 | Leaf Tutu Template | |
| Material [Pre-wash] | |
| Elastic | |
| Thread | |
| Pins | |
| Sewing Needle and/or Sewing Machine (optional) | |
| Card Stock or Paper Grocery Bag | |
| Marker | |
| Scissors | |
| Sequins on Ribbon (optional) | |
1. Download the leaf tutu pattern. Enlarge the leaf tutu pattern as needed to accommodate the appropriate
length desired for the tutu skirt. Print the leaf pattern template on card stock or use transfer paper to trace the
template on pattern paper or firm paper from a paper grocery bag.
2. Measure the waist of the leaf tutu recipient. Add 1 inch to the measure for overlap for the final seams. Cut
the elastic to this final length.
3. Fold your leaf material in half and place the pattern with the long straight edge along the fold. Pin if needed
or trace a line around the pattern onto material. Cut the leaf out. Unfold. Now you will have a full leaf. Repeat
this process creating 1 leaf per inch of the waist.
5. If desired, sew a seam around the edges of each leaf. This can be sewn by hand or using a machine with
a fancy stitch, zigzag setting, or serging.
6. *Optional: Sew sequins on a ribbon around the leaf edges.
7. Fold the stem of each leaf over the elastic waist band covering the band and pin in place. Repeat for each
leaf covering the entire waistband. Sew the leaves in place, stretching the elastic slightly as you sew to give it
some "give." [Alternative Method: Fold the leaf stem over the elastic band, pin on the leaf leaving a loop for the
elastic band. Sew across. This will allows leaves to be adjustable] Sew the elastic ends together, overlapping
slightly to complete the leaf tutu.
8. *Optional: Sew an elastic ribbon of sequins over the elastic waist band for extra sparkles.
length desired for the tutu skirt. Print the leaf pattern template on card stock or use transfer paper to trace the
template on pattern paper or firm paper from a paper grocery bag.
2. Measure the waist of the leaf tutu recipient. Add 1 inch to the measure for overlap for the final seams. Cut
the elastic to this final length.
3. Fold your leaf material in half and place the pattern with the long straight edge along the fold. Pin if needed
or trace a line around the pattern onto material. Cut the leaf out. Unfold. Now you will have a full leaf. Repeat
this process creating 1 leaf per inch of the waist.
5. If desired, sew a seam around the edges of each leaf. This can be sewn by hand or using a machine with
a fancy stitch, zigzag setting, or serging.
6. *Optional: Sew sequins on a ribbon around the leaf edges.
7. Fold the stem of each leaf over the elastic waist band covering the band and pin in place. Repeat for each
leaf covering the entire waistband. Sew the leaves in place, stretching the elastic slightly as you sew to give it
some "give." [Alternative Method: Fold the leaf stem over the elastic band, pin on the leaf leaving a loop for the
elastic band. Sew across. This will allows leaves to be adjustable] Sew the elastic ends together, overlapping
slightly to complete the leaf tutu.
8. *Optional: Sew an elastic ribbon of sequins over the elastic waist band for extra sparkles.
Materials
Leaf Ballet Tutu Pattern Created by Heather Inks
for personal use
for personal use
Directions:
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