With a measuring tape, measure from their waist to the part of their leg where the tutu skirt should end. Most tutus fall between 11 in. (28 cm) and 23 in. (58 cm) from the waist.
Glue the ends of the elastic together. Use a generous amount glue over the area to ensure the elastic will not come apart. You should now have an elastic circle.
Most tutus are a solid color, but different colors of tulle can also be used together.
For a tutu skirt for a small child, purchase at least 10 yards (9 m). For an adult, purchase at least 15 yards (13. 7 m).
So, for example, if the length of the finished tutu will be 20 in. (50 cm), cut the tulle into strips 41. 5 in. (105 cm) long and 3 in. (7. 6 cm) wide. It’s a good idea to make the tutu 3” to 4” longer than you think it need to be, as once it starts puffing out, it will seem a lot shorter. You can always adjust the skirt to make it shorter, but you cannot make it longer once the tulle has been cut. [2] X Research source
Keep in mind pre-cut tulle is 6’ wide, which is the right width for the skirt. If you’re using pre-cut tulle, you just have to unroll the tulle and cut each strip to the proper length as you go.
Cut several pieces at once at an angle to speed up the process. Don’t worry about keeping the edges very tidy, as you want to add texture to the tutu.
Repeat this process for all of the tulle strips until the circle is complete.
Take a piece of tulle and fold it in half. Wrap the looped end around the elastic and pull the other ends up, around, and through the loop. Then, pull the tulle tight, securing it around the elastic. Repeat the ties until the entire elastic band is covered in tulle. Make sure you gradually push the knots around the elastic together so that as the elastic stretches, there are no gaps in the tulle. Feel free to mix and match or layer colors of tulle on the elastic to create a unique look.
