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Make a Race Day Tutu

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August 4, 2015 by Wendy Hammond

Make a Race Day TutuI’ve discovered that part of the fun of 5Ks is dressing up. Having a colorful tutu definitely added to the fun of The Color Run. While you can certainly purchase tutus, my sister in law showed me that with a little time you can make your own!

What you’ll need:

  • stretchy crochet trim (sold on spools and often sold for making headbands).
  • tulle (can purchase on spools or the kind that’s folded up in a package).
  • scissors

Step 1

Cut the elastic to just a bit smaller than your waist. You want to be able to get the tutu on and off, but also make it tight enough so that it doesn’t fall down when running. You may want to singe the cut ends with a lighter to prevent raveling.

Step 2

Cut the tulle into strips, about twice as long as you want the finished length to be and about 4 inches wide.

tulle strips

Step 3

Move the cat out of the way, then line up two tulle strips. Push through the hole, tie with a knot. Repeat.

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Fold up one end of two stacked pieces of tulle
Fold up one end of two stacked pieces of tulle
Poke through to the back.
Poke through to the back.
Pull about halfway through. Don't worry about getting it perfect!
Pull about halfway through. Don’t worry about getting it perfect!
Make a loop, like the beginning part of tying a shoelace
Make a loop, like the beginning part of tying a shoelace
Pull it through, taking care not to tangle the tulle
Pull it through, taking care not to tangle the tulle
Pull it tight, taking care not to catch the neighboring tulle or crochet band
Pull it tight, taking care not to catch the neighboring tulle or crochet band
Continue until all the holes are filled
Continue until all the holes are filled

Step 3

Use a final piece of tulle to tie the two ends closed. Wear and have fun!

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Category: DIYTag: diy, fitness, race day, tutus

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