A tutu skirt is a full skirt with a belt or elastic band. Typically, thin and light fabrics are used to make it, but they hold their shape well. This skirt can be sewn for a girl to create an elegant, magical look. And since the mid-90s, this item of clothing has won the love of adult fashionistas. With proper selection of other clothes, a tutu skirt can be worn almost anywhere. And we will help you make such a skirt with your own hands. In this article you will find 3 step-by-step master classes with photographs.
How much tulle does it take to sew a tutu skirt?
In order to calculate how much tulle you need to prepare for sewing a tutu skirt, you should take into account the layering of the model, its length and the volume of the hips of the girl on whom the skirt will be sewn.
On average, a beautiful “stuffed” tutu requires 5–7 layers of tulle.
To find out how much tulle is needed for sewing, you should take the following measurements and make a simple calculation.
- To determine the length of the material for sewing, you must add 5 cm to the selected length of the planned product.
- To determine your waist radius, you need to measure your waist, divide the resulting figure by 3.14 and multiply the resulting number by 2.
Now we make the calculation. We add the two values we got. If the amount is more than 27, then for a midi skirt you need 10-12 m of fabric with a width of 1.7 m. In cases where the value is less than 27, then 6 m will be enough.
Measurements and calculations
To understand how much tulle is needed to sew a product, you should make some calculations and measurements. Much depends on the chosen model. If a craftswoman plans to sew a rectangular-cut tulle skirt with her own hands, she needs to know the length of the product. For example, for a pack 60 cm long, you will need a piece of material 3 m wide. The length of the fabric is 2.40 m (the length of the item multiplied by 4). This fabric will make 4 layers of 3 meters each, or 2 layers of 6 meters. Both options will be quite lush. But if the waist circumference is more than 75 cm, then in order to get a pronounced gather and tails, it is better to take layers of 6 meters.
If the fabric is thin and very see-through, it is worth adding a petticoat in the same color. The material should be smooth, giving a beautiful drapery. To add extra airiness, you can use thick fabric for the petticoat. If, on the contrary, the volume is required to be minimal, the material should be soft. With a fabric width of 1.5 m, you will need a cut whose length is 5 cm less than the length of the skirt.
A petticoat is needed in products made of very thin material with a small number of layers. It also serves to ensure that the edge of the hard tulle does not cling to the tights. It is calculated and cut in the same way as for a pack.
For a shopenka consisting of several layers cut in a “sun” pattern, the calculation of tulle depends on the number of layers and the length of the product. To cut out one of the elements, you will need a square, the side of which is calculated using the formula: (length of the item + waist circumference, divided by 6.3) x 2. Thus, with a waist circumference of 70 cm and a skirt length of 60 cm, for 1 layer you need a cut with a side (60+70/6.3) x 2, that is, approximately 142 cm.
If you plan to make your own tulle skirt with an elastic band that is worn through the bottom, then you need to take into account the girth of the hips, not the waist. That is, for a shopenka 60 cm long, consisting of 4 layers, you will need 3 m of fabric with a width of 3 m, and for six layers - already 4.5 meters. To make this model gather at the waist, you need to either increase the waist circumference, or use a “double sun” cut, when the resulting parts are cut and sewn in pairs.
To sew a fluffy three-tiered skirt with large frills, you will need 4.5 meters of tulle and fabric for the base, the length of which is 5 cm shorter than the length of the product.
To make a children's tutu skirt without sewing, you need to take strips of tulle 15-20 cm wide. The number of parts is equal to the waist circumference in centimeters. You can take a little more to increase the pomp and reduce transparency. The length of the strips is equal to twice the width of the product. To calculate how much tulle is needed for a thing, you should count the number of vertical elements. For example, for a tutu skirt 30 cm long with a fabric width of 3 meters, you will need a 3 meter long piece. This piece will make 75 strips measuring 60 x 20 cm.
How to sew a fluffy tulle midi tutu skirt for a girl: diagrams and patterns
Before you start working on creating a midi pack, you need to take only two measurements:
- desired midi length;
- waist circumference
Now we prepare the material for work:
- Fabric for lining (if the tutu skirt has a few layers of tulle);
- Fatin;
- Rubber.
We take the pattern for a semi-sun skirt as a basis.
- We fold the tulle into four layers and measure out the required dimensions.
- Depending on the splendor of the planned tutu skirt, we prepare 5–8 “suns”.
- If the skirt requires a lining, we cut it according to the pattern, making it 5–10 cm shorter than the main size.
- It is advisable to take a wide elastic band. We sew it into a circle and attach layers of tulle and lining to it.
This sewing principle is suitable not only for a midi skirt, but also for any other length.
Tip: Keep in mind that layered tutu skirts look beautiful on thin girls. On plump beauties, such options may look ridiculous.
How to sew a floor-length tutu skirt from tulle: step-by-step instructions
Let's look at how to sew a floor-length tutu skirt step by step. To make such a skirt, you need tulle 80–100 cm long. In our example, we are sewing a bright blue tutu skirt that will have a play of tones.
- We cut the tulle to the required length. Since we have a skirt of different shades, we collect a section of each color. If the skirt is planned to be plain, the tulle is still divided into sections.
- Sew one edge of the tulle. If you are sewing a tutu by hand, then use a stitch and robotically pull it off at the end. This makes one layer of the skirt.
- On average, 2-3 layers are enough for such a skirt. You need to focus on the desired pomp and density of the pulled tulle.
- We fold the prepared layers one on one and secure them with pins.
- We sew all the layers in a circle, placing the blanks (layers) one on top of the other.
- We pin a wide elastic band.
- Sew the hem of the tulle tutu to the elastic band.
- Connect the edges of the elastic band.
Easy way
Tulle fabric is a thin mesh of synthetic fibers. It is produced in rolls of the usual width of 1.5-3 m and sold by the meter, like other types of fabrics. There is also tulle in bobbins made in the USA.
Its width is 15 cm. To make a tulle tutu skirt, it is best to purchase just this one to simplify the work. If there is no material, you will have to manually cut the canvas into separate strips.
For a tutu skirt, girls will need:
- rubber;
- satin ribbon;
- tulle in bobbins, you can take several different shades;
- scissors;
- ruler or template.
You can calculate the amount of material by measuring the child’s waist circumference and the length of the finished product. The last measurement must be multiplied by 2 to get the length of 1 piece of matter. The number of segments can be equal to the number of centimeters of waist circumference. In this case, the tutu will turn out very lush and beautiful. The length of the elastic band is calculated to be 2/3 of the waist circumference.
Sections of individual pieces of tulle can be made at an angle, in this case you will get protruding sharp edges of the finished skirt. With an even cut, the bundle will have a softer texture.
Assembly is carried out in the following order:
- Bend a piece of tulle in half. Place the fold around the elastic band stretched over the mannequin.
- Thread the free ends of the fabric into the loop formed from the fold of the fabric. Tighten the resulting knot not too tightly so that it can be moved along the elastic band.
- In the same way, attach 3-4 more parts. Move them tightly together and make another 4-5 knots, moving them too. Continue until the entire elastic band is filled with tulle ribbons.
The fluffy skirt for the girl is ready. It is held at the waist with an elastic band, but can be accessorized with a belt and bow. For the belt, fold a wide satin ribbon in half lengthwise and iron it. The length should be such that after sewing there will be long ends for the bow. Sew the ribbon, starting from its middle, like a belt to a skirt, covering the top edge of the product.
Elegant tutu with satin trim
The version of this tulle skirt for girls will require more complex work and the presence of a machine. Cut strips from bobbin tulle. For finishing, choose a narrow satin ribbon to match and cut it into pieces 15 cm long. The number of pieces should be 2 times greater than the number of pieces of the veil. Burn the ribbon sections.
Stitch the satin to both ends of the veil strips, matching the edges and leaving long thread ends. When everything is finished, join the edges of each satin ribbon into a ring, tying the remaining ends of the thread. Then proceed in the same way as in the previous option.
Use a checkerboard elastic band 5 cm wide, then the tulle tulle can be made in several tiers. To do this, the veil ribbons are attached one above the other, threading them through the holes of the elastic band. You can complement the outfit with a corsage made of a wide elastic ribbon. If you make the product longer and attach veil straps to the elastic band, then a children's tutu skirt can look like a chic sundress, which is tied with a belt at the waist.
How to sew a beautiful evening tutu skirt with a train: photo instructions
If you want to sew an evening tutu skirt with a train that lies beautifully and does not stick out like a “peacock’s tail,” then consider the following nuances in choosing fabric:
- For the main skirt you need to take hard tulle. It will look voluminous.
- For a train, it is better to give preference to soft tulle. It will fall beautifully in soft air waves.
Now the process of making such a model itself.
- The tutu skirt can be sewn using any method. In this article you will find different sewing options.
- The train must be made separately. A series of long strips of tulle are initially sewn onto a satin ribbon, followed by shorter strips on top, and so on until the shortest.
- A separately sewn train is tied over the main tutu skirt and secured with braid or satin ribbon.
Decor
A similar skirt can be decorated with various decorative elements. For example, sew down a wide satin ribbon that matches the color of the main material or a contrasting shade. Stitches during the sewing process must be made in the middle of the tape.
The hem can be designed in the form of beautiful waves. To do this, you need to sew a fishing line of medium diameter there in a zigzag. It is recommended to use mode 2 or 3 of the sewing machine for this purpose. In order for the fishing line to hold well, its size must correspond to the size of the stitches.
To make the “American” even more original, you can sew a soft tulle train to the back of the belt. In addition, you can decorate such a product with flounces, frills, braid, beads, bows, flowers, rhinestones and other decorative elements.
A light material such as tulle or organza, designed in the form of a fluffy tutu skirt, will create a romantic look. Little ones will look great in this outfit at any children's party. Adult representatives of the fair sex can wear such skirts under new-look dresses, combine them with leggings, and even wear them in the office in combination with a blazer.
Tulle tutu skirt for newborn babies
To create a tiny tutu skirt for a newly born princess, you don't need a sewing machine. It is enough to get:
- Tulle in two shades: main color – 1 m, tint – 0.5 m.
- Narrow elastic band.
- Scissors.
- A needle and thread.
- Measure the circumference of the newborn's belly, add 1 cm, and cut off the elastic.
- Sew the edges of the elastic.
- Cut the tulle into strips 25 cm wide and 0.5 m long.
- Stretch the elastic band to work. This can be done by placing it on the back of a chair or on the legs of an inverted stool.
- Throw a strip of tulle over the elastic band, align the halves, they should be equal in length. Sew the fabric under the elastic without catching it.
- Carry out similar actions with the remaining cuts.
- The strips are sewn and pulled together quite tightly to each other. The more stripes you tie, the more magnificent the end result will be.
Method without cutting
So what you need:
- wide, dense elastic band for the belt, at least 5 cm. The length is slightly larger than the waist, about 2 cm, so that it can be easily removed from the hip.
- material. For a girl with a waist size of 60-70 cm, you will need 12-15 m of fabric. A little girl will need from 2 to 6 m.
Operating procedure
- First we decide how long the product we need. We multiply the resulting figure by 2 and add another 2 cm to the result.
- We cut strips of fabric 5-10 cm wide and the length determined above.
- We sew the ends of the future belt.
- We bend the ribbons in half. We tie them with an elastic band. In this case, the knots do not need to be tightened too much - the base will twist unsightly, and we also make sure that the edges of the strips after tying are at the same level.
- We continue tying until the entire space is covered with fabric. The more stripes, the more magnificent the “American” will be!
You can tie the ribbons yourself with a knot, or you can tie them with braid, emphasizing the waist line: the strip is thrown over an elastic band, and instead of a knot, it is tied with braid, which should form one line on the finished product.
This is how easy it is to make a beautiful tutu for a girl with your own hands. It can be decorated with satin ribbons and rhinestones. Such skirts are worn either with an opaque petticoat or with tight tights or leggings.
Children's tutu skirt for a one-year-old girl made of organza
Organza fabric, unlike tulle, is softer. Therefore, it will not work to sew a tutu skirt from it using the method described above (for a newborn).
For sewing a tutu, it is better to choose a shiny organza type. It is considered the densest, and will flow beautifully in the finished product.
Preparing materials:
- Organza – 5 m, 50 cm wide.
- Wide elastic band.
- Initially, we take measurements from the baby: waist size and desired skirt length.
- We divide the fabric into meter-long pieces, from which we need to cut out “suns”.
- We stitch the blanks from below or scorch them with a candle.
- We attach the inside of the folded 5 “suns” to the elastic band and you can try on the organza tutu.
Features of tulle
Tulle can be recognized by its mesh structure. This fabric, usually synthetic, is lightweight, translucent and durable. Materials of this type can have different densities, plain or shiny texture. They do not fray when cutting the edges, even without hemming, and can be easily decorated with embroidery, sequins and appliqués. All this makes tulle ideal for DIY tutu skirts. You can make something from this fabric without any special preparation, using the simplest means at hand.
How to sew a tutu skirt for a doll?
The fashion for tutu skirts has not bypassed the doll world either. Girls very often ask their mothers to sew such a skirt for a doll. But how to do this? To help mothers, a master class on sewing a tulle tutu for their daughter’s “children.” To work you will need:
- Tulle (you can also use organza).
- Needle with thread.
- Scissors.
- Braid (you can use tape).
- Having cut a piece of tulle to the required width, tuck the edge and use a simple line stitch (small stitches) to run along the entire length.
- Pull the fabric onto a thread; the size of the pulled part should match the size of the “doll’s waist”.
- Sew braid or ribbon over the pulled part, leaving long edges for tying the skirt.
- If necessary, singe the edges of the tape, and you can try on the product.
How to sew a tulle skirt for a child for a doll
To sew a beautiful tulle skirt for a doll with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to cut out complex details.
All you need to do is follow a simple master class consisting of several steps:
- Take a hair tie that stretches well and will hold tightly to the toy's waist.
- Cut small pieces of tulle and tie them one by one to the rubber base.
The process is incredibly simple, and the effect is gorgeous. My daughter will be pleased with her new toy outfit.
We sew a tutu skirt for the New Year: patterns and photos
But the New Year tutu skirt will be an excellent addition to the “Christmas tree” or “Snowflake” look at a children’s party or in the atmosphere of a home party. You can use any of the above methods for sewing a tutu skirt, using this pattern as a basis.
How to make a multi-colored tutu skirt from stripes without sewing with your own hands?
We prepare tulle of different colors and elastic.
Let's get to work. First we take measurements:
- waist circumference - this indicator is needed to cut the elastic. You need to add 3 cm to the results obtained;
- The length of the skirt can be arbitrary. This indicator is multiplied by 2. The strips of material must be this long to work with.
Cut the tulle into strips 20–30 cm wide. Sew the elastic and stretch it on the legs of an inverted stool. Throw a strip of tulle over an elastic band, compare the resulting halves (they should be equal in length) and tie the strip without tightening the elastic too much.
Stripes of tulle by color are taken in any form. When the elastic band is completely tied, the multi-colored pack is ready. You can decorate it with a satin ribbon or a flower using the kazanshi technique.
How to make a tutu skirt?
Almost all fluffy children's dresses made of tulle have a tutu skirt; it is also called a “tutu.” This is a multi-layered fluffy model, consisting of several (at least ten) layers of fabric.
Even mothers who don’t know how to sew can easily make a children’s skirt here with their own hands. You will need rolled tulle 10-15 cm wide and a wide elastic band for the belt.
You can take one-color tulle or buy several rolls of different colors, then the skirt will turn out to be colorful. Operating procedure:
Let's measure the girl's waist and cut the elastic for the belt of the required length. This is a very important point, the belt should not be tight, but too loose will be uncomfortable;
using a centimeter we determine the length of our future skirt, we determine it at will, but short skirts look better;
cut the rolled tulle into strips, the length of which is twice the desired length of the skirt;
We begin to tie strips of tulle to the elastic waistband, folding the strips of fabric in half. The more tightly the stripes are placed, the more magnificent the skirt will be. When making a variegated model, you need to alternate strips of tulle of different shades, achieving the desired pattern;
after the elastic belt is completely covered with tulle ribbons, the skirt will be ready;
If desired, you can further decorate the skirt using bows, satin ribbons, artificial flowers, etc.
