Tutus are the height of fashion when you want a playful, yet elegant style that is perfect for fun and formal occasions. As fashionable as these ephemeral skirts are, however, many stores only carry them during certain parts of the year. Fortunately, tutus are relatively easy to make and require only a few simple supplies depending on the style and dimensions you want. Get the perfect tutu look you want anytime by trying your hand at these 10 DIY tutu projects today.

1. DIY Birthday Tutu

This simple DIY tutu project is very similar to the no-sew tutu idea. However, this particular project is geared more toward toddlers and children. For this birthday tutu project, you will need:

  • two spools of tulle
  • scissors
  • elastic for a waistband (you can use single elastic or a crocheted elastic for multi-layer tutus)
  • a tape measure

Wrap the elastic around your child’s waist to determine how large of a waistband you will need. Make sure you leave enough room for your child to put on or take off the skirt easily. Tie the tulle is slip knots around the band and then fluff out the skirt.

Birthday Tutu

2. No-Sew DIY Tutu

If you are not confident in your own sewing abilities, you can still make an elegant tutu skirt by following this simple and fun DIY no-sew tutu project. For this project, you will supplies like:

  • 2 to 3 spools of tulle
  • sewing or craft scissors
  • a sewing tape measure
  • a crocheted elastic waistband
  • a sewing mannequin

Place your crocheted waistband on the mannequin and then attach the tulle by tying it in knots. You can create two or three layer tutus depending on your preference.

No-Sew DIY Tutu

3. Maxi Skirt DIY Tutu with Zipper

This DIY tutu project requires that you know some basic sewing skills and also how to use an iron properly. For this DIY maxi skirt with a hidden zipper tutu, you will need:

  • tulle
  • fabric scissors
  • a tape measure
  • an iron
  • sewing needles
  • thread to match the tulle’s color
  • a zipper
  • fabric for an underskirt

This tutu is a maxi length skirt, making it ideal to wear for formal or evening occasions.

Maxi Skirt DIY Tutu with Zipper

4. DIY Baby Tutu

Parents and grandparents love to dress up their baby girls in tutus. Make this simple and inexpensive baby tutu using supplies like:

  • colorful tulle
  • elastic for a waistband
  • scissors
  • ribbon for embellishments or bows

Span the elastic around your baby’s waist or another object like a small child’s chair. Tie the tulle into slip knots around the elastic. Finish the skirt by sewing a ribbon around the top of the waistband or by adding a bow in the center.

DIY Baby Tutu

5. Plus-Sized DIY Knee-Length Tutu

Tutus are not just for children and ballerinas. If you are plus-sized, you can join in the tutu craze by making your own comfortable and fashionable plus-sized knee-length tutu. This projects calls for you to have supplies like:

  • strips of tulle
  • scissors
  • a fabric tape measure
  • a belt or ribbon

This project is also no-sew, allowing you to create a stylish tutu that is ready to wear in a matter of minutes.

Plus-Sized DIY Knee-Length Tutu

6. DIY Carrie Bradshaw Tutu

Give Sarah Jessica Parker a run for her money with this one-of-a-kind maxi length DIY Carrie Bradshaw tutu. This extremely simple and affordable tutu project only requires that you use:

  • strips of tulle
  • a belt
  • scissors

Cut the tulle into strips and then attach them to the belt with slip knots. You end up with a tutu that gives you the perfect Sex in the City look that you can wear anywhere.

Carrie Bradshaw Tutu

7. DIY Ribbon Tutu

Ribbons add the perfect finish to any do-it-yourself tutu. Make your own ribbon tutu using supplies like:

  • a sewing machine
  • needle and thread if you prefer to sew by hand
  • tulle
  • ribbon
  • scissors
  • elastic waistband

Trim each strip of tulle with ribbon to get a unique, beautiful, and playful tutu that will set your look apart from others whether you wear this skirt for fun or for formal events like dances or recitals.

DIY Ribbon Tutu

8. DIY Minnie Mouse Tutu

Create a tutu sure to please the Minnie Mouse fan in your family with this fun and easy DIY Minnie Mouse tutu project. To make this tutu, you will need:

  • hot pink tulle
  • black or glitter felt
  • scissors
  • a black marker
  • rhinestones
  • ribbon
  • a hot glue gun
  • a crochet elastic waistband
  • a Minnie Mouse head template

This fun and creative skirt can be paired with a glittery top to make the perfect Halloween or birthday party look.

DIY Minnie Mouse Tutu

9. DIY Unicorn Tutu

Bring fantasy to life with this easy and fast DIY unicorn tutu project. To create this project, use basic supplies like:

  • pastel colored tulle
  • elastic for a waistband
  • scissors

Attach the tulle with slip knots around the elastic. Make sure to alternate the colors so that you get a pastel rainbow effect for the skirt.

unicorn diy tutu

10. DIY Valentine’s Day Tutu

Show off your sweetheart style this Valentine’s Day with this fun and simple Valentine’s Day tutu. This fast and easy project calls for:

  • white tulle
  • pink ribbon for trim
  • crocheted elastic or pink ribbon for the waist band
  • fabric scissors
  • sewing needles and thread

This cute tulle skirt can be paired with any Valentine’s Day-themed shirt or top to create a unique Cupid look all your own.

Valentine’s Day Tutu

Conclusion

Tutus are fun to wear and give the perfect whimsical yet fashionable look. You do not have to be a perfect seamstress to create one of these stylish skirts. Make tutus in any color, size, and length by following along with any of these 10 fast, simple, and fun do-it-yourself tutu projects. Tell us about your own DIY tutu ideas!