I LOVE the look of the fabric tutu's!! I've seen them all over Pinterest and I'm selling some of mine on Etsy. They make a great photo prop or special occasion outfit. Below you'll find my simple guide to making your own.
This is an easy "no-sew" project! Here's what you'll need:
Fabric, scissors, elastic for waist bank, measuring tape, fun material, and LOVE
Pick your fabrics. The more patterns, the better - 5 or 6 work great.
Cut strips of fabric based on the measurements below:
*diagonal or "v" the ends for added detail
Use 3/4" thick elastic for the waistband. Secure the band with a glue gun (to keep it a "no-sew" project).
Wrap the waistband around a roll (paper towel works great) and slip a fabric strip up and under, leaving sides equal length.
I use a "double-knot" method...so first, tie a simple knot - keep the pattern side out.
Second, tie another knot by taking right side, cross over left, and come up through that loop with the opposite side fabric facing up.
Now, fold that fabric down and voila!
Do it over an over until you have a full tutu! Don't over stuff it or push the fabric strips too close together...they're naturally "puffy" so the less you fuss with it the better. Also, you don't have to tie the knots too tight (if you do, you could stretch the elastic and ruin the project).
Finished product is adorable! This one (for a 12-18 month old) took about 25 strips of fabric (strips were cut 2.5" thick).
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