Making a tutu for Halloween is so much fun and is an easy, low-cost craft you can do at home with your little ones!
How To Make a Tutu For Halloween
To make a tutu for Halloween, you will need:
- A stretchy crochet band
- Dress netting or tulle (more expensive)
- Ribbon
- Tape measure
Step 1: Measure
Decide how long you wish your tutu skirt to be. Measure from your child’s waist down to your desired length. Note this measurement – then double it.
Step 2: Prepare
If your tutu tulle or netting came on a roll (normally 6″), it will be easy to unwind and cut off lengths in your measured (doubled) tutu skirt length. If your fabric came on a bolt (sheet fabric) you will need to cut this into 6″ strips first.
The quantity of fabric you will need will vary depending on the length of your tutu skirt. Here, I used 2m of soft dress netting for a one-layer tutu.
*Tip* Some cheaper dress netting is very coarse and difficult to work with. Feel the fabric before purchasing and consider paying the extra few pennies for the softer variety.
Step 3: Make Your Tutu!
With your tutu fabric now cut and prepared, take one strip and fold it in half. Push the looped end through your crochet band, then pull the loose ends through the loop and gently tug to tighten.
*Tip* Start your row of slip knots on the second row of your stretchy crochet band. The first / bottom layer has a delicate elastic seam.
Step 4: Keep Going!
Continue making slip knots all the way around.
Step 5: Decorate Your Tutu
For added decoration, thread a length of ribbon along the waistline, finishing in a bow. Don’t pull the ribbon too tight as it will prevent the elastic stretching when putting on.
*Tip* Use a safety pin on the end of your ribbon to guide / pull through your crochet band. If your ribbon starts to fray, gently heat the ends with a lighter to seal the fabric.
Step 6: Finish Your Tutu
Finish your tutu with a final piece of ribbon tied in a slip knot at the front and a loose bow at the neck.
Cost To Make A Tutu
Crochet band from eBay: £2.10
Dress netting (2m) at 99p/m: £1.98
Ribbon (3m) at 30p/m: 90p
Total Tutu Cost: £4.98
Pretty girls black patent shoes and sparkly tights, Lauren’s own. Also available in-store at Sainsburys. Shoes £9.00, tights £2.99
Witches hat in black and black & purple, Lauren’s own. Also available at Hobbycraft, £1.00
We had so much fun, we made another tutu all in black… 
If you would like to make a tutu, please feel welcome to follow this tutu tutorial.
I would love to see your finished creation! Hop on over to my One Busy WAHM’s Facebook Page and share your pics!
If you have any questions on how to make a tutu like this one, please leave a comment below – I’m happy to help!
~ Natalie
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Brilliant post! You had me at tutu…
WOW, that is really pretty!
Wow – that looks so good – I am so impressed. Love your photos, too.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!! How darling for your Little Diva to be old enough to be MODELING for you now!?! Gosh wasnt she JUST a baby!?! So beautiful! I think Midge may need a tu tu!!
I know – she is growing up so quickly! Oh and Midge would look adorable in a tutu – you have to make her one!
that is awesome 😀 good job~
Now this is a super cute idea! I woul dhave never thought to use one of those bands!
I’m saving this! My little girl would love it
Awwww! Be sure to come back and share you photos!
OMGosh! SO adorable! love the tights too.
This is gorgeous! You are so talented! I buy costumes. Making one would be a disaster for me!
Ha ha – seriously, this is SO easy! You could totally make a tutu like this
Very cute!! I used to make these all the time, so much fun!
What an adorable tutu. I love it!!!
That turned out beautiful! I’ll have to make a new set for all the girls now that they’re bigger!
They would love that! I don’t think you can ever be too old for a tutu!
Darling! And cute idea to tie the tule through the crochet band!
What a cute little witch you have! That is the easiest thing to make, and your instructions are easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.
Very cute! You have a lot of talent!
love the step by step pics, will have to try this for my niece.
Adorable!! I love Halloween.
I published this same post in 2009! Great minds think alike! I love your little model here.
super cute! I need a girl!
Super cute and looks super simple to make. How much is that in dollars?
Hey Crystal, £5 is just under $8… it’s very inexpensive to make a tutu like this!
… and SO easy!
This is really beautiful
I may try it myself as we have a Halloween party to go to this Sunday x
Super cute!
Hi! What a beautiful costume! I looked arund eBay for the crochet band and I can only fine headbands. Could you tell me which seller you got the bodice width band from? Thanks!
Hello Eileen,
Sure! I got the crochet band for the tutu body from Raindrops Boutique on eBay. Here’s a link to her store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/raindropsboutique/
I notice now she also sells the rolls of tulle for tutu skirts in her shop now too (she didn’t have these before). Hope this helps!