Cut a piece of elastic that is approximately 4 inches smaller than your child’s waist measurement.įor example, my daughter’s waist is 19 inches so I cut the elastic to a length of 15 inches. Also, varying the length of the fabric strips will give the tutu dimension and a more whimsical look.ĥ. Note: There were 50 strips in the tutu I made for my daughter. You can always measure your child from waist to knee and then double that measurement to get an idea of how long to make your strips. I recommend making your fabric strips 18 to 22 inches long. The 16 inch strips were a little on the short side for my toddler, but I was trying to use up my scraps. The length of my fabric strips were all between 16 and 20 inches for my 2 year old’s tutu. However, you can cut your strips anywhere from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches wide. I cut my fabric strips to a width of 2 1/2 inches. Using a rotary cutter and mat, cut your fabrics. Note: You can use fabric yardage if you don’t have any scraps.Ģ. Find scrap fabrics pieces that are at least 18 to 22 inches long and no less than an inch wide.
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