Tutu Time…

Well, I did it!  I made a tutu.  I was shopping for a gift for Munchkin, who is more than a little obsessed with ballerinas, when I found one of those little one piece leotard thingies that ballerinas wear.  So I thought…hm.  I got it.  And I got the supplies to make a tutu.  Then I decided to get shoes and tights to go with it.  It was supposed to be a frugal gift, but it turned into a really official looking ballerina get-up.  Well, SHE will think it’s official anyway! 

Wanna see?  Of course, she hasn’t seen it yet, being as it’s a Christmas gift, but she doesn’t read my blog yet, so I should be safe.  *grin*  I’m pretty pleased with how the ensemble turned out.  I’ll be sure to post a picture of her in it.  I’m sure I’ll have plenty of opportunities to get pictures of her in it since I forsee great difficulty getting her to ever remove it.  LOL! 

Here’s a close-up of the front of it.  It’s not exactly perfect and precisely even, but I think it will be fine.  *grin*  I’m quite sure she’s not going to care. 

And of course, the accessories.  I made the hairbows with leftovers from the white tulle roll and a couple ribbon pieces.  They are tied onto some of my hair elastics, so that was free!

Total cost of the handmade part:
approximately $15

Not too bad.  I made it long and a little big so she can use it for longer than a couple months.  Probably have enough left over to make another smaller one, so perhaps $15 is a little much, but whatever.  I’m happy, and I’m pretty sure she will be, too!