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How To Make A Fourth Of July Toddler Tutu

July 2, 2022 by Jackie Cravener 37 Comments

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How To Make Your Own Toddler Girls Fourth Of July Tutu www.iheartartsncrafts.com

Once I found out I was expecting a girl I couldn’t wait to start some of the adorable girl accessory crafts like headbands and tutus that I had seen all over Pinterest.The one that probably every little girl has is the tutu, a simple and adorable craft that anyone can make! I’ve seen different versions but the one that  I wanted was BIG, the bigger the better. Every year we have a reunion on the Fourth of July so this year I thought I’d make our own outfit for my daughter. This version is a little bigger than some of the tutorials I’ve came across, so I bought extra tulle just in case.

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

4th of July Tutu Craft

What You Need

Tulle
Elastic I used 1/2 inch
Ribbon
Felt or Sew On Patches
Scissors
Sewing machine or Needle and Thread

First I cut my strips of tulle so that they were already prepared. Cut your strips of tulle 22′ x 6′.

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

Next take your elastic and measure out the length that’s needed. Take a round object (I used a large mason jar) something you can put the elastic around while you make your tutu and safety pin the ends. I didn’t sew the elastic till the very end because as you make it and tighten the tulle you loosen the elastic. This way it’s a for sure fit if you wait till the end to sew.

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

I used 3 layers of tulle because I wanted it full, I took the three layers and put them behind the elastic, found the middle point and tied it in a double knot.  I did this the whole way around the elastic alternating 2 red 2 white until I started the blue part of the tutu and then I finished with that, make sure to squish the tulle together to create a fuller tutu look.

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

After all of the tulle is tied onto the elastic make sure the measurement still fits and secure it by either hand sewing the ends or by a sewing machine. As for the stars there are two ways you can add them to the blue tulle, you can either trace the stars out on white felt and fabric glue them on which is what I did and they held on great, or I’ve seen little star patches that you could do the same with. And for the finishing touch I took the blue ribbon and added a bow!

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

I LOVE how this turned out, especially for my first go at making a tutu!

How To Make A Fourth Of July Tutu

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  1. Lavende says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:46 am

    Very cute! What a festive outfit, and clear helpful instructions.

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  2. Sarh S says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:09 am

    I love making tutus! My daughter is 8 and she loves to help me make them for her… then she discusses with me how she wish she had a baby sister so she could make one for her as well… oh boy!

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  3. Becka says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Aww that is just DARLING also your model is so CUTE! I love tutus! This one turned out perfect!

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  4. Anna says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I love tutus! I made one for my older daughter, but haven’t done it for my 4 month old yet. I think I know what I’ll be doing in the next week or so. 😉

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  5. Louida (@MissLouMae) says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Your daughter is way too cute! I love her cute cheeks! I love tutu’s on girls and this July 4th one is too adorable! Thanks for sharing how you made it.

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  6. Debbie Jean says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Thats really neat – something I can d for my girls! And ohhhh those baby cheeks!!!

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  7. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    What a fun idea and a beautyful tutu as outcome! But your daughter is even more beautiful yet 🙂

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  8. Kungphoo says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    how cute!! I am sure if my little girl was, well, little, she would be making this..

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  9. Michelle S. says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I’ve been wanting to enroll my baby girl in a ballet class. She’d look super cute in a handmade tutu…and could also wear it to celebrate America’s birthday! How awesome! Thanks for the great instructions!

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  10. Mama's Happy Hive says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    So adorable! Your baby is the cutest ever! 🙂 I am so glad you get to enjoy your sweet little girl. 🙂 I am not sure Little Bee would appreciate a tutu! LOL! Maybe number 2?

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  11. Ann BAcciaglia says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    That is so cute. Thank you for sharing such a great project. Love it.

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  12. zatomlinson says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Such a sweet baby!! I used to make these for my girls when they were younger but they grew out of that stage lol… but my youngest daughter is a year so I might have to make her one this year!!

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  13. mommy2apirateandprincess says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    CUTE! I love making tutu’s for my daughter. so easy and so fun!

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  14. Katie @ Cup of Tea Blog says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. I am SO excited to try this! I didn’t realize these were so easy to make. Pinned!

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  15. Liz Mays says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:24 am

    It’s easier than I ever thought it could be. This is darling!

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  16. Elayna Fernandez (@thePositiveMOM_) says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Wow this is so adorable. I am picturing a birthday Tutu for my baby in August. I wish we could have a playdate. It seems our baby girls are about the same age. Your cutie is adorable~

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  17. Jennifer says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I love the tip to put the band around a jar or holder of some sort! (Wish I had that tip when I made a St. Patrick’s day one two years ago!) Cute!

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  18. lachela06 says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Oh my can this craft or your little girl be any cuter! Such a fun idea

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  19. Jeanette Mays says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    That is really cute! I have always wondered how people made tutu’s.

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  20. Tiffany Hathorn (@tiffanyhathorn) says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    That’s really cute! I have a son, but if I had a daughter, I’d love to dress her in that

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  21. Erinn S says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    How adorable and her cheeks are as cute as the dress! http://www.parentinghealthy.com/

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  22. jaymesmommy2004 says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:07 am

    How adorable and I wish my daughter wasn’t 10 because I doubt she will let me put this on her! Your baby is simply precious!!

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  23. Darcy says

    June 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is precious! Why do I have only boys???

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  24. Gude @HodgePodgeCraft says

    June 18, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    This is just ADORABLE!
    Thanks for sharing at #Pintorials 🙂

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  25. Candy Cook says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:51 am

    If that isn’t the cutest thing!!!

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  26. tara pittman says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    What a cutie. I love how easy the skirt is to make. I need a granddaughter to make one of these for.

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  27. Jill Herzberg Morgenstern says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Ok so you might guess that I’m not actually a seamstress but…where does one BUY tulle? And how? By the yard? I think I pretty much have to do this while I still have my toddler convinced that there’s no such thing as picking out her own clothing.

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  28. Jill Herzberg Morgenstern says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Jackie! I made your tutu skirt & blogged it (of course)! I actually wish I had taken another look at yours before starting, because I like how you have the blue all on one side and the red and white as stripes. I couldn’t really get past the “How do I buy tulle?!?!?” part and then by the time I figured that out, I had forgotten what yours looked like! But I’m still happy with how mine turned out. Thanks for the idea!!!!!

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    • Jackie Cravener says

      June 30, 2014 at 12:58 am

      I actually bought my tulle by the roll at Wal-mart, I think it was 2$! I don’t have a fabric store too close to me so that was the first place I looked. I LOVE how yours turned out though. Love seeing projects that I inspired :] And your little girl looks beautiful in it! I looked for little star embellishments like you have but couldnt find any unless I ordered online. I love the ones you got!

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