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How to Sew a Ballerina Tutu for a Halloween Costume

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Back of Finished Tutu

Back of Finished Tutu

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  • Separate the layers of tulle so that they fluff out.
  • Tie the tutu in the back.
  • Decorate the tutu by placing dots of glue (with parchment paper behind the glue) and sprinkling the dots with glitter. Line the hem edge with glue and glitter.
  • Make small bows from narrow 1/8" wide craft ribbon and hand sew the bows scattered on the tutu.
  • Visit a craft store for a wide variety of stick on type decorations.

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