Uploaded June 2013 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
This video will show you how to make a cute tutu using an elastic and slip knot method. For length to cut tulle...see BELOW!
Tulle link: theribbonretreat.com/Catalog/tulle.aspx
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Elastic Measurements: Use 1/2" - 1" wide. Measure your child, but if there is no child to measure, use these measurements.
Elastic Measurement for Newborn Tutu - 16". Add an inch for each size up. (The newborn size could fit 6 months to a year).
Tulle Cutting Measurements: Take the length you want (ex. 9″) and double (ex. 18″). Then add two inches (ex. 20″). So for example, if you want a tutu at 9″ in length, then you need to cut each strip to be 20″ long.
Approximate Tutu Measurements and Length to cut tulle
0-6 Mos - 7 in - cut tulle at 16 in
6-12 Mos - 8 in - cut tulle at 18 in
12-24 Mos - 9 in - cut tulle at 20 in
2T/3T - 10 in - cut tulle at 22 in
4T/5T - 11 in - cut tulle at 24 in
5/6 - 12 in - cut tulle at 26 in
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Tips and Tricks!
The elastic should be around something to make it easier to put on the tulle, but you don't want to stretch it out too much, or else it won't go back to it's original size.
When tying on tulle, make sure that it isn't too tight and it isn't stretching the elastic too wide.
If your tutu isn't fluffy enough, add more tulle.
This video will show you how to make a cute tutu using an elastic and slip knot method. For length to cut tulle...see BELOW!
Tulle link: theribbonretreat.com/Catalog/tulle.aspx
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Elastic Measurements: Use 1/2" - 1" wide. Measure your child, but if there is no child to measure, use these measurements.
Elastic Measurement for Newborn Tutu - 16". Add an inch for each size up. (The newborn size could fit 6 months to a year).
Tulle Cutting Measurements: Take the length you want (ex. 9″) and double (ex. 18″). Then add two inches (ex. 20″). So for example, if you want a tutu at 9″ in length, then you need to cut each strip to be 20″ long.
Approximate Tutu Measurements and Length to cut tulle
0-6 Mos - 7 in - cut tulle at 16 in
6-12 Mos - 8 in - cut tulle at 18 in
12-24 Mos - 9 in - cut tulle at 20 in
2T/3T - 10 in - cut tulle at 22 in
4T/5T - 11 in - cut tulle at 24 in
5/6 - 12 in - cut tulle at 26 in
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Tips and Tricks!
The elastic should be around something to make it easier to put on the tulle, but you don't want to stretch it out too much, or else it won't go back to it's original size.
When tying on tulle, make sure that it isn't too tight and it isn't stretching the elastic too wide.
If your tutu isn't fluffy enough, add more tulle.
