Pom Pom Tulle Skirt Tutorial

I wanted to make something with pom poms that my daughter could have (meaning, she can't get to them to stick in her mouth; she still loves to put everything in there!). Due to this, the skirt idea came to me. She loved it. She kept playing with the pom poms and we kept going over all the colors. The only thing I wish is that I had made it "poofier". Here is a little tutorial on how to make one too.

Supplies:
-Tulle or some other kind of see through material
-Pom poms
-Elastic (no wider than 3/4 in.)
-Matching thread to tulle for sewing machine (I use darker for illustration)

Directions:
1. A) Take waist measurement and add 10 inches (Ex of my little one: 20+10= 30 inches wide)
**If you want it to have more poof, add more inches than this**

B)Take measurement of desired length and add 1.5 inches (Ex: 6 + 1.5= 7.5 inches length)

2. Cut one large rectangle that is (2 x length) by width. (Ex: 15 inches by 30 inches)


3. Sew the length sides together to form a tube. (From Ex.: the sides that equal 15 inches)


4. Fold in half lengthwise with the sewn seam on the inside.


5. Place pom poms in between the fabric fold.


6. Fold the opening top of the tube down 1.5 inches and pin in place to make the casing for the elastic.

(I forgot to take a before pic for this one, so it's pinned down but #7 is done).

7. Sew around the top fold about 1 inch down (so elastic can fit it). Leave an opening to put the elastic through.


8. Thread in the elastic by attaching a safety pin to the end.


9. Sew elastic ends together.


10. Get elastic all in the casing and sew the opening closed. Trim off excess tulle from the waist seam if necessary.

All done. Enjoy :)