DIY Candy Crush Costume

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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