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Tu Tu and Hair Ornament
Easy DIY Tutu’s & Hair Accessory
Ashley, my daughter-in-law, makes the most adorable tutu’s and matching headbands for my grandaughters. I asked her if she would make a tutorial to share with all of us how she creates them; she was so kind to take the time for pictures and tutorial. Thanks Ash!
These very easy tutu’s can be for babies all the way up to older girls for dress up, or for young woman and ladies for costumes (or pets!), by simply adjusting the length of the tulle netting.
DIY Easy Tulle TuTu’s
Supplies:
Tutu
25 yds of 3-4 4″ tulle netting
3/4″ – 5/8″ waistband elastic the circumference of the child’s waist (wider for larger gals)
Sewing machine or needle and thread
Optional: Thick roll of paper towels
Optional: another color tulle for bow
Headband Stretchy decorative elastic, enough to go around child’s head OR hair clip Tulle to make bow or skirt Sewing machine or needle and thread Hot Glue gun
Measure however long you want skirt to be to child, then double that for the length of each tulle piece.
Lay it flat on table and cut out individual pieces of tulle to that length. *I usually start by cutting half the roll
Measure waist for elastic.
Take both ends together and attach by sewing, to make it a circle 
As shown here
TIP *Putting the elastic around a roll of paper towels to hold it in place, makes it easier to work with
Taking one piece of tulle, fold it in half
With the folded end, loop it around the elastic going inward, making a hole/loop with the bend
Taking the loose ends, loop/pull them through the hole 
Pull loose ends
To the elastic
Be sure not to pull too tightly or this will cause the elastic to not stretch as well.
Repeat until the entire length of the elastic is covered, making sure to push the looped tulle snug together to create a full tutu.
If desired, loop another color of tulle and tie a bow
If making a headband: measure child’s head for stretchy more decorative elastic.
Sew the ends of the elastic together to form a circle.
Tie a bow with desired tulle Hot glue the bow onto the stretch elastic.
For Bow on hair clip: hot glue tulle bow to hair clip 
Make a matching set!
Thank you Ashley for your time to give us the directions for these adorable tutu’s. Isn’t my granddaughter cute!
You could also make matching barefoot sandals.
Click HERE for instructions 
Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014
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Aww, these are adorable and I am so not that crafty, but when the girls were little bought tutus similar to this and paid an arm and a leg. So, got to tell you your daughter-in-law can probably make and sell these and make a good amount of money if she doesn’t already. Seriously, though these are gorgeous and she is just so talented! 🙂
Carrie,
Where do you come up with all these adorable things? This tutu is so precious. My kids are no longer little, but I might just make one for my two girl dogs. They would be so cute.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Adorable little girl Carrie. I could eat her up with a spoon! Great tutorial too. So far only grandsons, but there is still hope for a little girl in the future. I would be thrilled to make this tutu for her when she comes.
Blessings,
Shari
Love this! Your model is adorable. Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Your little granddaughter is soooo cute! And I love the tutu too:) Thanks for sharing this with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party.
Carrie,
These are wonderful! My daughter is into all things ballerina, and so I plan on trying to make one of these!
That’s terrific Deborah! These really are easy and so fast to come together. If you watch for coupons at Hobby Lobby or Michaels they are really inexpensive to make too. Thanks for coming by.