I have no idea why it has taken me so long to put this post up on the blog! Especially since it’s one of my favorite projects of late and the main subject happens to be pretty high on my list :)
Back in September Baby E turned 6 months (where does time go) and we celebrated by having photos taken with the amazingly talented Keri Meyers Photography. She also did Baby E’s newborn pics and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Seriously, if you ever want to swoon over newborn babies just visit her blog.
A few weeks before the photo shoot I started planning Baby E’s outfits. Oh my gosh I’m so glad I had a girl because they are SO much fun to dress up! I knew I wanted one of the outfits to be a fluffy tutu, strands of pearls and a big headband. I had such a specific vision for the outfit and I knew the only way I was going to achieve the complete look was to make it. So that’s what I did.
I love how it turned out. Baby E had fun playing with the ruffles and we have some really great shots of her twirling the pearls. She is SUCH a girly girl :)
Here is a closer look at the tutu. I’ve also provided a quick tutorial at the end of the post.
Coordinating headband and pearls…
Tutorial
What you need to make the tutu:
- 1-2 spools of 6″ tulle (You can also cut tulle into strips, but once I discovered the precut spools I was hooked)
-Elastic for waistband
-1″ satin ribbon for trim
1. Cut the tulle into 22″ strips (or length of your choice) and cut the ribbon into 6 1/2″ strips
2. Machine sew the ribbon onto each end of the tulle strips
Now here are where things get a bit tricky because I totally failed and forgot to take pictures of the rest of the steps. So I’ll do my best to explain them.
4. Sew the ends of the elastic together to create the waistband. Baby E is on the smaller side for a 6 month old and the waistband was about 10″ and she still had some room.
5. Take each piece of tulle and tie it onto the waistband, just one tight loop will do the trick (like the 1st step in tying your shoe).
6. Repeat step 5 until the waistband is completely covered. The more the pieces you fit on the skirt, the fuller and fluffier it will be.
7. To keep the ends of the satin ribbon from fraying, you can place some Fray Check 
And that’s it! I’m thinking about making a Holiday version for Santa Pics :)
This tutu will be making an appearance at these parties :)
I love tutu’s, they are soo easy and effective, I made one like this for my girl a little while back :-)
Sweeeet! And so pretty in pink! I think every little girl should have a fabulous tutu! :)
This is so pretty!! What A lucky little girl. I Would love it if you would share this at my new creative linky party going on right now!! I’ve also got some great giveaways this week, too!
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Hoping to see your Christmas version. I don’t think that a wee girl can have enough tutus :-) Mine has an ever-growing collection.
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So dang cute! So glad you linked up with us!
Marie
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That is absolutely adorable! One of the cutest tutus I have seen online. I have made my little cupcake a tutu for each birthday, but I am thinking this year at 7 she might be getting to old. sniff sniff.. : )
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I don’t think you can ever be too old for tutu’s! Heck, there are some amazing adult ones out there too :)
How gorgeous! What a cutie little girl too.
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Thank you!
This is nothing short of adorable. I love making tutus, also, for my daughter. And her photo is beyond cute!
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SO So pretty!! You did a lovely job. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my link party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-10.html
Have a great week!!
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How pretty! Really, this is beautiful…on a beautiful baby girl! Love it!
I would love it if you would link this up to my Tuesday party going on right now! http://www.mushkiloves.com!
Hope to see you there!
Kirsten
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Thank you SO much Desiree! I’m really excited :)
wow so stinken pretty! very very cute! love the pink :)
Love it, but FYI it is tulle. Toile is another kind of fabric.
I KNEW It looked wrong! Thanks for the note :)
this is by far my fav tutu I’ve seen around online, so I decided “oh, I’ll just whip up 12 for my 5 year old’s birthday party. But uh, yeah…you failed to mention how LONG it takes to sew those ribbons! WOW. I’m only two in and I think I might die. ;)
Hey Taryn! It’s Chelsea! Love your blog. If I want to make this for a newborn should I still use 22″ long tulle? What do you think? I don’t have a baby to measure so I’m going on a whim. Thank you for sharing your creative expertise :)
Hey Chelsea! I would definitely make it shorter for a new born, maybe even as short as 10-12″. The 22″ pieces of tulle make a really long skirt. Baby E is on the tall side and at 9 months the skirt was way below her knees. This would look super cute for a newborn! Congrats on your baby girl :)
Thanks Taryn! I finished it today – it’s so tiny and cute I can’t wait for her to get here and to try it on. I love it.
Oh I’m so glad! I can’t wait to see pics :)