Tutus are taking off for Carrick sportswoman

Kelly Waide, who plays left-back for Carrick Ladies 1st hockey team, set up Tutus by Kelly last August.

The 25-year-old operates the children’s clothing business part-time from her home on Woodburn Avenue.

“It started off as a hobby, making them for my nieces, but after I posted a picture of one on Facebook the orders started flying in,” Kelly said.

And eye-catching creations have proved a hit with local customers, with Disney’s ‘Princess’ characters some of the most popular requests.

“I’ve made Sleeping Beauty and Ariel [skirts]; over Christmas I did 20 Elsa dresses!” she added.

Kelly was even commissioned to craft a multi-coloured adult-sized tutu for a groom-to-be on his stag party.

Having been involved with Carrick Ladies for 10 years, the local woman also coaches the Junior Hockey Club’s Under 7 squad and the Under 13 performance squad.

Recently, she created two teddy mascots bearing the club’s logo.

For more information, visit Tutus by Kelly on Facebook.