Q&A for How to Make a Tutu

Yes! Measure the tulle and elastic exactly as stated above. Using a fabric glue, or super glue, generously apply the glue to both ends of the elastic. Making a circle with the elastic, press both ends together firmly until set. Continue to make the tulle skirt by folding your tulle strips in half and looping them around the elastic exactly how you would if using ribbon.

Yes, you should be able to get all of it at any craft store.

Most fabric stores carry tulle. You can also buy it online.

You could take green tulle and make a tutu, and on one of the pieces you could sew on a piece of black tulle.

Use a spool of ribbon and follow the directions for making a "no-sew tutu".

Just make it his favorite color. If he loves ballet he'll appreciate it.

You can use ribbon, but it won't come out very fluffy like tulle would. If you have a Walmart around you then you should be able to get some tulle.

You could try to either insert LED bulbs into the tulle or paint the tulle with glow-in-the-dark paint. Another alternative is to use one of these methods on an underskirt instead of the tulle itself.

You can make it his favorite color, or ask him how he would like it to be decorated.

Some dollar stores do, but I would suggest sticking to a fabric store to get a better quality of tulle.

It takes about 5 yards for a child's tutu, 10 yards for a small or medium adult-sized tutu, and about 20 yards for a large or extra-large sized adult tutu.

Use spooled tulle for tutus because it requires less cutting since it's already the correct width to make a tutu.

To make a tutu, you'll need tulle, some elastic or ribbon, a pair of scissors, and any embellishments you want to add such as bows, buttons, or silk flowers.

Some people use crochet ribbon to make the waistband. If you get some crochet ribbon that is a couple of inches wide, you can make multiple layers by looping the tulle through the holes.

You can add more tulle when making it. And hang the tutu upside down when storing it so it puffs up more.