DIY tulle dresses for girls. Photos, master classes, patterns

Dresses made of tulle are very popular among girls of different ages. From such fabric you can sew lush and beautiful outfits. The material is also easy to process, so you can quickly and easily create a beautiful dress with your own hands.

Features and benefits of the fabric

Advantages of tulle:

• elasticity. The fabric hardly wrinkles, which is ideal for children's use;
• dirt is easily removed;
• durability. The material is difficult to tear or damage in any other way;
• wear resistance of finished products. They retain their original appearance even after numerous washes;
• affordable price;
• beautiful appearance. Tulle products are airy and light. The volume appears naturally, no lining or petticoat is required;

• shape retention. Due to the strength of the material, it is suitable for creating flounces, interesting design ideas;
• wide range. Textile factories supply the market with different types of tulle in color and texture;
• convenient to work with. The fabric does not crumble, is easy to cut and sew.

One of the disadvantages is that the fabric does not “breathe”. Therefore, it is better not to wear dresses (especially with several layers) in the summer due to the characteristic discomfort. Among the modern offers from textile factories, the "space" look stands out. This is tulle with a special metallic coating. Playing in the light, it creates the impression of a starry sky.

You can also buy white tulle, which you then apply textile paint to yourself. This way you can create a material with unique patterns.

Tips for choosing tulle

You need to select tulle depending on what kind of product you plan to sew from it.

You can see the types in the table below.

Type of tulle	How to choose	What products is it suitable for?
Super hard	Run your hand over it – the fabric should be hard, without wrinkled surfaces (the folds will not be smoothed out). Also, poor quality tulle will scratch the skin.	Suitable for making artificial flowers, hair accessories. Skirts and petticoats are not made from it, since it is impossible to achieve the ideal shape, and the folds remain forever.
Hard	Check by touch. High-quality hard tulle is prescribed with a composition to maintain strength and shape. It coats every thread and feels like dried glue.	Disposable petticoats or decorations. Such tulle cannot be washed, after contact with water it loses its shape - the cells become distorted. Even ironing doesn't help to smooth out the surface.
Technical	There are no difficulties in choosing, the fabric is inexpensive and has a simple production technology. Therefore, low-quality types are not found on the market.	Used for making upper and inner layers of skirts and accessories. It is very high quality but looks plain. It will require the use of textile paint to decorate.
Crinoline	It is a grid with square cells (filled and empty). If another type is offered, then it is not crinoline tulle.	It is used to make crinolines – wide skirts, the basis and shape of which are hoops.
Soft	Selected based on appearance.	Soft tulle is universal, it is suitable for making any things - clothes, jewelry, accessories, tutus.

Regardless of the finished product, attention is always paid to the shape of the cell. In high-quality fabric, the cell shapes are symmetrical and identical. They are found in the form of honeycombs, diamond-shaped or square.

In different cities and regions of Russia (as well as in other countries) the names of the listed types of tulle differ. Therefore, if you plan to work with the fabric on a regular basis, you need to learn to distinguish it by its appearance and tactile sensations.

Beautiful styles of tulle dresses for girls

Tulle dresses for girls vary in size and shape.

The most popular options are:

• prestige. This is a silhouette model, when the top part is completely sewn to fit the figure, and below is a long skirt of medium puffiness. It can be either with or without sleeves;
• Barbie. There are several styles to choose from, and they got their name from the characteristic pink color. Dresses of small and medium splendor;

• Mona Lisa. The main feature of this option is the wide belt. The dress is made of tulle, the belt is made of ribbon;
• Candy. A two-layer garment, slightly above the knee in length. Sleeves with frills on the shoulders. Usually decorated with lush bows at the waist or several small patches. The upper part of the dress is made loosely and has a tulle petticoat. It is not hidden under the hem, but protrudes outward;
• with a train. These options are not suitable for visiting active events, but they look very nice. Most often, they are used only for photo shoots;
• here. The basis of the style is the striped skirt - it is made up of numerous rectangular pieces of fabric. The more pieces, the fuller the skirt;
• Aristocrat Kids. A whole series of children's dresses is presented by models stylized as retro.

There are no tight models in the children's assortment. This is due to the fact that girls need more free space for games and activities. Also, tight models look really beautiful only on already formed figures.

Current colors and lengths of outfits for girls

Tulle is available in a variety of colors. Thanks to its unique structure, you can play with shades, layering them on top of each other.

But the most commonly used options are:

• white;
• pale pink;
• blue;
• cherry;
• violet;
• light green.

Black and dark colors are rarely used. They do not fit into the children's style, as they add a bit of age. Therefore, girls in dark dresses look awkward.

The length is selected depending on the type of event. If it is done in a relaxed form, long versions are used. For comfortable wearing, the hem shape is made asymmetrically. The front part is made a little higher so that girls do not step on the skirt.

When the event is accompanied by activity and active games, it is better to choose a shortened version. Dresses that reach the knee look beautiful. Unlike the previous version, shortened products look less elegant, but they are more playful.

Master class: no-sew tutu dress for a holiday

Tulle dresses for girls are based on the unique features of the material, the main one being its splendor. A great option is a tutu dress.

It is a lush garment, the hem of which is an American skirt or a classic tutu. Its main advantage is that you can make it yourself, and you don’t need any sewing skills.

Materials required:

• elastic band or top for a dress (ready-made ones are sold in craft stores);
• tulle in rolls. You can also use cuts if you cut the strips yourself. You can choose one or several different colors that match each other;
• crochet hook, but you can also work by hand;
• form on which the top is stretched. They use improvised means - buckets, cardboard boxes;
• scissors;
• satin ribbon;
• textile decorations (you can make them yourself).

Pattern

The advantage of a tutu dress is that it does not need to be sewn. The skirt is made by hand using simple tying. Therefore, a pattern for such a product is not required.

Description of the process:

1. Strips of tulle are cut (or cut off if the material is in a ribbon). The size is selected in accordance with the length of the dress. If the length from the waist is 30 cm, then the stripes are 60 cm.

Tip: To cut the strips faster, prepare a cardboard base. In this case, the length of the base will be 30 cm. The tape is wound on both sides of the cardboard, after which it is cut off. Then you do not have to measure each strip separately.

2. A form is taken onto which the base (top or elastic) is stretched.
3. The strip of tulle is folded in half widthwise, then in half widthwise.
4. The strip, folded in half, is threaded through a hole in the base, or tied with an elastic band. A bayonet knot is used to tighten it.
5. The procedure is repeated along the entire length of the top or elastic. If the tulle is of different colors, the stripes are changed.
6. To add extra volume, you can use a second layer.

A tutu dress will not be complete without decorations. You can buy them in craft stores or make them yourself. It is better to use removable decorative elements. The ideal option is Velcro. Then the decoration is removed before washing so as not to spoil its shape and appearance.

Several decorations are available to change depending on the event or accessories used. All of them will be attached with Velcro.

Master class: tutu dress

Tulle dresses for girls can be made using not only this material. Most often, 2 types of fabrics are used: separately for the top and bottom. Lush and textured tulle does not provide a complete fit to the figure, so the top made of it turns out to be ugly. In a tutu dress, the top is made of silk, and the bottom is made of tulle.

Materials required:

• fabric. For reliability, a drawing is made on a scale of 1:10 or less, where the required amount of material is measured;
• lining fabric. The choice is made in accordance with tactile sensations - so that it is pleasant to the body. Also choose in the same tone as the top tulle fabric;
• threads. They should ideally match the color of the top fabric, but some craftsmen play on contrast;
• scissors;
• elastic band for fitting.

Pattern

The pattern can be found on the Internet, but it will need to be redrawn to fit the parameters of the girl who will wear the dress. But it is not difficult, so you can draw it yourself. The basis is a sun skirt, which is cut out in a semicircle, just like the opening at the waist.

Description of the process

The larger the skirt, the more difficult it is to cut.

You need to lay out all the material on a flat surface. A table will not be enough for a pack. Due to its size, it is more convenient to cut it on the floor.

Tip: Since you will need to cut out a lot of the pattern, it is better to tape the form to the floor. Subsequently, the transparent mesh fabric should be applied on top and cut along the contour. The brighter the pattern paper, the easier it is to work with.

When the cutting is completely finished, follow the instructions:

• The cut out semicircles are sewn together with vertical lines.
• The number of circles is selected taking into account the number of layers of the pack. The more, the more bases will need to be made.
• Assembly. Each layer of fabric at the waist is stitched with the widest stitch. The program is set on the sewing machine. Then the middle thread is pulled out. This must be done carefully and slowly so that the folds are distributed evenly around the perimeter.
• Basting. You need to lay all the layers on the floor, then connect them with threads so that you can easily remove them later. You won't be able to use pins, they don't hold the mesh fabrics evenly.

• Adding a lining. The lining is cut in the same way as the bottom layer of the tutu. But it should be a few cm shorter so that it does not peek out from under the hem.
• Adding a belt. It should be about 3-4 cm wide. You can also not use it at all, and just sew on an elastic band. In this case, for a finished dress, the belt is sewn separately and tied on top, hiding all the flaws.
• Final assembly on a sewing machine. All basted parts must be connected with a high-quality seam.

Next, the skirt is sewn to the top of the dress, but you can use it separately. The advantage of the tutu is that the top and bottom parts do not have to match in color. They will still look harmonious and beautiful.

Tip: When cutting, it is better to make the bottom layer the smallest, for example, sewn from 3 parts. Each subsequent layer will increase by 1 detail, which will allow you to beautifully and evenly distribute the splendor around the entire circumference.

Master class: New Year's outfit from a cartoon

Tulle dresses for girls are an ideal option for an outfit on the eve of various holidays, not only New Year. Cartoons constantly feature princesses dressed in lush and beautiful things.

And girls will be very pleased to spend a carnival evening in them. You can take as a basis the recently popular Princess Sofia - her outfit is easy to make, and it looks beautiful.

Materials required:

• satin fabric of 2 colors. If you want to make a perfect match to the cartoon, you will need lilac and white satin. You can replace it with silk, but it looks a little less bright;
• calico for lining the top;
• tulle for lining and volume;
• braid. You can also use a tulle ribbon folded in half instead. The color is chosen to match the top fabric, or a little darker;
• rhinestones for decoration. You can use adhesive or sewn-on decorative elements;
• zipper on the back. The sizes are selected according to the girl's back;
• threads;
• scissors.

Pattern

The pattern is made independently. The top can be cut to fit any girl's T-shirt. You need to add 3-4 cm to it for the zipper and seams. The sleeves are cut separately, they are made in an oval shape.

The skirt is cut in detail. It is more convenient to work with 2 halves - they are easier to sew, and the finished product looks smoother, more symmetrical. The cut is selected depending on the splendor, the more splendor, the wider the lower part of the cut. The top layer is cut in the shape of petals. A total of 4 such parts are required.

Description of the process:

• Cut out the top pieces. There should be 2 copies of each piece – satin and calico.
• At the shoulders and sides, the pieces are sewn separately from each other.
• The front and lining parts are connected. They should fit together perfectly, so for reliability they are fixed with pins before the final machine stitching. The parts are sewn together from the back side.
• The sleeves are sewn to the finished top from the inside. The other side of the sleeve oval is hemmed or treated with tulle tape to maintain the shape.
• A zipper is sewn on the back.
• The lower part of the dress is cut out according to the pattern.
• The white skirt is sewn on the sides, then the bottom layer is folded twice, and then hemmed.

• The top layer of the skirt is sewn from lilac satin using the same principle as in the previous version.
• The bottom edge of the skirt is burned to prevent it from unraveling.
• A braid or folded tulle ribbon is sewn to the bottom edge of the hem.
• Sew 2 layers of the lower part of the dress at the waist. Important: the circumference of the skirt and the lower part of the top must match.
• The top and bottom parts of the dress are connected.
• The finished product is decorated with rhinestones. Other decorations can also be used.

Master class: a delicate dress for a kindergarten graduation

For an important and responsible event, such as a kindergarten graduation, you need to choose elegant and complex dress styles. The "tutu" format will look too simple and tasteless here. Also, such things are demanding for accessories.

A simple option would be an empire style dress. This is a delicate and lush product that can be complemented with a train. But you should take care that the train is attached to the skirt if active games and children's fun begin. Otherwise, it will interfere or even threaten to fall.

Materials required:

• main fabric;
• secondary tissue (soft);
• ribbon (you can use tulle ribbon);
• interlining;
• hidden zipper;
• rubber;
• threads;
• scissors.

Pattern

It is difficult to make a pattern for an empire style dress yourself. Therefore, it is better to download ready-made samples from the Internet.

If you still have to do it yourself, you can use some tricks:

• the top is cut to match the shirt;
• the bottom of the dress can be cut according to the empire style skirt that is available. The finished pattern can be shortened or lengthened to the desired length of the dress;
• First, the pattern is drawn on a reduced scale, then the finished parts are drawn based on it.

Description of the process:

1. The top pieces are cut out of soft fabric. It is necessary that the finished product does not cause irritation when in contact with delicate baby skin.
2. The front part of the shoulders and the sides are sewn to the back sides. A zipper will be inserted in the center of the back, so this part is not touched.
3. The sleeves are sewn together and sewn to the holes in the top from the inside. If the dress is sleeveless, this step is omitted. And the holes are sewn inside with a single fold. When the material is folded in half, reliability increases. But the seam becomes stiff and can rub when worn.
4. The same procedure is done with the top base fabric.
5. The lining and main top are sewn together along the bottom and at the shoulders from the inside out.
6. If the product has sleeves, then their shoulder part and the bottom are sewn on with elastic - this is the feature that characterizes all dresses in the Empire style.
7. Cuffs are made on the sleeves to hide the elastic.
8. The inner skirt pieces are sewn together. Then it is sewn to the top, after which the zipper can be inserted.
9. The top skirt pieces are sewn together from the main fabric. Then it is sewn to the top between the lining and main fabric.
10. The bottom of the dress is hemmed after a double fold.

The empire style dress looks very gentle and elegant. It does not even require any additional decorations. But it is better to make hair accessories or trim the bag with the main fabric, since without them the image will look unfinished.

Examples of elegant looks

There are plenty of tulle dress models for girls, you can choose an image for any event:

• Elegant dresses with layered skirts look beautiful, but at the same time they do not interfere with free active play. The fluffy skirt provides complete freedom of movement. Therefore, such a product can be worn for a birthday or other holiday where games with children are expected.
• A-line dresses look respectable. This option is suitable for an important event, for example, an award ceremony. They visually make girls older, create an image of responsibility and confidence.

The cut of such a thing is simple, so you can’t do without accessories. This could be a colorful belt, a small bag or several bracelets on the wrist.

• Dresses with trains look majestic and solemn. They are worn at weddings and similar serious events. The train itself is the central part of the outfit, so additional accessories are not required - they will greatly overload the image.

Tulle is a delicate and beautiful fabric. It is easy for beginners to work with. It does not need to be secured or fixed. The mesh structure allows you to hold the hem, it does not diverge. Natural airiness and durability of the chosen shape are also noted. Some of the most beautiful and elegant dresses for girls are made from this material.

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