Nifty Thrifty Mama: No Sew Tutu

Ribbon and Tulle

Little girls love tutus. And really, what's not to love? They are frilly and twirly and just plain princessy.

Making a tutu is easy, inexpensive and best of all, you can chose any color of tulle or ribbon your little girl likes. I use a no sew method, because my sewing machine and I are, "on a break".

You are going to need tulle, ribbon, scissors and a measuring tape. Yep, that's it. I told you it's simple. You can buy tulle by the yard in a craft store or even at Walmart. It is also sold by the spool in some places. If you can find tulle by the spool, buy it. It will make your life so much easier. But know this....once you go spool, you never go back.

I used two spools of pink tulle and some black polkadot ribbon for this tutu.

You will want to measure your little girls waist and cut the ribbon about 12 inches longer than her measurement. This will leave room for ties on the tutu. Find the waist measurement in the center of the ribbon and tie off both sides, leaving 6 inches on each end.

Next you will need to start cutting you tulle. For a 9 inch tutu, you will cut the tulle into 18 inch strips. Cut alot of strips before you get started.....I mean alot.

Okay, now that you are finally done cutting it is time to start tieing the tulle onto the ribbon. Here is how you do it.

Now, just keep going....

See? I told you this is an easy project. You really should trust me. Now, when you have your ribbon covered from knot to knot. You are done!

Tie your remaining ribbon into a pretty bow and you are ready to twirl and dance and....oh, I mean your little girl is ready to twirl and dance and be princessy.