{"id":25601,"date":"2013-04-23T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=25601"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:21:23","slug":"scrap-fabric-tutu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/scrap-fabric-tutu\/","title":{"rendered":"Scrap Fabric Tutu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by contributing writer\u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/At6r4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jackie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a stash of fabric scraps that are too big to throw away but not big enough for most sewing projects? Well, this Scrap Fabric TuTu\u00a0project that will help you use up your scrap fabrics.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25612 size-full\" title=\"This scrap fabric tutu is so easy to make and will provide your little girl with something fun to wear during playtime or anytime.\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu.jpg\" alt=\"This scrap fabric tutu is so easy to make and will provide your little girl with something fun to wear during playtime or anytime.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This tutu is so easy to make and will provide your little girl with something fun to wear during playtime or anytime.<\/p>\n<h4>Supplies<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\">Scrap Fabrics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Rotary Cutter &amp; Mat<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 or 1 inch wide Elastic<\/li>\n<li>Sewing Machine &amp; Thread <em>(or hot glue or a safety pin)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25604 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-4.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 4\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Instructions<\/h4>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Find scrap fabrics pieces that are at least 18 to 22 inches long and no less than an inch wide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Note: You can use fabric yardage if you don&#8217;t have any scraps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25602 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-2.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Iron the fabric if it is wrinkled.<\/strong> This will make cutting easier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25603 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-3.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Using a rotary cutter and mat, cut your fabrics.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I cut my fabric strips to a width of 2 1\/2 inches. However, you can <strong>cut your strips anywhere from 1 inch to 2 1\/2 inches wide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The length of my fabric strips were all between 16 and 20 inches for my 2 year old&#8217;s tutu. The 16 inch strips were a little on the short side for my toddler, but I was trying to use up my scraps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I recommend making your fabric strips 18 to 22 inches long.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>Note: <strong>There were 50 strips in the tutu I made for my daughter.<\/strong>\u00a0 Also, varying the length of the fabric strips will give the tutu dimension and a more whimsical look.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25605 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-5.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 5\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-5-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Measure your child&#8217;s waist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Cut a piece of elastic that is approximately 4 inches smaller than your child&#8217;s waist measurement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, my daughter&#8217;s waist is 19 inches so I cut the elastic to a length of 15 inches. The reason you want to cut the elastic so much smaller is because the tutu will stretch as you add the fabric strips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Overlap the ends of the elastic and use a zig-zag stitch to sew them together. Sew over the stitches 2or 3 time<\/strong>s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No-Sew Options: <\/strong>Use a hot glue gun to attach the two ends of the elastic. You can also use a safety pin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25606 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-6.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 6\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-6-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Determine if you want to make a pattern out of your fabric strips or just be totally random.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was fairly random with my strips because I had quite a few of some fabrics and hardly any of others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25607 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-7.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 7\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-7.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-7-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Place the elastic around your thigh.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Tie the strips to the elastic using a single or double knot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I just did a single knot, but if you are worried about the knots coming undone then I would suggest tying a double knot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25608 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-8.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 8\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-8-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Continue tying strips around the elastic until it is completely covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25611 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-11.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 11\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-11.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-11-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s all there is to making this simple and fun tutu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25610 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-10.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 10\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-10-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I just know my little girl is going to love playing in her new tutu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25609 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-9.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Fabric Tutu 9\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/03\/Scrap-Fabric-Tutu-9-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the scrap fabric tutu I made was very simple you can do any of the following to change it up a bit.<\/p>\n<h4>Change the Look of Your Tutu<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\">Use pinking shears to cut the strips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Taper the ends of the strips so they come to a point.<\/li>\n<li>Use lace and tulle as well as fabric.<\/li>\n<li>Add some ribbons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I definitely think I will have to make a few more of these scrap fabric tutus for my little girl.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/homemade-christmas-gifts-1\/\" rel=\"noopener\">See more Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas here!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by contributing writer\u00a0Jackie Do you have a stash of fabric scraps that are too big to throw away but not big enough for most sewing projects? 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