These million little things I had to get done, then a song which I had to get out of my system, and then, I had to had to had to somehow quell my tutu thirst.
I have been obsessing with Tutus, and it's all over the Internet. Tempting D.I.Y instructions on how to make a beeeyoooteefool net/tulle tutu.
So I set out with afro-haired partner-in-crime from downstairs on a tutu cloth hunt. After a day and a half of extensive search, found net fabric in Commercial Street at Subbaya and Sons, a wholesale cloth shop...it wasn't THAT wholesale anyhow. Never knew cloth was this expensive!
The cloth was priced between Rs. 65-90 per meter with my bargaining prowess (or the lack of it), and an adult tutu, a real puffed up one, might take about 12 meters.
Tutu essentials:
1) Lots and lots of net fabric - at least 12 meters. If you find Tulle fabric, even better. But it's not easily available in Bangalore.
2) Elastic - Deduct about 2 inches off your waist size from the elastic strip, and stitch it up nice and tight.
3) Scissors - a steady pair can make a world of difference
4) Needle and thread, to stitch up your elastic
Hmm.
1) Now, I used up nearly 10 meters of my fabric.
2) First cut 10 meters of your cloth into 5 equal squarish/rectangularish sheets.
3) Roll up each sheet like you'd roll up posters.
4) Once rolled, slice up the rolls into 3-4 inch wide strips.
5) The strips should be about double the length you want on your skirt.
6) Place your elastic over a fat roll of tissue paper, or something circular, like a small plastic flower pot, or whatever. I used the back-rest of a chair, but that's bad for your elastic.
7) Now, take a strip, fold it in half, and place the folded part over your elastic. With the fold held over the elastic, bring together the end of your strips from behind the elastic in through the fold and pull it down nice and tight. Basically, tie the strip in a knot against the waistband.
Here's a diagram I found on the internet. You should knot your strips the way it's shown below.
8) Knot all your strips right next to each other, till your waistband is entirely covered. Make sure when you stretch out the tutu, no gaps are seen. It should be ALL COVERED.
9) Now, trim the edges of your tutu to whatever length you choose.
10) Voila! Your TUTU is ready to be worn!
I chose a turquoise green net fabric, and a black satin ribbon to tie around the waist. Will upload pics soon, but if you're eagerschmeager to see how it looks, I've posted a song video, and I'm wearing the tutu in the video. Couldn't resist.
Now for the song.
The song that sounds like another/Tutu song
Well, what can I say about this song that's not obvious?
It was shot in my dining room by Madhatter
Perhaps lyrics.
And, the flowers are all falling
And, the warm, summer breeze is gone,
I, I kissed a stranger,
Until, another...came along
I
Keep living in circles, yeah
but it's the same old same old same old same and
done
I took the road
less travelled as you told
me to
I walked a mile
Wondered why
feeling lonely
like I do
Look over yonder
I see you
Hand in hand
Living, laughing, loving
with a shadow
I left
behind
I
Keep living in circles, yeah
but it's the same old same old same old same and
done.
Next up. Balloon skirt, no sew, no trouble.
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