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sizes: 3m - 16y

features:

Versatile Options: Create a dress, shirt, crop top, or high-low tunic.
Hood Choices: Choose between a crossover hood or a neckband, with hood options including lined or banded.
Twirly Design: The dress features a full circle design for maximum twirl effect.
Sleeve Options: Hemmed short sleeves, hemmed long sleeves, or long sleeves with thumbhole cuffs.
Practical for Toddlers: The high-low tunic is ideal for toddlers who spend time on their knees.
Additional Features: Optional thumbhole cuffs, drawstrings, and the opportunity to learn how to make fabric cord stoppers.
Beginner-Friendly: Very easy and suitable for beginners.
Convenient Printing: Printable layers for easy home printing, A0 file for professional copyshop printing, and a layered projector file for digital projector use.

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Are you ready to get creative?

Transform from a twirly toddler dress to a sporty adolescent look, all with one versatile pattern suitable for every season!

Perfect for both beginners and experienced sewists, this pattern offers an extensive size range (3m-16y) with multiple options to keep you inspired.

Choose between a neckband or hood with two versions (lined or banded) for different styles.

Select from various lengths, including shirt, banded crop top, tunic with a stunning high-low skirt, or dress.

The pattern offers short sleeves, long sleeves, and thumbhole cuffs, making it adaptable for all seasons.

Want to add extra flair? Opt for decorative drawstrings on the hood, adding a stylish touch to your creation. The tutorial includes instructions for installing grommets or buttonholes and creating unique cord stoppers from knit fabric.

Ideal for those new to sewing with knits, the step-by-step tutorial guides you through gathering, sewing, and finishing a beautiful dress, crop top, tunic, or shirt. Additional blending instructions are provided for a customized fit.

Basic sewing skills are all you need to create a professional-looking dress or tunic, and a serger is not necessary for this project.

This download includes the following:
1. Your PDF Pattern, equipped with instructions and printable pattern pieces designed for your home printer.
2. An A0 copyshop file (poster size), enabling you to have your pattern expertly printed at a copyshop.
3. A layered projector file for those with a digital projector capable of projecting pattern pieces directly onto fabric.

The PDF Layers feature allows you to print only the sizes you need, offering flexibility and reducing waste.

Please note: This is a digital file for home printing, not a finished item or paper pattern. Seam allowances are included. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or forwarded.

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."