Adding a Tutu to a Onesie
3.01.2010
My cousin asked me to add a tutu to a onesie that she has bought for her daughter's first birthday. I wanted to share how I did it with you in case anyone would like to see.
Cut a piece of elastic (you choose your size, just don't use elastic that is too wide) that is the same width around as the onesie. If you know the child's exact waist measurement, you could cut it to be waist measurement - 1 inch.
Sew the piece of elastic together. You will then sew it on the onesie in four places: the side seams, the front middle, and front back middle.
Use a zig zag stitch.
Then, tie on your pieces of tulle (I do double knots). I used this tutorial by Angie at Treasures for Tots for quick cutting.
Now, the tutu will stay in place no matter how much moving or pulling on it she does!
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This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I love the tutus and this is one I could make so easily!!! Thanks so much!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks a bunch! This tutorial will definitely be put at work! Oh and thanks for sharing the tutu tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day and if you have time
here is my post today!
Brilliant!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
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--Anne
Love it! Where did she get the onesie?
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely adorable!!! So quick and easy!!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletevery cute ... but i must know... did you make the design on the oneise or did it come that way?
ReplyDeleteCassandra and Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure where she got it from, but the label is "Miniwear". I did not make the print on the onesie, although, Samster Mommy has a tutorial for doing something similar with the necklace part (http://samstermommy.blogspot.com/2009/09/painted-jeweled-onesie.html).
This is so darling. Thank you for sharing. There is a little one at church that I want to make one of these for but never found a tutorial for doing so. You just made my day with this post. Love and look forward to each one.
ReplyDeleteSeriously genius Jessica. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! You must have so much fun making them.
ReplyDeleteJustine
What a great idea attaching the tutu to the onesie! I did a similar thing with tulle ruffles, but only across the backside. I love the idea of a full tutu.
ReplyDeleteHere's my version:
http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/03/get-em-while-theyre-hot.html
I never would have thought of that - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love these, thanks for sharing. Your blog is wonderful BTW!
ReplyDeleteLove this! My daughter freaked when she saw it Jessica! So cute! You know I link luved ya. http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/03/link-luv-roundup.html
ReplyDeleteVERY CUTE! I will have to make one if my niece ends up having a girl!
ReplyDeleteAnd I will be featuring this on my blog!
Great idea! It's so simple, too. I love that I can actually do this. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteWell I will be making something similar to that for my little ones first birthday this month.
ReplyDeleteYour tutu onesie came out adorable! I've bookmarked it so I can try it too! And thank you for linking to my quick and easy tulle cutting tute!
ReplyDeleteJust found you from another blog. LOVE this. Making it. Linking back. Following. Addicted. Awesome. <3
ReplyDeleteI linked on my Treasures for Tots blog sidebar!
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Thank you again for the cute tute and for linking my tute too!
Neat idea for a onesie tutu! I do mine a bit differently but its always nice to see some variations for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jenn
Cassandra & Nicole-
ReplyDeleteI've seen the onesie at Babies R' Us!
Is it machine washable?
ReplyDelete"Is it machine washable?"
ReplyDeleteYes, I recommend washing it on a gentle/handwashing cycle and air drying it though.
Can you tell me how to double knot the tulle? Also how long did you make each piece of tulle?
ReplyDeleteI honestly can't remember how long I made them, but I think it was 7 or 8? And to double knot is just tying a knot twice.
ReplyDeleteHow many yards of tulle do I need?
ReplyDelete"How many yards of tulle do I need?"
ReplyDeleteIt's really up to how full you want it and the size of the onesie. I used scraps for mine, but I would think 1 yard should be enough. If you want to add more colors, just get a smaller amount of a few colors. You could always try a certain amount and then if you felt like it needed more, add some.
Thank you so much for sharing! It is adorable & so easy!
ReplyDeleteI just finished making one for my daughter's first birthday! It was so easy, and it is super adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea, But how do you wash it?!?!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous "But how do you wash it?!?"
ReplyDeleteThat's simple :) Just pretreat any stains on the onesie. Then wash it on a delicate cycle. Hang to dry.
genius and adorable!
ReplyDeleteadorable, but how do you cover the areas where you stitched?
ReplyDelete"but how do you cover the areas where you stitched?"
ReplyDeleteThe tulle is really puffy and covers it up as long as you knot on enough. You won't see it at all then :)
Wat size elastic did you use? 1/2"?
ReplyDelete"Wat size elastic did you use? 1/2"?"
ReplyDeleteI believe it was. I wouldn't use anything bigger than that for sure.
When I cut tulle for a tutu, I use pre-measured pieces of cardboard - 8", 9", 10" and so on (each one labeled). Then I wrap six inch wide pieces of tulle around the cardboard, kind of like wrapping cloth around a flat bolt. When I have enough (sometimes I count as I wind), I carefully cut each side at the end of the "bolt" or cut on one side to make double lengths. A rubber band can hold the tulle in place if it slips around too much. Thanks for the tutu idea - great!
ReplyDeleteAlso, does the tulle maintain it's stiffness when washed as suggested above?
I love this and posted my version with a link to your amazing tutorial! Thank you so much for this, my friend's little girl loved it! http://crazydazedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-girls-and-tutus.html
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