How to Make a No-Sew Plastic Bag Tutu?
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Step by Step Tutorial!
This is a tutorial for creating ballet tutu from repurposed plastic grocery bags. There are several great things about making this tutu: you will make something that will entertain your kids without any money spent, you'll reuse some of the plastic you gathered over time, and most importantly - your girl will love it!
Plastic Bag Tutu Supplies
Step by Step Picture Tutorial
Make your own plastic bag tutu!
Step 1. Gather your supplies. You'll need 15-20 plastic bags, scissors, ribbon.
You can use all white bags or plastic bags in different colors, depending on your own preferences.
Make sure that ribbon is long enough for your child's waist.
Final Result - Not a Penny Spent Ballet Tutu!
Will You Make Plastic Bag Ballet Tutu for Your Girl?
What do you think of the idea?
Find the tutorial clear enough and easy to follow?
Have you done something similar with plastic grocery bags in the past?
Or you have some other project you would like to share with reused plastic bags?
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AlishaV
Sep 8, 2010 @ 11:18 pm | delete
- What a cool idea!
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Mickie_G Aug 2, 2010 @ 3:49 pm | delete
- Great idea! I have seen throw rugs made from plastic bags, but this is the first tutu! Thanks for sharing.
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Kapalbility
Aug 1, 2010 @ 5:46 am | delete
- Reminds me of the Hawaiian islands. :)
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WordCustard
Jul 31, 2010 @ 3:38 am | delete
- Such a cute idea. I'd love to link to this from my Halloween flower costume lens. Your daughter does look like a pretty flower in it!
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LoKackl
Jul 28, 2010 @ 9:36 am | delete
- What a wonderful "do-together" for mom and tot! Soooo sweet! S/A blessed
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Pastiche
Jul 28, 2010 @ 9:20 am | delete
- This is a fabulous recycling craft and a really cute idea - I will share this with my daughter who knits bags into shopping totes as another way to use up those plastic bags and save money.
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SacredCynWear
Jul 27, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- I am going to do this with my little girl tomorrow, she thinks she's a fairy, this morning she wanted me to put on her fanciest dress. This inexpensive and creative tutu is a perfect and very creative idea!
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Bus_Stop_Toy_Shop Jul 27, 2010 @ 3:45 pm | delete
- With two ballet obsessed little girls of my own, this looks like a great project for the next rainy day in :)
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prosperity66
Jul 27, 2010 @ 3:40 pm | delete
- Wow, quick and easy homemade plastic tutu then? It's great!
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aishu19
Jul 27, 2010 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- What a creative project :)
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