Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Swizzle Sticks Sleeves by Candy Castle Patterns

Swizzle Sticks Sleeve Add-on by CCP

The Swizzle Sticks sleeves are an add-on pattern to Candy Castle Pattern's Princess and Peppermint swirl dresses. Between these 3 patterns, you can make a multitude of dresses with totally different looks! For the dress pictured above, I used the Princess dress bodice & sash, the skirt from the Peppermint swirl dress, and the long sleeves with a ruffle from the Swizzle sticks sleeves.
There are 6 styles included - Long sleeve w/ruffle, Long sleeve w/ ruffle & elastic, Long sleeve, Long sleeve w/ elastic, Short sleeve, and Short sleeve w/ elastic. You must already own either the Princess dress or the Peppermint swirl dress. This add-on is a great way to get even more options from these two dresses.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Peppermint Swirl Dress by Candy Castle Patterns

Peppermint Swirl Dress, sizes 6m-10y

Can you say GORGEOUS?!?!? As soon as I showed my daughter the sample photo of this dress, she could not quit talking about it. And when she saw it completed, her eyes absolutely lit up. Now that's why I stay up all hours of the night sewing.
The bodice has a unique, curvy detail and the skirt is made up of 14 flounces sewn together (you can even add more flounces to it too!). It has simple flutter sleeves, but all of the sleeve options from the Princess dress can be used on this dress as well; that's 4 extra sleeve lengths! You can also use the Peppermint swirl skirt with the bodice of the Princess dress. Now that's a lot of options! The back closes with snaps or buttons, NO zippers to install.
Also included with the pattern is a coloring page for designing your perfect dress. Or you can give it to your little girl and let her design it for you.

(Re-release) Bubblegum Dress by Candy Castle Patterns

Please excuse the pitiful photos! My Baby bug was getting over a stomach virus. :(
Bubblegum dress, sizes Newborn to 14Y

The Bubblegum Dress was Rebecca's first published pattern. I tested it in my oldest daughter's size the first time. It was a wonderful pattern before, but she decided some updates were in order. She expanded the sizes down to Newborn and up to a 14Y, added a lined bodice option, and made some tweaks to the pattern pieces.
I still adore this dress!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Candy Waltz Collection by Candy Castle Patterns

Candy Waltz Collection, sizes 3m-16Y

The Candy Waltz Collection is a 3 pack pattern bundle (they can also be purchased separately). It includes The Candy Wrapper vest, Sugar Plum Fairy skirt, and Licorice bits legwarmers. They look adorable paired together or could be made individually for a whole different look. The set I made worked perfectly for my daughter's Nursery rhyme play where she was one of the Three little kittens. My older two wanted just the legwarmers which looked great over jeans and leggings!
Suggested fabrics for the vest and legwarmers are fleece or a thicker knit; I used minky dot and loved the look! Since these fabrics don't ravel, they are super quick to sew up. I made 3 pairs of legwarmers in under an hour.
The skirt can be made out of satin, voile, chiffon, anything light weight. I chose satin and did a rolled hem. This was also super quick to sew up.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Triple layered Cake tunic by Candy Castle Patterns


Rebecca's shop is currently closed, but should be opening up next month. Check our her page on Facebook for a fun contest - Candy Castle Patterns Group.

This tunic ranges in size from 3 months up to a 14Y. This top is adorable and super ruffly. My only mistake - making it for a Halloween outfit. My daughter is dying to wear this NOW!

Friday, July 12, 2013

Magic Gumdrop Bubble Dress/tunic by Candy Castle Patterns

OH, this one is a keeper! This is the just released Magic Gumdrop Bubble dress by Candy Castle Patterns. It starts in Newborn size and goes all the way up to a 14Y! This is a quick sew and in my opinion, it's a great pattern for first time knit users.

My daughter adores this dress! I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but she wore it for several days in a row. It is super comfy and looks great paired with leggings. My super picky 8 year old even wants me to make her one. Actually all of the Candy Castle Patterns meet her stamp of approval. ;)

Monday, July 1, 2013

The Jelly Bean skirt by Candy Castle Patterns

Another cute pattern by Candy Castle Patterns, The Jelly Bean skirt. It ranges in size from 6/12m up to a 12/14Y. My sassy girl sure loves it!

Friday, June 14, 2013

The Bubblegum dress by Candy Castle Patterns

This dress is Rebecca's first published pattern! The Bubblegum dress is fabulous! It's a wrap style dress that can be made in both knits & wovens. It comes with so many different options that I could probably make several of these and they'd all look like a different dress. The dress is modest and classic. The pattern starts in a 6/9 months and goes up to a 12Y.
The day we took these pictures, it was pretty windy. The wind kept catching the front of the dress and I thought for sure my daughter would have to wear shorts underneath it. Nope! The under skirt is very generous and kept her covered. I love that!