Anyone else as addicted to Candy Crush Saga as I am?!? If you don't know what that is, it's a game app on your smart phone or facebook. And I apologize for introducing it to you....you will get sucked in....But it's a fun way to pass the time and take a quick break from work!
I spent a little extra time creating this costume since last year Hurricane Sandy had her own Halloween plans....
Costume Parts:
Homemade Pink Circle Skirt with an exposed zipper
Candy Crush Belt
Pink Halter Top with Ribbons, Buttons and 'collar'
Blonde Wig
Red Bow
Make your own circle Skirt
This was a lot easier than I expected it to be. I purchased cheap cotton fabric that was $2 a yard
LINK TO EASY CIRCLE SKIRT INSTRUCTIONS
On my skirt, I used some leftover white fabric to line it. It's several inches shorter than the base of the skirt so it gives it a nice, lifted look. I cut the lining in the same way as the skirt, hemmed it and sewed both waistlines together. The bottom flows freely underneath.
Then I added a waistband in the same fabric using Stitch Witchery and Binding. I just cut a strip of fabric the length of my waist with an extra seam allowance and double the width that I wanted it. On my skirt, I made it 1 1/2 inches, so I cut the width at 3 inches. I ironed over both of the edges, placed the binding inside, and sealed it with Stitch Witchery. I then hand sewed the waistband. I love invisible seams.
I also used Stitch Witchery to make the hem look seamless on the pink fabric.
My zipper is exposed and I sewed it over the edges of the waistband. I used purple with a gold zipper so it looked whimsical like the candy. Also, I thought this would be a fun addition to my wardrobe for the summertime!
Candy Crush Belt
I googled an image of the game board and printed it a few times on photo paper. Then I cut out the strips of the candy the length of my waistline. I cut a piece of fabric the same length and used Stitch Witchery to iron them on. I trimmed the excess fabric and just did loose stitches in 3 areas on the waistband so as to not ruin the skirt. One in the center and one on either side of the zipper.
Pink Halter Top
I already owned this, so it was easy to embellish. I had some peach scrap material. I cut it in the shape of her collar and hand sewed the top to the neckline. The rest of the fabric flows freely. You can use any buttons but I covered mine with fabric that matched and sewed it on. Then I took the magenta ribbon and make my crisscross pattern. I pinned it while I was wearing it. Sewed the edges down properly and then just did a few loose stitches throughout so that it stayed on.
Blonde Wig
I used a synthetic blonde wig that I borrowed from a friend. She is a designer so she helped style it using hair rats inside the pigtails. That gave it the puffed out look.
Red Bow
This part is the most adorable in my opinion. I may wear it after Halloween, lol, or possibly attach it to a bag. I had a red bow tie laying around. I separated the strap and used the bow. Then I printed the candy crush logo on photo paper. I used markers and puff paint to make the colors really pop. When it dried, I cut it out and reinforced it by gluing it to a piece of white card stock and cut it out. Then I folded several inches of red thread so it was in a group of three. I lined the back of the logo with glue again, placed the thread on it and attached another piece of card stock; cut it out. I used the thread to to loop through the center of the bow. You can tie it off or sew it in. Then I sewed the bow into the center of the wig.
I had pink tights and pink flats and was ready to celebrate!
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