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Nov
2012

Minnie Mouse Birthday Tutu

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This is probably one of my favorite tutus I've made our daughter.  I used some sparkly tulle, fun ribbon, and coordinating patterns to make sure it matched her birthday shirt I had ordered her.  I got her shirt from the Etsy Shop, A Stitch Upon a Star.  When it came, I knew right away what I wanted to do with her tutu.

Minnie Mouse Tutu:

Supplies:

*Tulle {I used about 30 yards total} in coordinating colors

*Scissors

*Ribbon

Directions:

1.  Lay out a pair of pants that fit your child well.  Measure around the waist, add about 16 inches,  and this is the length of your ribbon that you will attach the tulle to.  Cut a piece of grosgrain ribbon to your necessary length.

2.  Cut your tulle into 15 inch long strips.

3.  Loosely tie the ribbon around a chair, or around your thigh.  Now you're ready to start adding the tulle.  Layer the tulle however you want.  I did various layers, like pink/black/pink/white, etc.  I used about 7-8-10 pieces of tulle.

4.  Fold the layered tulle in half.  Next, where it is "halved", slip it under the ribbon, take the "tails" of the tulle, and slide them through the hole.  You just made a slip know-pull it tight, but not too tight.

5.  Continue this for the rest of your tutu.  Fill in with some coordinating ribbon, using the same knotting technique.

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4 Comments on Minnie Mouse Birthday Tutu

  1. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home
    November 21, 2012 at 8:22 pm (208 days ago)

    What a cute and wonderful tutu! I love the sparkly tulle and polka-dot ribbon. What a fun way to celebrate turning 3!

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  2. Chrissy
    November 22, 2012 at 7:02 pm (207 days ago)

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing!! Found you through a linky party and would love to have you stop by if you get a chance!! http://www.thetaylor-house.com

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