How Do I Measure My Daughter For A Tutu?

I wanted to take a minute to share a question that comes up frequently for me as a tutu shop owner. I often answer the question 'How do I measure my daughter for a tutu?' I have found over time that the most direct and simple answer for this question is: Measure against the skin, right on the natural waist. Measure with a tape (or string- then use a ruler to get the measurement) and be sure the tape is not loose.

There is a bit more that you can do to be certain your daughter's (or neice's) tutu is a perfect fit. Here are a few pointers to get great results quickly. You just might be glad you took a minute to read them! Happy Playtime!

Quick Tips:
*be sure your ballerina is wearing tight clothing- bulky clothes make for loose measurements

*pick a time when she's changing her clothes or getting dressed

*warm up the tape measure in your hand for a minute or two before measuring against her skin

*measure just below the belly button, against the skin, with no gaps

*squirmy girls are tough to measure- have her hold a toy, watch tv or stand in front of a mirror

*if you do not have a soft tape measure handy (meaning it is probably shoved between the sofa cushions by a resident toddler), a string will work in a pinch. Mark the string and then measure against a ruler

*be sure to overlap the ends of the tape or string in an ''X" shape, and your measurement is the point where they cross

*my tutu designs have elastic waists, so if you are not certain of your measurement, no worries! I can combine your measurement with her clothing size, and the clothing brand to get a perfect fit- with room to grow

*remember that girls grow quickly, but their waists do not. A baby wearing 6month clothing with a 16" waist can wear her tutu until she reaches up to a 20" waist- that's up to 3 or 4 years old!

Build Your Own Ladybug Birthday Party

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The Sassy Squirrel on Etsy

Delightfully Noted on Etsy

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By far my most popular seller, the Little Lola Ladybug tutu is perfect for baby's first birthday party. This design is a great choice for sweet portraits, either indoor or outdooor. The Ladybug theme is a great choice all year round, so many cute ideas are available for personalized invitations and decorations including birthday banner, cupcake toppers, etc. Last but not least, the handmade tutu for your Birthday girl's outfit. These bloomers by http://www.thesassysquirrel.etsy.com/ are a must have!

These are just a few of my favorite picks. Have fun putting together your own special event, and coordinate it all on Etsy.com in just one day! Have your new tutu at your door in less than 2 weeks time, and get ready to party!

Baby Birthday Tutu Set!

Baby's First Birthday is the perfect time for a Danbury Lane handmade tutu! Pink is by far the most popular color for little girls, and perfect for portraits. Check out the entire line of designs at www.danburylane.etsy.com, and remember custom tutus are available too!

Triple Chocolate Sprinkles Baby Tutu

Inspired by my love of Chocolate, and the desire to offer something a little different than all the other tutus out there... The Triple Chocolate tutu has become one of my all time favorite designs. Now it looks amazing and absolutely perfect captured by Andrea of www.AndreaFinneganPhotography.com.

View my entire line of tutus at www.danburylane.etsy.com and as always custom design requests are welcome!

Looking for a baby tutu photographer in your area?

Many of the photographers I've worked with on Etsy are available for sessions in your area! I've had the pleasure of working with so many tallented ladies, and my tutu designs never looked so good. To view all my tutus photographed by professional photographers, go to www.danburylane.etsy.com

San Diego
http://www.stillsbyhill.com

Tennessee
http://www.darlinghousephotography.com

Kansas City
http://www.darlapeters.com

Georgia
http://www.zebragallerie.com

Connecticut
http://www.andreafinneganphotography.com

Oregon
http://www.pumpernickelbuttons.com

Minnesota
http://www.imagesbybrooke.com

North Dakota
http://www.amycarolinephotography.com

Oklahoma
http://www.erinophotography.com

Tennessee
http://www.goldygates-photography.com/

Featured Photographer 'Darling House Photography"

Jackie from www.DarlingHousePhotography.com is an amazing photographer who has recently partnered up with Danbury Lane for several portrait sessions. I am so excited to be offering these new designs on Etsy, and every tutu looks so amazing! What a treat for me as a designer and online boutique owner.

Jackie is located in Harriman Tennessee, contact her directly from the website to discuss scheduling your portrait session. A special thanks to her lovely model, such a precious smile!

And The Winner Is...

Thanks to everyone who commented for an entry to win the tutu giveaway contest! The winner was announced today on facebook - congratulations to 'Jeremy Amanda Elijah Monica' (I'm assuming that's a family of winners). Winner must contact me directly at: DanburyLane@gmail.com within 5 buisness days with tutu choice and size.

Don't be shy, go to http://www.snackbarreviews.com/ to enter the Handmade with Love Giveaway contest- including one of my handmade tutus! Contest starts today, ends Feb 6th. There are sooooo many items up for grabs! Scroll down past the photos and the amazingly long list of items to reach the 'comment' area. Good luck everyone!