How To Make A Tutu Guide

By Analyn Omandam Encabo

I have written this short article to give you a few basic tips on how to make a tutu. If you have ever seen a Ballerina then the wide fluffy looking skirt is the style of tutu I am talking about here. You can either make it stiff just like the Ballerina or soft and bouncy which would be more suitable for a small child or as an addition to an outfit.

To start with you will need to source your material. Tulle is the most common material used and can be found in most material or craft stores in your local area. If you are unable to find material where you live you can of course do a search on the internet and have the material delivered to you. Tulle comes in a variety of colours and styles which will allow you to make tutus of all shapes sizes and descriptions.

Obviously if you have a pattern you will find this much easier otherwise it is time to start taking some measurements. To work out how much material you need the first thing you will have to do is measure from the widest part of the waist down to the knees. This gives you the length of your tutu and is also best measured if the recipient is at full stride. The second measurement is around the widest part of the waist itself.

To make your tutu light and fluffy I always like to use three times the waist measurement in material. You can either tie your material around your chosen waist band or sew it together. Double or triple it up to give it the body and you can even layer the tutu down the legs as well.

Tie your waist band at the rear and cover the knot with a bow if you use elastic or make sure you leave enough material to tie a nice bow if you chose to use a ribbon based band. There are as many ways to make your waist band as there are to make the actual tutu.

Now that you have a few short tips on how to make a tutu why not start making them today. Simply get hold of some material, a pattern or a good guide and you can literally be making beautiful tutus in a matter of minutes. - 30225

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Knitting Instructions: Intro to Basic Techniques

By Sandra Mishikins

This article will introduce you to a number of useful knitting skills. We will cover how to Cast-On, Knit, and perform a number of common knitting techniques. We?ll also give you a few pointers on how best to master the art of knitting.

Today it is easier than ever to find knitting instructions to follow. Pamphlets with basic knitting instructions can be found at any fabric store. The public library will likely have a host of videos or books on the topic. Each of these than can be helpful, when trying to learn the basics or trying to master more complicated techniques.

The first thing any knitting instructions will teach you, is how to cast on. This is the first step to starting any project. To cast on, you will need to start with a couple yards of yarn unrolled. Make a loop and hold it in your left hand. With the needle in your right hand, slip the end of the needle into the loop and pass the yarn from the ball over the needle while drawing the yarn back through the loop. Lastly, slip the loop from your left hand and tighten the stitch that you now have on the needle. This is a fairly easy process. Some people find it necessary to watch it done in person or to see a diagram of knitting instructions explaining it.

The process of knitting is usually performed with the cast-on needle in the left hand. The other needle will be worked with your right hand. You will keep your yarn behind your needles and insert your right needle through the first stitch on your left needle. Insert the needle from the front toward the back. Attach the yarn to the right needle and pull it through the stitch. Pass the stitch off the right needle to the left. This is the basic process of knitting, which will be repeated many times.

Another very basic technique is the purl. The purl is much like the basic knit. However, instead of inserting the right needle from the front, you will insert the tip from the back. You will pull the yarn through from the opposite direction and work the stitch onto the left needle.

Once you feel confident in your ability to perform these basic knitting movements, then you are ready to move on to more advanced techniques. Decide what format of knitting instructions you learn best with and stick to that. If you prefer videos then use those. Many people will learn fine from printed diagrams. Try learning one new knitting technique at a time and using it on your next project. By adding single techniques and taking the time to learn them, you will increase your skills in the most efficient manner. - 30225

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