Halloween costume.  A tutu would also be great for dress up.

Photo by Eye Wander Photo

Photo by Eye Wander Photo

 

How To  

Supplies:
Elastic (3/4 inch width)
Needle & Thread or Sewing Machine
Tulle (I used 36 yards)
 
To cut the length of elastic you need, measure around subject’s waist.  Then you will want to sew the elastic together to make a circle, overlapping the ends by an inch.    
 
Cut the tulle the length of the skirt you want doubled.  For example I measured from my daughter’s waist to about her knees and then folded the piece of tulle over and cut the piece.  I then used that piece as my guide to cut all the other pieces.  You will need a lot of tulle!  I like my tutus very full!  I used 36 yards of tulle for this tutu, but the amount you use will depend on the length and width of your tutu.  I also used two different tones of purple for this tutu….dark purple and light purple.
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Once you have the lengths cut, fold the piece of tulle in half and then place the loop end under the elastic with loop facing down and then wrap the cut ends through the loop and pull tight.  I found that keeping my thumb against the elastic while tightening the tulle helped keep the elastic straight.  It’s important to keep the elastic straight.  Continue looping the tulle onto the elastic until your elastic is full.
 
Side note: if you use glitter tulle I recommend making the tutu outside.  I had so much glitter everywhere…really the regular tulle is much better idea!
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Now it’s time to enjoy that tutu!  Can’t wait for S to wear her tutu during the Color Run.  I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes.
 
Have you participated in the Color Run?  Have you made a tutu? 
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Comments

  1. MJ says

    This is totally worth doing with my girls. They would love it and I am sure it is much cheaper than buying all the dress up stuff at the stores. Thanks for the idea. Pinning.

  3. Reginia Cordell says

    When I did the Color Run Dubai a few months ago, I saw so many cool tutus. It’s coming to Abu Dhabi next month, and I just might have to make my own. I love that hue of purple, it’s so fun and royal.

  4. Louida says

    I did a Fun Run with my girls last year and seen women wearing tutus. I know my girls would love for me to make them one, beats buying them in-stores. Thanks for this easy tutorial Paris! Pinning!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      Thanks Louida! I hope your girls enjoy new tutus! I cannot wait until our Color Run 🙂

  6. Cindy says

    This is too cute! I love DIY’s and love an excuse to do them at any point! I have a few small girls in the familiarly that might like this! Thanks!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      Thanks Cindy! I hope you give making a tutu a try. I am sure the girls would love them! 🙂

  7. Ginger says

    So fun!! I’m bummed we are going to miss our Color Run. We’ll be on vacation though, so I guess it’s not so bad. Your little princess looks so cute in her skirt.

  10. Brittany says

    So cute! I’ll have to share this with my sisters-in-law to make for my nieces. Thanks for joining the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week 🙂

    • mybigfathappylife says

      That glitter was EVERYWHERE and after I washed my jeans they still had glitter on them! But we love the tutu!

  15. Kimberly says

    Super cute tutu and adorable model! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls

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