How to Make a One Hour No-Sew Tutu

You can make this easy no-sew tutu in about an hour. You will need about three yards of tulle or so for a toddler. For an older child, you may need more. I think I used about three or four yards of tulle. You will also need some elastic for the waistband. I used 1/4" thick elastic. You don't want it too thick. Up to 1/2" is fine.

First, measure a piece of elastic to fit around your child's waist. Add about 3 inches and cut.

Keep your tulle folded in half lengthwise like you received it from the store and cut it into 6" wide strips. (See illustration)

For a toddler, you will need to cut each of these pieces in half at the middle. For an older tall child (over eight years old) you can make a long tutu by using longer pieces.

Once you have all of your strips cut, keep them folded in half at the middle. Lay the fold over the top of the elastic as shown and bring the ends around and tuck them in through the top of the loop. Hold the loop while pulling down on the ends of the tulle gently so that they form a very loose knot. Push the knot to one end of the elastic about an inch and a half from the end. Repeat until you have attached all of your tulle to the elastic and there is no more space left to add tulle. Leave about an inch and a half free of tulle at each end. (See illustration)

Now Pull gently on all of the ends of your tulle to tighten up the knots just slightly. Don't pull too hard or you will tear your tulle. Once all of the knots are tightened, tie the two ends of the elastic together. Your tutu is ready to wear!