Every little girl needs a kicky Halloween outfit! I try each year to come up with something cute, and I have to say that I am truly tickled with this year’s finished result. From head to foot, Miss Priss is too sweet for words!
My idea for this ensemble came when I was looking through my pattern collection and came across my pattern by Whistlepig Creek Productions for their Flirty Skirty. I just adore this pattern! It is such a spunky little number, and when I was considering the three layers, it dawned on me how cute it would be to use it as a take on candy corn. In constructing the skirt, I used my cheater’s rolled hem method, and the rest was simply following the pattern instructions to the letter. This pattern is terrific for beginners and experienced sewers alike!
For the Ruffled Candy Corn Tee, I used the following:
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
The Cottage Mama says
Oh Amy I LOVE this! You know I’m a sucker for girly things, but this is darling – awesome job 🙂
Hope all is well!
Lindsay
Kati says
What a cute little outfit. I love the candy corn.
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Just adorable! And your little one looks like she adores wearing it. Fabulous outfit!
Kelli @ RTSM says
Very cute! I made a similar shirt for my boys…minus the ruffles:)
Alison says
WOW, what an adorable outfit!! Makes me wish I had a girl!!
Dawn says
So cute! Love the ruffle idea for the candy corn-time to go looking through my fabric for the right colors! Thanks for the idea and tutorial!
Nancy's Couture says
So Cute! I love the matching ruffle skirt too!
Leslie says
That is the cutest candy corn outfit! I love it!
LollyChops says
This is sewper cute!!!!!!
ellie g says
Amy, Amy, Amy. I want to dislike you SOOOO badly! Not in a bad way. Don’t panic. In a way like, “why is EVERYTHING she makes SO AMAZING?” This is DARLING! Awesome! And I’m already thinking that since I doubt I’ll get it made for Halloween….what about a really awesome Christmas ornament? I’ll be sure to mention how I totally ripped the idea off from my buddy who is Practically Perfect in every way. Can I just call you Mary Poppins from now on?
{LOVE}
stephaniegiese says
Adorable! I love the ruffles!
Dusty says
Too stinkin’ cute!
Beth @ Sand To Pearl says
The ruffles are adorable.
casserole says
What a fabulous Halloween outfit!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-candy-corn-cutie-t-shirt/2010/10/13/
–Anne
Terrell says
Oh this is darling!!! I love candy corn anything…but this is way precious!!! I’m so excited to be your newest follower and would love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! Be sure to link up your fun finds every Friday at my Fabulous Finds Party! Hope to see you there!!
Hugs,
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
Lizzy says
This is SO cute! Thanks for posting this–gonna try to make one!
Eva Marie Harp says
I love this!!!!! I mean love it. Thank you for sharing. You make my to-do list for this sat.
http://www.couturiermommy.com/
FrouFrouBritches says
That is sooo precious! What a cutie pie you have modeling too!
The Landfair Family says
Very cute shirt…you’re amazingly creative! I must say, though, that the model is even cuter. I have the most adorable nieces and handsomest (is that a word??)nephew in the world!
Laura Bray says
It looks good enough to eat! Great idea & tutorial!
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
Way, way, way cute!!
The Autocrat: Haley says
Aww that outfit is too cute! Of course, she makes it look fabulous with her pink boots! I have pink boots too!! 🙂
Chic Cookies says
cute cute cute! I love it. And great tutorial. I think maybe even I could sew this they way you explain it, and needles don’t like me.
Holly says
Thank you for the great tutorial, I just made one for my friend’s 3-year-old. Her birthday is tomorrow. Wish I had time to make the cute skirt, too!
Infarrantly Creative says
Oh my I love that Amy. So easy and so fun. Ruffles make anything look good don’t they? Your girls looks sweet enough to take a bite out of!!!
April says
Love it! I am a sucker for candy corn and ruffles…put them together and there aren’t even words! Too stinkin adorable! I would love for you to link up to my DIY Halloween Party & Tutu Giveaway.
http://wildflowersandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-halloween-linky-party.html
Ashley says
Oh My Goodness, I love love love this!!! So creative!
Val says
Very precious!
Kimberly says
I adore this! My mom is a kindergarten teacher, and I have been looking for something kindergarten-teacher-esque/kindergarten kid-friendly for her. 🙂 I’ll be making something like this this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Kari @ Ucreate says
I can’t get over how adorable this is! LOVE IT!
Sweet Little Smoothie says
So adorable!! LOVE the ruffles!!
Lizzy says
Yea–I got one made in like an hour! Your tutorial is AWESOME! I posted a pic on my blog, please take a peek if you get a chance http://roadtheory.blogspot.com/2010/10/candy-corn-shirt-from-positively.html
Thanks again for posting this!
Stacey says
Oh my goodness, this is just too adorable. You crafty mom’s of girls just throw me for a loop each week. I’d just love to have a little, sweet, darling girl to make one for.
http://boyohboyohboycrafts.blogspot.com
Niki says
Adorable! I’m thinking this technique would be cute for a V-tine’s Day heart tee, Christmas tree tee, or St. Patty’s Day tee! SO CUTE! Precious little model, and I LOVE the skirt too!
Allie says
Aww! Adorable! I am loving seeing everybody elses Candy Corn dress! This is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! Love it!
I am so glad I found your blog! I will be your newest follower!
I hope you will come link this and any other of your awesome projects to my Make It With Allie party, every Thursday through Sunday.
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
brandy-son Zen master flash says
Can I wear that even though I’m 32? I think I could get away with it. Ha! Totally adorable!
brandy-son Zen master flash says
I forgot to mention I found you via Be Diff Act Normal!
Nicole@Whimsy-Lane says
Thank you so much for the tutorial. It was the perfect finishing touch for the Candy Corn skirt I had alreadycreated!
http://whimsy-lane.blogspot.com/2010/10/candy-corn-cuteness.html
Katie @ Cheep Ideas says
I LOVE this with the little skirt! I’ve added this to my roundup today, thanks so much for sharing!!
Heather - Dollar Store Crafts says
This is so adorable. 🙂 I made a candy corn costume and I linked to yours too: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=7908
Jennifer says
This is so cute! I have been saving it to make for this year, since I ran out of time last year. So, in the mean time, I followed your tutorial and made a ruffled heart onesie for Valentine’s Day! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the inspiration!
http://perrilyncreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/ruffle-heart-onesie.html
Jennifer
Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
I love this! The pattern for the skirt isn’t available any longer, would you be willing to share it?
Heather says
I love it. Do you have directions for making the bow and skirt? I’d love to make the whole outfit for my daughter. Please share as I couldn’t find the skirt pattern. I think it is no longer available.
Heather says
I love it. Do you have directions for making the bow and skirt? I’d love to make the whole outfit for my daughter. Please share as I couldn’t find the skirt pattern. I think it is no longer available.