Tutu

How to make the tulle squares of the Tutu

• Cut out 5 large squares of tulle (70cm (28 inches) sides for a short tutu.)

NB : the more squares you use, the more the tutu will stick out. You could also vary the size of the squares to have longer or shorter layers and to make a more or less structured tutu.

• Lay the squares on top of each other at alternating angles.

• Fold the squares into 4.

How to make the waist of the tutu

• Cut out an opening for the waist :
  

  • Measure your waist circumference,
    
  • Add a few centimetres,
    
  • Divide by 3.14,
    
  • Divide by 2,
    
  • You will have the radius of the circle which you need to cut out.
    

• Unfold.

Waistband of the tutu

• Cut out a strip of jersey fabric:
  
  • Width = width of the waistband x 2,
  • Length = waist circumference.
• Sew the ends together and fold in half lengthways, along the dotted line.

• Make sure the stitching and any excess fabric are on the inside.

• Pin the waistband to the circle of tulle.
  

• You will now have 5 layers of tulle and 2 layers of jersey.

• Using zigzag stitch, sew the waistband to the tulle, keeping a firm hold of the jersey fabric. Your tutu is now ready!