Sunday, September 15, 2013

Pulled Taffy Pullover

So it's "Candy" week over at Project Run and Play. I had quite a few different ideas. All in very very different directions. This is what I ended up with:

Pulled Taffy Pullover with Candy Stripe Leggings


And yeah, Aevarie's a gumball.

Now, I dyed, painted and flipped the fizzle pops out of this outfit. 

I started off with a white knit sheet. I dyed it orange and got this super cool tie dye look going, which to me looks kind of like pulled taffy.


 I used the Recess Raglan pattern, but wanted to add something to it. So, I traced out an apothecary jar (like one of the ones from the fabric lining her hood) onto some freezer paper, ironed that "sucker" on and painted candy in it. 


Then once I got the arms sewn onto the back and front, realized that the size I cut out was HUGE on Aevarie. So we went with it. I added a band to the bottom, made some really long cuffs and added a hood. I also added pockets AFTER the fact. Too much candy on the brain. lol



The leggings were made from some fun green and turquoise knit (that I just love). 
We painted the candies in the shirt to match them. 


Too, it's perfect for the upcoming season for her to wear to school. 


I also added words to the back.....And so you know, Bubble gum SHOULD be spelled buggle gum. At least that's what my brain has decided. Again, way too much candy on my brain!



And for being such a great sport about taking pictures, Aevarie got herself an invisible sucker! (They're the best kind you know!)


I really can't wait to see what everyone else makes for Candy week! 

I also may or may not have been eating chocolate and sour patch watermelons the whole time I've been writing this.....Apparently Project Run and Play wanted me to gain 10lbs before the sewing summit......


22 comments:

  1. Love it, Karly! So fun, and practical too! I love long tops over leggings - comfy and cute.

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  2. I really love the tie dye effect/look to it. And the candy jar. :)

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  3. I love how you painted the candy jar, how awesome! And that fabric hidden in the hood is to die for :)

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  4. How cute is this! Love the color of those leggings!

    Don't forget to come link to our Fall Clothing Party!!!

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  5. Could you do a step by step tutorial on how you used the freezer paper and painted the design on the fabric? I would love to know more. Great creative outfit.
    Deborah

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  6. The hoodie is awesome!! She will be the envy of the whole school!

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  7. LOVE this! I've been wanting to make eddie a hooded sweater dress for a while! Love the orange!

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  8. I love the colors and the long hoodie style you've go going on here!

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  9. So cute! Your tie dye and paint jobs are beautiful! Love your fun color choices!

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  10. That legging fabric is spectacular....and the fabric used inside the hood is just perfect!

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  11. This is a fun outfit! I love the colours and also all your paint work.

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  12. I also consumed more candy than I should have for this week :o) yum! and opps... :o) I love the lined hood... perfect! I linked up a Milky Way inspired outfit for my son... SO much fun! Emily@nap-timecreations

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  13. I love it! I love the praticity of this piece and all the drawing work on it.

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  14. cute! And that is a recess raglan? I would have never guessed. I have it on my sewing table right now and I will have to try to make a version like yours too. ~ Major Moma

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  15. I love how long and stretched the hoodie looks. Like a piece of taffy. So cute. And the lining? To die for.

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  16. I love the dye job on the shirt. I think I want a sweater dyed like that for me!!

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  17. You rock the candy jar! I love your hood lining and how you painted both front and back of the hoodie. Amazing job!

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  18. That stripy knit for her leggings is fantastic!

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  19. I can't believe all the cool details in this outfit...the painting, dying, etc.....so cool!
    liZ

    PS---So awesome to meet you this weekend!

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