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How to make a tutu

I added black polka dots for my lady bug Halloween costume

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These are the supplies you will need to make your tutu

These are the supplies you will need to make your tutu

Measure the amount of elastic needed and tape together. Cut at the tape and glue pieces together for a stronger hold.

Measure the amount of elastic needed and tape together. Cut at the tape and glue pieces together for a stronger hold.

Cut tulle into 5 inch wide strips at your desired length. Then  pull the tulle through in a loop knot along the elastic.

Cut tulle into 5 inch wide strips at your desired length. Then pull the tulle through in a loop knot along the elastic.

Once pulled through pull the knot tight.

Once pulled through pull the knot tight.

Keep knotting all of the tulle or until it is the thickness you like.

Keep knotting all of the tulle or until it is the thickness you like.

I added sparkle polka dots because I am using mine in a lady bug costume. Glue on the additions to your tutu with gorilla all purpose glue or super glue or hot glue.

I added sparkle polka dots because I am using mine in a lady bug costume. Glue on the additions to your tutu with gorilla all purpose glue or super glue or hot glue.

Now you have your finished tutu!

Now you have your finished tutu!

  • 5 yards of tulle
  • Scissors
  • Elastic
  • Sequence elastic ribbon
  • Foam or other fabric optional
  • Tape
  • Glue