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sizes: 3m - 16y

features:

tons of options
dress, shirt, crop top, or high-low tunic length
crossover hood or neckband
hood options included: lined or banded
the dress is a full circle, so super twirly!
hemmed short sleeves, hemmed long sleeves, or long sleeves with thumbhole cuffs
the high-low tunic is perfect for toddlers who are still on their knees a lot
optional thumbhole cuffs
optional drawstrings
optional: learn how to make fun fabric cord stoppers
very easy, suitable for beginners
printable layers included in the regular printout (can be printed from your home printer)
A0 file included next to regular printout (can be professionally printed at a copyshop)
a layered projector file is included, too!

click here for the measurement chart

click here for the material list & yardage chart

Are you ready to get creative?

Go from twirly toddler dress to sporty adolescent, all in one pattern, and for every season!

This pattern is both perfect for the beginning seamstress while varied enough to keep experienced seamstresses coming back for more! With an amazing size range (3m-16y) and so many options, this tutorial will teach you how to turn this quick sew into a beautiful masterpiece.

Neckline options include a neckband or hood with two versions (lined or banded). Various length options make this pattern a perfect choice for a versatile wardrobe: pick the shirt length, banded crop top length, tunic length with a breathtaking high-low skirt, or dress length. With a short sleeve, long sleeve, and thumbhole cuffs, this pattern will follow your favorite little person through all seasons.

Love adding details to your projects? You can opt to add (non-functional, just for looks) drawstrings to the hood. You can thread a cord, coordinating piece of fabric, or any other type or drawstring you’d like to use, through the grommets or buttonholes you will install in this tutorial. I’ll also show you how to create fun cord stoppers out of knit fabric.

This pattern is perfect for those who have never dared sew with knit before. The tutorial will teach you, step by step, the best way to gather, sew, and finish a gorgeous dress, crop top, tunic, or shirt.

Additional pattern blending instructions are provided, if needed, to assist you in having a garment that fits your precious person like a glove.

Basic sewing skills are all you need to create a professional-looking dress or tunic. You don’t need a serger for this project.

Are you ready to get creative?

Go from twirly toddler dress to sporty adolescent, all in one pattern!

This pattern is both perfect for the beginning seamstress while varied enough to keep experienced seamstresses coming back for more! With an amazing size range (3m-16y) and so many options, this tutorial will teach you how to turn this quick sew into a beautiful masterpiece.

Neckline options include a neckband or hood with two versions (lined or banded). Various length options make this pattern a perfect choice for a versatile wardrobe: pick the shirt length, banded crop top length, tunic length with a breathtaking high-low skirt, or dress length. With a short sleeve, long sleeve, and thumbhole cuffs, this pattern will follow your favorite little person through all seasons.

Love adding details to your projects? You can opt to add (non-functional, just for looks) drawstrings to the hood. You can thread a cord, coordinating piece of fabric, or any other type or drawstring you’d like to use, through the grommets or buttonholes you will install in this tutorial. I’ll also show you how to create fun cord stoppers out of knit fabric.

This pattern is perfect for those who have never dared sew with knit before. The tutorial will teach you, step by step, the best way to gather, sew, and finish a gorgeous dress, crop top, tunic, or shirt.

Additional pattern blending instructions are provided, if needed, to assist you in having a garment that fits your precious person like a glove.

Basic sewing skills are all you need to create a professional-looking dress or tunic. You don’t need a serger for this project.

This download contains:
1. Your PDF Pattern, with instructions and printable pattern pieces that can be printed on your home printer.
2. An A0 copyshop file (poster size). You can use this to have your pattern professionally printed at a copyshop.
3. A layered projector file. You can use this file if you own a digital projector that can project the pattern pieces on a flat surface (i.e. directly onto the fabric).

This pdf pattern contains layers. PDF Layers allow you to turn on and off pattern pieces, grouped per size. This way, you can choose to print one or more sizes you want to print, instead of having to print them all by default.

This is a DIGITAL file that you print at home, not a finished item or a paper pattern. All seam allowances are already added. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or forwarded with anyone else.

Tester reviews

Whitney: "I love all the amazing options for mix and match in this pattern. My toddler was thrilled with her super twirly circle skirt and my tween was equally thrilled with her new selection of sporty crop tops. With this pattern I get real bang for my buck with all the options and vast size range."

Rachel: "Lots of options! Excellent blending instructions. My kiddo wanted one with a hood and without."

Jessica: "I love Candy Castle Patterns' step by step approach to blend sizes and plethora of options and features, allowing you to construct a garment that is as unique as your little one. These knit garments will let kids be kids in comfort and style."

Joanne: "Very simple pattern to follow with amazing results. My daughter said it was the best twirl dress ever!"

Jennifer: "This is a versatile pattern, which is quick to make and ideal for even a complete beginner."