Lovely Ladybug Tutu Costume

So last Halloween Lil Miss wanted to be a lady bug and since I knew I could totally make a tutu to go with it I was on board with her decision :)

Using my Tutu Tutorial I first made a basic red tutu with a white satin waist band and black satin bow.  Then I cut out a WHOLE STINKIN LOT of black felt circles.  I basically just made a staggered pattern (1, then 2, then 1, then 2) as you can see and it seemed to give it just the right amount of spots.

I was afraid it would be too busy, but I think this was just the perfect number.  Then I hand stitched them onto the tulle.  Just a simple stitch in the middle of the circle to secure it.  I didn't get to fancy, I didn't even worry about the circles being perfect, since it's pretty much just for a day or two and then it goes in the dress up box ;)

 I got the wings, headband, and sleeves at Joanns when they were 40% off, and made the shirt from a Dollar Store shirt using Freezer Paper Stenciling!  I added some black leggings since it was chilly last year, and some simple black ballet flats she already had.  COSTUME DONE!

I could not have been more happy with the results :) She was just ADORABLE and I think the costume probably cost me $15 total! 

 My sweet little Love Bug :)

Boy, did she love that tutu :) She just twirled and twirled and twirled!

This is one of my favorite pictures ever I think!

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