tutu for my 22 birthday!

Today is my birthday! To add to the festivities, I'm wearing a fun tutu to work.
It's perfect that today also happens to be casual day. I must recommend this to everyone on their birthday, particularly if you're turning 22. I'm having so much fun!

This morning I asked Jonathan to take some pictures of my new tutu. I made it last night at Audrey's while watching the Olympics. I must say, this winter has taken a turn and I'm enjoying it more than I thought possible. I've been well for almost 2 weeks and that seems like a record!

 

Materials:
8 yards of tule (I used 4 yards of two different colors)
1 ribbon to match (long enough to wrap around your hips with a little extra left over to tie)

Instructions:
1. Cut the ribbon to your desired length.
2. Cut the tule into 4-inch wide strips. Leave the material doubled.
3. Make a loop with each strip of tule around the ribbon, one at a time.
4. Once finished, try it on and trim the tule to your desired length. Try different lengths to give it some texture. I also cut the strips at a diagonal from the bottom.
5. Go out and play!

*If you want to  make your own and have questions, leave a comment and I'll try my best to answer.

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Thanks to Tess for the original idea - you looked so rad skating in your tutu last summer that I had to join in on the fun. Also, thanks to Nicole for the idea to make my own! It's greater than I ever imagined!