How cheaply can I make 8 tutus?
I saw some for $6 each - so that's almost $50
They don't need to be fancy - just a prop for a party - kids are 6yrs old
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Do you have a Jo-Anne fabric nearby? They sometimes have 5 yards of tulle for $5, and almost always have tulle on sale for less than $2 a yard - don't forget to check the clearance bin and use a coupon for anything not on sale! Also see if the fabric store will give you a discount for buying the full bolt over by the yard.
I've made a couple of tutus for LO and I *think* I used about 2-3 yards of tulle.
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@yoursilverlining: did you tie them to elastic or did you sew the tulle to ribbon then put on elastic?
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@Mamaof2: I did the tie to elastic method - it was easy but a little tedious.
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Honestly I don't think it's worth your time - the savings, if any, will be very small.
We've ordered sets like these before, and they are perfectly fine for dress up/party favors. One set was a little stinky (per the reviews), so I just threw them in the wash and air dried - they were fine. All would get you down to around $3/tutu:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSW1DT2?psc=1
I made a tutu for DD's Halloween costume one year b/c I couldn't buy the right color, and it took longer (and way more tulle) than I expected.
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@Mamaof2: You can get a dozen on Oriental Trading for $35.99.
http://www.orientaltrading.com/colorful-be-a-star-tutus-a2-25_34580.fltr?Ntt=tutu
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@PinkElephant: thanks for the links - yeah I was thinking it night not be worth my time either!
@avivoca: thanks for the link!
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