So it's only August but yes, I am already working on the Halloween costumes. I initally started early because I get bogged down by crafting projects at the end of the year. Now I think it's just so these children stop changing their minds. Commit! Commit! Commit! LOL!
Anyway...Lil Princess decided she'd like to be Ladybug Girl. And in case you have no clue who that is:
So on to the tutorial (it's my first so bare with me):
Supplies:
Tulle: I used 3 1/2 yds but bought 5 (better safe than sorry).
It will also depend on the size of the child and how full you'd like the tutu.
3/4" elastic
2 1/2" ribbon (optional) 12" longer than waist measurement
1. First measure waist of child and add 1 inch.
2. If you'd like to cover the elastic so it won't show when stretched this is where you'd take your ribbon, fold it right sides together the length of the ribbon, folding ends out 1/4" and sew a scant 1/4" seam allowance. Turn inside out and lightly press.
3. Insert elastic through ribbon casing and sew elastic ends together.
4. Slip stitch ribbon casing openings. Set aside.
5. Determine the length you'd like your tutu. I cut this one 26" and it falls mid thigh (not as short as Ladybug Girl but she's 4! Gimme a break.). The width is 3" (that won't change no matter WHO you make it for). I cut 100 of these. Don't worry, tulle is easy to cut and goes fast.
6. Next I took 4 pieces of tulle, divided the waistband into quarters and attached them at those points. And to attach? Knot them on! Yep! That easy. Tie once, tie twice. Voile! Attached.
7. Between each of the quarters I tied on 25 strips of tulle.
That's it. SO simple, quick and cheap. You can sew the tulle onto a waistband if you like but since this is for play and not a beauty contest, I knew all that mattered to her was that it sparkled and she'd look like Ladybug Girl! Oh! You can also do different color tulle and alternate the colors which would be beautiful. Good Luck! Happy twirling!
