When Lauren asked me to make a Christmas tutu, I just couldn’t say no. If you would like to make a tutu of your own this Christmas, please feel welcome to follow these tips!
You will need:
- A stretchy, elastic crochet band for the body
- 2*** rolls of red tulle
- 3m Red organza ribbon
- 1m Narrow black ribbon for the lacing
- 1.5m Wide black ribbon for the belt
- Gold card to make the belt buckle
How To Make A No-Sew Tutu For Christmas
(*** To make this tutu, I purchased 2 rolls of 6″ wide soft red tulle (from eBay) and made my tutu skirt two layers thick. It used an entire roll per layer).
Decide on the length of your tutu skirt and cut off lengths from your tulle roll DOUBLE your required tutu skirt length. Lauren is 3.5 years old, and I made her skirt length 9 inches, ie. cutting my tulle in 18 inch lengths.
Fold your tulle pieces in half length-ways, thread the loop end through your tutu body and make a slip knot. Repeat evenly all the way round and in as many layers as desired. (I made my tutu with 2 layers and it was fabulously full).
Since I’ve previously shared a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to make a no-sew tutu, I won’t repeat all the steps here – but please feel free to leave any questions in the comments box at the bottom of this post and I promise to reply to them all!
Tutu Straps
To make the tutu straps, I used a 3m length of ref organza ribbon, cut into 4 equal lengths.
Fold each piece of ribbon in half and make a slip knot (the same as for the tutu skirt) on the front and back of the shoulder areas, tying them in a pretty bow to fasten.
You can use any type of ribbon you prefer, but I like organza since it is soft on the skin and holds a lovely firm shape to the bow.
Tutu Belt and Lacing
Weave some narrow black ribbon through the crochet tutu band as ‘lacing’ and tie discretely in a knot on the inside to secure. Be sure to position this centrally between your shoulder straps 
To make the tutu belt, cut a rectangle out of a small piece of gold card and using a craft knife, cut two slits on either side to run the ribbon through. Tie the ribbon in a big bow at the back to secure.
Next step… have fun!
I hope these tips help you if you want to make a tutu this Christmas. Go ahead, it’s easy!
But if you’ve got any questions just leave me a comment in the box below and I’ll be sure to answer you!
~ Natalie
Has Christmas Gone Crazy?
I made these a lot for my sweet charlotte when she was little. They are so easy and fun! I love your christmas version.
That is just too adorable! I’m not sure I’d have the patience to make one myself but I know my girls would love it.
That turned out SO CUTE!!
I don’t have girls to make one for, but I have friends with girls and I’ll share with them!
oh gosh!! i love this! I could make one for my nieces!
A tutu would be such a lovely gift – you should make some!
I want! Oh my gosh, I want! I need to see if I’m at all crafty and try to make some things for my daughter.
This is So CUTE! My daughter would love it and being no sew is right up my alley ;).
Super cute and a great way to save some money by making it yourself!
Ah, she is so adorable! I am all about NO SEW! I may have to make my twins some!
Aw, if you do, please come back and share some photos on my FB wall. I bet they’d look adorable!
So cute!!! I just shared this with my sister in-law. I would be willing to bet her girls show up at Christmas in this!!
Oh my word that’s so cute! I’m kinda happy I don’t have a little girl. I’d have a really hard time getting all the things done that I want to do! 😀
She is darling! And you had me at no-sew.
This is adorable! I can possible do this since it is no sew, very cute!
Oh my gosh, that is adorable! The belt and lacing really make it special. Seeing cute things like this really make me wish my girls were still little enough to let me dress them!
Oh my gosh. That is just too cute and really makes me wish my daughter were little again so I could dress her up! Adorable. And no sew is just what I need.
Absolutely adorable! And my kind of tutorial, I’m so not into sewing. LOL My daughter would go nuts for this.
This is so stinkin adorable. I bet a lot of that cuteness comes from your model!
I want one of these for my daughter.
That is totally ADORABLE! I love it!
How cute! And your daughter is just gorgeous! I don’t have a daughter to make one for, but have friends who do, and I’m sharing this with them.
Your tutu is so adorable – so is your daughter
What a fun idea!
That is absolutely adorable!
Super cute!! I wish i was crafty. And had a little girl!
This little tutu is just too cute, and so is your daughter! I love how easy it is to make!
So stinkin cute !I had to pin it.
Thank you for sharing this cuteness
So cute! I’ve made a dozen of the tutus before, but never with the stretchy top and ribbons. LOVE it!
How adorable and so easy to make. It makes me wish I had a little one nearby to make one for.
oh that’s adorable!! i’d totally love one of those for my niece.
I love making tutus! Yours is so great though, as I’ve never made one with the shirt part before, and I love it even more.
The tutu top part kinda makes it more of an outfit, don’t you think? It was so easy to make – my mind is spinning with dozens of fun ideas for more tutu creations
Never in a million years would I have thought this would be quite as simple as it is. LOVE the idea!
HELP !!!!!been making tutu dresses with soft tulle on roll…they look stunning but is it normal for them to scrunch up so bad ?? I have wedding to do and worried about this thanks
Hi Cindy, when not being worn, I find it best to ‘brush’ through the tutu strands with your hands until all straight, gently gather ends together and tie loosely like a ponytail with a big hair scrunchy. When being worn, just encourage the girls to flick the back layers out behind them before sitting
Hi Natalie, you have inspired me to try a bit of craft BUT I AM struggling already!! What are the bands called for the body? I have looked on ebay but can only seem to find crochet hair bands an not sure where I am going wrong- can you point me in right direction please? Would love to make one for My baby’s first birthday (not my baby for much longer!)
Hey Emma, I’m going to shoot you an email
Hi, where do you find the crochet top? Would love to make one for my daughter x
Hi Sharon, I got mine on eBay. Just search for tutu tops or crochet bands
Where do you buy the crochet elastic tops?
Hello Karin,
Here’s a link to the seller I use: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/raindropsboutique/