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How To Make a Tutu Without Sewing

Video Instructions on How To Make a Tutu Materials Needed: Fabric Scissors Needle and Thread 1/2"-3/4" Width Roll of Non Roll Elastic (Amount determined by waist size) OR elastic headband for waist (if you do not want to hand sew the elastic ends together) Tulle From The Roll/Spool (fabric stores sell tulle by the yard from a bolt, which is usually 54" wide) or 6" by 25 yard roll of tulle Optional: Paper Towel Roll to bring elastic waistband around Optional: Quliters Lip Edge Ruler, Rotary Cutter and Mat to cut even strips. Extremely helpful when cutting tulle from the bolt. If using tulle from the bolt, you will need to purchase at least 5-6 yards of tulle for a baby/toddler size. Ages 4 and up will need at least 8-10 yards of tulle. If using tulle from the roll, purchase 6" by 25-yard rolls of tulle. You will need 2-3 rolls for a baby/toddler size and 3-4 rolls for ages 4 and up. I personally love using tulle ribbon from a

Craftsy Mini Courses for Free!

The courses on Craftsy are awesome! So awesome, they've got a few FREE mini courses available. The best part is that you're able to test them out ans become familiar with the courses available on the website.   The next 2 Craftsy mini-courses I'm going to take are:   1. Sewing Machine 911: Give your sewing machine some TLC with the help of this free course. Learn to clean and maintain your sewing machine with tips and tricks taught in this class. Although I already know how to sew, I believe this class would be a great refresher and I might even learn a few tips. 2. The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with Erin Schaefgen's freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin's tips and tricks. Check out all of the other free Craftsy mini-courses by clicking here .