This super full no sew tulle skirt tutorial will guide you through the steps to create beautiful tulle skirts without a sewing machine.
I am certainly not a professional photographer, but I do really enjoy taking photos, especially of my friends and family–I call it “mom-tography.” Last fall some close friends asked me to do a family session for their Christmas card photo. They wanted a look that was fun and playful, with a bright pop of color, so we decided to make a big puffy tulle skirt for their little girl to wear.
Had I known how easy it would be to whip these little puppies up, I would have tried it a long time ago. Their family photos turned out absolutely darling, and I made a mental note to make some full-skirted tutus for my own girls the next time we got around to doing a photo session of our own.
Fast forward almost ten months and here we are.
Luckily this time around I managed to snap actually takes some photos while I was making the skirts, just so you could see how simple they really are. I whipped them both up in about an hour and the girls were so excited about their fancy princess skirts that they happily agreed to pose for me. (P.S. The little jean jackets were a great sale find at the JCrew outlet!)
Step 1: Grab a length of tulle and fold it over, then measure it against your model to see how long the pieces will be that you have to cut. This is not an exact science, but better slightly too long than too short!
Step 2: Cut your first piece based on your measurement, then cut remaining pieces until tulle is all cut.
Step 3: Lay pieces flat on top of each other, then cut in half, starting in the middle of the folded edge.
Step 4: Measure a piece of elastic around your model’s waist and tie in place. Don’t knot it too tightly, as you may have to adjust it after the skirt is finished.
Step 5: Take a piece of tulle and loop it around the elastic, pulling the two ends through the loop as shown.
Step 6: Pull to tighten loop, but do not tighten all the way until all the tulle is on the elastic so that you can adjust as necessary.
Step 7: Continue looping the tulle pieces onto the elastic until they are gone. Make sure tulle is evenly spaced on elastic.
Step 8: Place skirt on model. Trim bottom of skirt to make it floor length. Adjust elastic as necessary. Tighten tulle loops and you’re done! Whether you want to take your own photos or arrange a professional shoot, these skirts photograph beautifully!
Did you make this no sew tulle skirt? Share your experience in the comments!
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I find myself referring to this tutorial at least once a year because I inevitably end up putting together a costume or outfit that can benefit from a tulle skirt. Thank you so much for this lovely resource!
Could we use this as a can can skirt
So I seen this post an wanted to make my girls dresses like That as well but I also wanted to make mine too out of the tulle for my wedding this year in june. Do ypu think it would look good in a full length dress? Or any ideas about it
wow, thanks! can you use this as a petticoat?
I just love the great tips and ideas! Keep up the great work.
cant figure out step 3... Is it 54 inches spread out in 5 foot pieces as in my 2 1/2 long tutus equaled 5 ft lengths. then cutting the 54 wide pieces...
Beautiful tutorial and a beautiful tutu skirt! Love it. Thank you
Are your strips of tulle for the no sew skirts 6 inches wide?
Hi!
I'm just wondering where you got that beautiful tull?
Hi!
Those skirts are absolutely adorable. Add I LOVE the colors!
Where did you buy the tulle?
I bought my tulle at Jo-Ann Fabrics but I'm sure you can find it at any craft supply store that carries fabric. You can also find it online.