Hey Cuties,
I hope you had a dope weekend. Mine was busy but a lot of fun. We did a Trick or Treat event at the National Harbor with the littlest Cutie on Saturday followed by a Halloween Housewarming. On Sunday I graced the studio of WBALTV in Baltimore, MD. My segment was on *drum roll* DIY Halloween Costumes. I had a blast, I need to get my face on TV more often, I felt right at home.
Supplies
What you need:
Tulle {Any colors of your choice} – Ribbon or Elastic – Suspenders – Funky Socks – Red Lipstick
Larks Head Knot
Making a tutu is so easy, you just need time. For me I put on a show/movie and get to working. Before I know it I am finished.
Step 1: Cut strips of tulle at your desired length. To measure roll out your tulle and hold it up to your waist and down to the length you want. Once you have the desired length cut your strips twice as long. Remember: You will fold those trips in half.
Step 2: Cut a bunch of strips at your desired length.
Step 3: Base: I used a ribbon as the base of my tutu. You can use cord, ribbon, elastic, whatever you want. Whatever you go with hold it up around your waist so you know how much you need. Note: Make it longer you can clip the extra at the end. If it is short you will have to do more work to fix it.
Step 4: {See image above} You are going to use a Larks Head Knot to secure your tulle to your base. If you aren’t sure what that is Google it. It is very easy to do.
Step 5: Keep doing it until you are done. I take breaks and try it on myself or the kid to see how far around I need to go. The tighter the tulle is together the fuller it will turn out.
Step 6: Put the tutu on and tie it close.
Once your tutu is complete it should look something like this. I paired it with some funky socks and a sweat shirt. You are clown so you don’t have to go all matchy-matchy. Now let’s talk suspenders.
I made this bow out of ribbon I already had. I also owned all of these buttons. Tip: You can get fun buttons from your local craft store or the thrift store.
You can get any kind of funky socks. Tip: You can buy socks, you can use mix-match socks, you can use adult socks on kids. I paired her funky socks with some funky shoe strings I already owned and a Splatter paint pair of Custom Kicks by Mimi. She already owned these sneakers so they were a no brainer.
Sneakers: Custom Kicks by Mimi Splatter Paint Converse, Chuck Taylor
I put a pair of stripped leggings under her tutu. She already owned them. Tip: If it is cold outside layer up under the tutu and pull funky socks up over the knee.
We loved the way her costume turned and she was really comfy in it.
What do you think? Chat with me in the comment section below or FB, IG or Twitter.
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She is such a little cutie pie! I am loving her costume. What a great idea 🙂
Thanks Robin, she is always so particular about her costumes.
Mimi this was so cute and you all did such a great job on the show! Sharing on twitter! <3
Awww, thanks a bunch. I really appreciate you.
What an adorable clown you have there!! I love making tutus like that, I made some for my nieces for Christmas a few years ago and they loved them!
Thanks Ricci, they are so cute and fun to make. Who doesn’t love a tutu.
I totally love the tutu and suspenders…they definitely make the outfit! She is adorable and is the best looking clown I’ve ever seen!
Thanks Jessica, I totally agree.
Oh my gosh! That is the most adorable clown I’ve ever seen! I don’t really like clowns I think they’re a little scary but this costume is adorable!
Thanks Stefanie, I don’t do scary so you are always safe here. lol
That is such a cute costume! I love that idea and it looks so easy to put together!
Thanks Lisa, it is really easy to put together.
What a cute little costume! You daughter is SO cute in it! I like that there is no sewing involved (I am terrible at sewing).
Thanks Jeanette, honestly I’m not that great at it either.
That costume is so cute! I love the simplicity, and your daughter is such a doll!
Thanks Stacie, I try to keep it simple.
You were so creative with that tulle! This is such a cute costume. I love the other ones you showed on T.V. too.
Thanks Liz, I always have more fun making costumes for girls. This year I wanted to show the boys the same amount of excitement.
Awww, I am loving this costume! And she is so adorable in it! My daughter is going to be a cat this year!
Thanks Mistee, oh that should be really cute. A cat is so classic and never goes out of style.
You are super creative. With the prices of costumes these days, this really saves a lot of money!
Thanks Chubs, yes the prices seem to go up every year. Yet the quality of costumes has declined.
Look how adorable and happy she looks. This would easily be put together
She loved it and I’m glad because she is so picky. lol
wow!!! you were on tv??? congrats on your way to being famous! oh yeah! 😉 i live in balto but i think i missed that segment! you are awesome in making DIY costumes!! 🙂
Thanks Jo, I’m working my way up. One segment at a time. 😉
super cute! cutest clown ever 🙂 great work. love the creativity! i am sure that making costumes provides much better memories than just going to the store and buying one.
Thanks Jataya, yes making them is a lot more fun for us. I don’t know how long they will allow me to do it so I’m soaking it up while I can.
That is a pretty clown costume. I love that this is so easy to make.
Thanks, I try to make them simple. When they are hard it takes the fun out of the process.
This is such a cute idea, I love all of the cute color! I will have to send this to my friend, her daughters would love this!
Thanks Melissa, this costume totally fits my daughters personality. Thanks for sharing.
This is so adorable and simple! I love it so much! The leg warmers are such an awesome touch and of course, those custom kicks!
Thanks Echo, it’s like the perfect chaos.
Aww soo cute! This was an awesome idea for the holidays.
Thanks Nicole, it was right on time for Halloween festivities.
this is too cute! I love that it’s no sew!
Thanks Jennifer, no sew makes life much easier.
She is so cute! This outfit is really a great one. Great job putting it together.
Thanks Bonnie, I really appreciate it.
This DIY outfit is so cute! And she is adorable and rockin it!
Thanks Tonya, I’m so proud of the way it turned out.
I love DIY Costumes! Yours turned out so cute and love the pictures too.
Thanks Sicorra, I love a fun DIY costume.
She is the cutest clown I have ever seen in my entire life. Look at those little feet. So adorable!!
Hahahaha, Thanks Emma.
That is such a cute outfit. And she is ADORABLE!
Thanks Rosey, I had such a great time making it.
She’s adorable! I love how unique DIY costumes look! And baby and kid clowns are my favorite!
Clarissa, they are so cute on kids.
This costume is so adorable. Honestly it’s cute for anytime!
Funny you say that because its been worn several times.
Girl you be killing it with them DIY costumes. Love it!
Thanks Nicole, they are so my thing.
Oh look at you on tv and everything! Great job on those costumes!
Hahahahahaha, thanks Stacie.
Good job. It’s very cute. Throwing a tutu on with any costume is easy and super girly.
Alexandria it totally does, no matter what the costume is.
OMG this is SO cute! You did a great job.
Thanks, I take such pride in my work.
MiMi you killed it with the DIY costumes this year! This is so adorable, I love it. Your little clown and wolf will own Halloween!
Aww, Jaye, thanks a bunch.
Such a cute little clown. I love the tutu.
Thanks, we are big fans of a tutu.
Omg what a cute costume!!!! Little girls are the cutest to dress up.
Courtney they really are.
So adorable! Check out her kicks – too cute!!!! Great job Mimi!
Thanks Valerie. 😉
She is so adorable. Cute costume
Thanks Holly.
This is one of the cutest costumes I have ever seen. You did a great job!
Thanks Katherine.
I love her in her costume, Too adorable! I’m down for DIYs, came out so cute
Thanks Kara, I love a good DIY.
This is adorable! Im going to make a tutu in a big girl size! 😉
Kate you totally should, I have a few tutu’s myself.
Freaking cuteness overload! And of course her kicks were on point!
I love this. My daughter wouldn’t want to take this off!
Thanks Camesha, my daughter has worn this several times outside of the home. lol She loves a good tutu.
Now I just need to borrow someone’s daughter, lol. This is too cute! ♡
Hahahhahaahhaa, you could actually do this one for yourself. 😉