![Beautiful Tulle Tutu Skirt Tutorial](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/TutuPhoto_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1523987940)
I recently had the privilege of attending an amazing Harry Potter themed costume party. All the attendees went full-out in their costumes and the decorations were so elaborate and well done I felt like I was transported into Harry Potter’s World (Probably similar to Harry Potter’s own feeling when he first laid step into Hogwarts!)!
I had just gotten back from traveling and didn’t think I’d have the time or energy to make a creative costume. Before I resigned to wearing a black sheet as a robe, I looked through my closet, spotted my white long sleeve top and immediately thought, “Hedwig.” Harry Potter’s pet owl.
![Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/bd55b514ac97734b73cea0db5d802_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1523980276)
*Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. Her colors are Dominantly White with some Grey. I was originally going for white/grey with silver accents, but loved the taupe and decided to go white/taupe/brown. =)
![Golden Snitch & Hedwig](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/2018-04-07_12.14.57_1-02_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1523988812)
I searched on Pinterest to see what others had done for Hedwig and although there were some really well done costumes, none of them were close to my interpretation. So I am happy to now share this option for others to use and translate into any bird costume!
If you are unsure of time I suggest setting yourself up for the best by gathering all materials and later returning anything unopened & unused. I didn’t realize I was going to get this far. The finished costume you see pictured was complete & ready to wear in less than 2 hours!
![Materials](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/MaterialsCropped_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523980890)
Materials Needed:
(Included the amount I paid and if able, links to the ones I used)1) *White Top or Blouse
2) 6 yards of 54″ Wide Tulle ($6.23)
4yds predominant color, 2yds secondary color
Can be found for affordable prices at Walmart or your local fabric store
3) 2 yards Pretty Ribbon ($4.00)
4) 1 sheet of 8×10” Felt ($0.49)
Can be found at your local craft store
5) 2-4 bags Feathers of choice (2 x @2.49 (-$1.00 coupon) = $3.98)
I used 2 bags of domestic goose feathers
6) Hot Glue Gun
7) Needle & Thread
8) Fabric Scissors
*You will need to wear shorts/skirt underneath this skirt
STEPS:
![Step 1 Tutu Tutorial](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/1stLayerSkirtCropped_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523985622)
![Step 2 Tutu Tutorial](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/Step2Tutu_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523986075)
- Skirt
- TUTU:
- Materials used: Tulle & Ribbon
- There are several tulle skirt tutorials on youtube and pinterest. This is the No-Sew Method tutorial I used because I wanted a fluffy layered skirt to convey feathers of a bird.
- I followed above technique for all of COLOR 1 first (See photo “one”), then used same technique for COLOR 2 placing where I wanted the color (See Front & Back in photos “two)
- TUTU:
![Feathered Shoulder Pads](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/ShoulderPadsBoth_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523984484)
![Feathered Shoulder Wings](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/ShoulderPadsCropped_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523983983)
2. Adding Feathers to shoulders:
- Materials used: Felt, Feathers, Glue Gun, Needle & Thread
- As you can see the back of the shoulder pads, I just roughly cut 2 shapes to the size I wanted. Edges don’t have to be perfect since it won’t be seen.
- Glue and Press feathers on in sections to desired fullness making sure feathers are all facing the same direction.
- With Needle and Thread, Make a single stitch where needed. I just put one towards the front and one towards the back. (No need to be sewn all the way down as these are to convey WINGS)
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/SkirtFeathersOnly_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523989343)
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/CloseUpFeatherStitching_1024x1024.jpg?v=1523989373)
3. Adding Feathers to Skirt:
- Materials used: Felt, Feathers, Glue Gun, Needle & Thread
- Not Shown: I cut 2 strips of Felt about 1.5″ wide along the length of the 8×10 felt piece
- Follow same method used in the shoulder pads of Glueing & Pressing down feathers in the same direction. Do this in small sections as the hot glue dries quickly.
- Roughly Hand Stitch feather strip close to the waist of your skirt (see 2nd photo as proof it only need be rough stitches. They don’t show)
- Trim the stems of the feathers at the waist since they will stick out and poke you.
VOILA! You are done!
![Finished Costume](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2903/9650/files/FinishedonDressform_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1523989699)
Time/Material Crunch Variations:
- No Top and Bottom to wear underneath? A dress will do! Just wear the skirt over the dress!
- Safety Pins vs Stitching: Instead of hand sewing, grab a handful of safety pins and pin from the underside!
If you have more time/money/resources:
- Masquerade Mask
- Beautiful Face paint
- More feathers for the skirt (I would’ve liked to have added more feathers to go down farther to be more visible. Perhaps 1-2 more packs.
- I don’t think wings are necessary if you have feathered shoulders. The simplicity is what keeps this elegant.
I hope you found this tutorial helpful and would love to see your version of the costume or tutu made posted in the comments! 🙂
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