How to Make a No Sew Ballet Tutu

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How to Make a No Sew Ballet Tutu

via How to of the Day on 10/9/11

Here is how to create a ballet tutu for a child's dress-up or for more pragmatic reasons, such as a ballet concert. One size fits almost all. And it can even be a parent-child project that takes only an hour or two.

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1. 

   Use the ironing board for a base.
   Use the ironing board for a base. One metre (3.2 feet) of net (tulle) will fit on the table - 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) will be too long, so you will know if the material is the right way round. It makes everything easier if the net is straight, so take extra care at this point.
2. 

   Take the net (tulle) and fold it in half.
   Take the net (tulle) and fold it in half.
3. 

   Cut along the center fold.
   Cut along the center fold. You now have two pieces keeping them together. Fold the two pieces (at the same time) in half again.
4. 

   Cut the elastic to 5cm (2 inches) longer than hip/waist measurement.
   Cut the elastic to 5cm (2 inches) longer than hip/waist measurement. Loosely tie the ends together to make one big circle.
5. 

   At this point, go to the iron end of the ironing board and with the template, cut off a strip (two really because the net (tulle) is double).
   At this point, go to the iron end of the ironing board and with the template, cut off a strip (two really because the net (tulle) is double). Open out the cut net (tulle) and you should have two strips 6cm (2.3") wide and ½ a meter (1.6 feet) long.
6. 

   Fold one strip in half.
   Fold one strip in half. Making a loop with the top, pass it under the elastic and pull the tails through the loop. The strip is now attached to the big circle. Repeat making and tying on the strips until you have tied strips the whole way around the circle of elastic.
   • For a fuller and fluffier tutu, pull the tie tighter (you would need more strips and at least another 1 meter (3.2 feet) or more for an adult).
   • With these measurements, 10 loosely tied strips will cover 15cm (6") of length, which is more than adequate for a fun tutu. For the more elaborate tutu, the tightest knots of 10 strips will cover 5cm (2").
7. 

   Try it on.
   Try it on. The result is one reasonable tutu from 1 meter (3.2 feet) of net (tulle) and it is long enough for a child or a small adult, limited only by the length of the elastic. It can do the job as it is or be dressed up by adding another colour, a circular cover skirt, a few spangles, sequins or rhinestones. Enjoy.

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Edit Tips

• When buying the net (tulle), ask for two half meter (1.6 feet) or one half meter (1.6 feet) of two different colours. This provides the most effective look, as seen in the introduction image.
• An adult should do the cutting; the rest is child's play.

Edit Things You'll Need

• Stiff net (tulle) 1 1/2 metres (59") wide; child 1 metre (39 inches) long; adult 2 metres (78") long; more than one colour is fine
• Cord elastic: 5cm, 2 inches more than waist or hip measurement. (Steal it from an old fleece)
• Template for making strips: Use firm cardboard and make a strip measuring approx 6cm (2.3") wide and ¾ of a metre (29") long (an incense sticks packet works well as a template size)

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