Project Run and Play - Candy Inspired

I don't like sweets. There, I said it. I'll take a jar of pickles over a bag of candy any time. But there is one exception, however, I am addicted to dark chocolate. A few years ago we attended my sister's in law wedding. Artisan truffles were given as party favors at the reception. They were hand made, individually wrapped, chocolate masterpieces. Smooth, luscious, not too sweet, melt in your mouth deliciousness. At the end of the reception my mother-in-law let me collect all the pieces left behind. The best thing EVER. The wedding was lovely too, ahem.

When I saw this fabric at the remnant bin at my favorite local fabric warehouse, it reminded me of the crinkly shiny wrapping paper the truffles came in. There were two small pieces of fabric, but it was extra wide, so I knew I will be able to make something of it. Enter the Project Run and Play candy challenge.

  

 The fabric has a textured look, but it is very smooth to the touch. I used this pattern from Popolok  Design. I tested it before and made a shirt version of the pattern and Ania wore it quite a bit this summer.  I like the fitted bodice and the ever so popular peplum. I attached the skirt slightly different, so the peplum is free standing and not attached to the skirt in the back.

A gust of wind made the skirt look extra full.

Where would a child wear such number, you might ask. Well, there is always an opera. Funny enough, this is Ania's favorite thing right now. I am lucky because my children like and wear everything I make. But nothing was as popular as this dress. So far she wore it to church, to a playground, for a walk in the neighborhood and really wanted to wear it to play soccer. I had to put my foot down on that one. :)

 And there you go, my interpretation of the candy challenge.